Data Scientist
We have an exciting opportunity for a Data Scientist to join our Data Science team here at Harrods. You will be accountable for delivering data science experiments, deploying models following successful experiments, and maintaining and enhancing existing deployed models.
About The Role
As the Data Scientist you will work with stakeholders from Loyalty & CRM, Buying & Merchandising, Food Production, IT, and more. This will involve presenting often to Heads of and other senior department members.
You will also;
- Collecting, cleaning, and preparing the data for modelling
- Measuring the statistical effectiveness of models
- Supporting roll-out of models to new teams via training sessions
- Contribute to cross-team initiatives to ensure code, pipeline and feature reuse
- Build a clear understanding of Harrods as a business, and identify new opportunities to apply data science to create value
- Work with members of the Insights & Analytics team to share best practices and domain knowledge
About You
The ideal candidate will have previous experience of multiple domains of fata science modelling, such as regressions, classification, segmentation and has worked in the scoping of projects. It is important that the candidate has a strong understanding od what data science will or will not be a good answer to a given business problem.
You will also have the following;
- Strong analytical insights, and a good grasp of statistics through a STEM background or equivalent professional experience
- Ability to present highly complex results, models, procedures to non-technical stakeholders at all levels of the organisation
- Previous experience development and deployment of predictive models using phyton
- Familiarity with a cloud platform provider
- Ability to prioritise work in line with likely business impact
About Us
Harrods is one of the world’s leading luxury department stores and we’re becoming a destination for top designers, and the most sought-after brands from around the globe. Our combined mission is to make visiting our iconic Knightsbridge store one of the world’s most inspiring shopping experiences.
Our Promise to You
Help us make the impossible possible for our customers and we’ll do something remarkable for you. As well as offering a friendly environment to inspire your best work, we provide abundant opportunities and support to build an exceptional career across the varied specialisms of our business.
In return you’ll receive an excellent benefits package, including a company pension, flexible working, 22 days’ holiday, and your birthday off, up to 33% in-store discount (including across our food hall and restaurants) and a season ticket loan.
Uniquely You
Whilst our job adverts outline the ideal qualities, skills, and prior experience for the role, we believe in the potential for growth and value individual strengths. If you can demonstrate the majority of skills and strong experience to thrive in this role, we would encourage you to apply.
At Harrods we believe the personality and authenticity of our people sets us apart. We celebrate and invite applications from all cultures, backgrounds, tastes, and experiences and are proud of our culture where people from all walks of life can grow and thrive. What makes you unique makes us exceptional.
If you want to know more about our people and our culture, search #TogetherHarrods on LinkedIn, Facebook or follow us on Instagram @togetherharrods
Additional Information:
Time Type:
Permanent
Department:
Customer Communications (Jordan Pannell)
Harrods London, England Office
Brompton Road, ,, London, United Kingdom, SW1X 7XL
Harrods London, England Office
68 - 72 Hammersmith Road, , London, United Kingdom, W14 8YW,
