Data Scientist
Possible
Sponsorship likelihood
This job is eligible only on a shortage list
Not disclosed
Salary
Not disclosed by employer
£41,700
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 3544 (65% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £41,700, and Sagacity is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
This could also be SOC 2433 (Actuaries, economists and statisticians) or SOC 2139 (Information technology professionals not elsewhere classified). We read the code off the advert, so it is our best guess, not the employer's.
New graduate or PhD holder? Pick one of the lower rates.
What each route needs for this job
| Occupation code | New entrant 70% of going rate | STEM PhD 80% of going rate | Relevant PhD 90% of going rate | Standard rate 100% of going rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
3544 Data analysts Most likely code | £33,400 | £41,700 | £41,700 | £41,700 |
2433 Actuaries, economists and statisticians Also possible | £38,600 | £44,100 | £49,600 | £55,100 |
2139 Information technology professionals not elsewhere classified Also possible | £36,600 | £41,800 | £47,100 | £52,300 |
We use the lowest threshold across the plausible codes. Likelihood is Possible at most when the pay clears only a lower rate, or only under a less likely code. How the Home Office picks the code
About the role
As a Data Scientist within the Analytics Team, you will contribute to data-driven strategies for our clients. Working closely with the Data & Analytics Manager and senior colleagues, you will deliver data science projects and collaborate with stakeholders across data strategy, sales, account management, delivery and marketing.
You will bring solid technical skills and commercial awareness to deliver data solutions that drive measurable operational performance. This is a hands-on role - ideal for someone who thrives on translating data into actionable insight and producing high-quality outcomes.
About the Role
As a Data Scientist within the Analytics Team, you will contribute to data-driven strategies for our clients.
Responsibilities
- Deliver data science projects, from problem definition through to actionable insights and presentation of results
- Develop and apply predictive modelling, supervised and unsupervised machine learning techniques to optimise client operations and business outcomes
- Build and maintain data pipelines, ensuring data quality, consistency, and integrity across multiple sources and formats
- Translate complex analyses into clear, commercially relevant recommendations for clients and internal stakeholders
- Work with client teams to identify analytical opportunities, support marketing strategy, and quantify the impact of data-driven decision-making
- Support pre-sales and client engagement, helping to demonstrate the value of data insight
- Follow best practices in data science, reproducible research, and ethical AI
- Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance the company’s products and marketing data solutions
Qualifications
- 2+ years’ experience in data science, analytics, or statistical modelling, ideally with commercial experience within the Telecoms, Banking or Utilities industries; or within a data-related consultancy
Required Skills
- Working knowledge of statistical and machine learning methods (e.g. logistic regression, gradient boosting, random forests, clustering, NLP)
- Proficient in Python and/or R, with strong experience in data quality, model development and feature engineering
- Strong command of SQL and familiarity with data engineering environments such as Databricks or similar
- Skilled in data visualisation and storytelling using tools such as Power BI, Tableau, Plotly, or Sigma
- Demonstrated ability to translate technical findings into strategic recommendations for non-technical audiences
- Commercially aware, with proven success in applying analytics to solve business problems
- Strong communicator; able to engage stakeholders and present findings with clarity and confidence
- Self-motivated, organised, and proactive, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders in a fast-paced environment
- Willing to travel across the UK for client engagements
- Must have the right to work in the UK and a commitment to ongoing professional development
Preferred Skills
- Regular iteration on our machine learning methodologies, tools, and frameworks
- Consistent demonstration of technical excellence and commercial insight in all project deliverables
- Measurable contribution to the enhancement of Sagacity’s data science and analytics product suite
This description is the source posting as it read when we added it. We are not affiliated with Sagacity, so check their own site for the current details.
Where this offer sits in the market
Data analysts (SOC 3544) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~80k in sample- Middle half £32,292–48,568
- Median £38,948
- Going rate £41,700
- Threshold £41,700
- New entrant £33,400–37,530
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Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. Sagacity holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 3544 going rate of £41,700. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.