Graduate Data Scientist

at  Twinkl

Job Introduction
Location: Remote/ Hybrid/ On-Site
Annual Salary: £25,000 - £30,000 (Depending on Experience)
Hours of work: 37.5
Contract: Permanente
Line Manager: Anna Sandersfield
Recruiter: Rikki Spencer-Cox
At Twinkl, we encourage diversity, and our doors are open to everyone. We’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all. If you need any adjustments during the application process to showcase your abilities, please let us know. We’re here to support you on your journey.
We embrace a remote-friendly culture, giving you the flexibility to choose where you work best. Whether it’s from our amazing HQ in Sheffield, remote or something in-between, believe that your best work happens when you have the freedom to create your ideal workspace.
About Twinkl:
Twinkl is a renowned global digital educational publisher committed to providing educators with high-quality teaching materials and support. With a mission to help those who teach, our extensive range of teacher-created content includes schemes of work, lesson planning, assessments, online educational games, apps, and augmented reality experiences. In collaboration with Vitruvian Partners, our recent partnership enables us to explore innovative avenues further and expand our support to the global teaching community.
About the Role:
Join Twinkl’s Data Team of over 25 specialists as a Graduate Data Scientist on our journey to provide a world-class data function. You’ll dive into real-world problems, using data analysis, visualisation, machine learning and problem-solving to drive impactful decisions. The role involves hands-on projects, supported by an induction programme and mentorship, covering tools like SQL, Python, Tableau and BigQuery.
In our fast-paced and opportunity-focused environment, you can use data to directly contribute to our mission of helping those who teach. This role suits those eager to pivot their analytical skills towards tangible business outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate and lead on diverse data projects
• Utilise data-driven insights to enhance product value and drive impactful business decisions
• Work with various stakeholders across the organisation

Here are some of our past and ongoing projects:

• Enhancing search engine logic with machine learning techniques for an optimised search experience
• Enhancing our data reporting visualisation offering for the wider team including our reporting on marketing campaigns and web usage
• Statistical modelling and forecasting of key business functions to meet user needs effectively
• Optimising renewal and upgrade processes for our sales team
• Calculating Return on Investment (RIO) for our various offerings

Visit our Data Science Blog or our Medium page to find out more

But that’s not all! Here at Twinkl, you’ll also:

• Lead the way with ownership, innovation, and a passion for making a difference
• Go above and beyond, putting people first and exceeding expectations (because that’s just how we roll)
• Do the right thing, always, with trust, understanding, and transparency as your guiding lights
• Be lovely - positivity, humility and inclusivity are our superpowers!

What you can expect from us:

• An environment that is supportive, and encourages innovation: Grow your expertise and explore new techniques and concepts
• Support for Growth and Development: Access in-house training sessions, covering key technical and soft skills
• Collaboration and Encouragement: Be part of Data Team Friday; a weekly data team get-together to support learning and collaboration

Requirements
We are looking for someone who:

We’re interested in anyone who meets one, or a combination of the following: We look for the following skills and experience. However, when applying for this role, if you don’t have some of the skills and experience listed below, don’t let that stop you from applying

• Holds a degree in a STEM field OR can demonstrate a strong interest in data science
• Has strong foundational knowledge of SQL and Python
• Has familiarity with visualisation tools like Tableau
• Share our passion for Twinkl’s mission
• Can prioritise and work with deadlines
• Can communicate complex findings and insights to an array of stakeholders
• Is a collaborative and supportive team member
• Wants to continue acquiring new skills and learn new technologies to solve problems

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate and lead on diverse data projects
• Utilise data-driven insights to enhance product value and drive impactful business decisions
• Work with various stakeholders across the organisatio

We’re interested in anyone who meets one, or a combination of the following: We look for the following skills and experience. However, when applying for this role, if you don’t have some of the skills and experience listed below, don’t let that stop you from applying

• Holds a degree in a STEM field OR can demonstrate a strong interest in data science
• Has strong foundational knowledge of SQL and Python
• Has familiarity with visualisation tools like Tableau
• Share our passion for Twinkl’s mission
• Can prioritise and work with deadlines
• Can communicate complex findings and insights to an array of stakeholders
• Is a collaborative and supportive team member
• Wants to continue acquiring new skills and learn new technologies to solve problem