Data Scientist

Data Scientist Location: Leeds (Hybrid) Contract: Full-time Salary: Up to £45,000 (Depending on Experience) About Protect Group: Protect Group, established in 2016, is an innovative global technology leader enhancing customer experiences and revenue opportunities for businesses through AI-driven solutions. With over 400 partners across 75 countries, we provide an intuitive widget that seamlessly integrates with online sales platforms, dramatically improving customer satisfaction and boosting ancillary revenue. Our culture is defined by ambition, innovation, and excellence—our Protect People embody these values, making a significant impact across sectors including travel, hospitality, transportation, events, and financial services. Role Overview: We are seeking a talented Data Scientist to play a central role in our global data team. You'll lead analytical initiatives, driving experimentation and optimisation in pricing strategies, significantly influencing our product insights and commercial decision-making. You’ll leverage your expertise in advanced analytics, machine learning, and statistical modelling to derive actionable insights from complex datasets. Key Responsibilities: Analyse large online datasets to uncover valuable insights into consumer behaviour, price elasticity, and revenue optimisation. Collaborate with Product, Technology, Marketing and Sales teams. Contribute insights towards the development and refinement of predictive models used to forecast demand and optimise pricing and content. Create clear and intuitive dashboards and visualisations to communicate insights effectively, facilitating strategic business decisions. Act as a data analytics specialist, encouraging a culture of informed, data-driven decision-making throughout the organisation. Required Skills & Experience: Extensive experience conducting data analysis within relevant sectors. Proficiency in SQL, Python, and data science libraries such as sklearn, XGBoost, and CatBoost. Experience with Azure, MLOps, and API frameworks. Strong understanding of statistical methods, probability theory, pricing optimisation, and elasticity modelling. Expertise with data visualisation tools (e.g., Tableau). Exceptional analytical and creative problem-solving skills, with meticulous attention to detail. Excellent communication skills—capable of articulating complex analytical findings clearly and effectively. Adaptable, innovative, and self-driven, comfortable in fast-paced, agile environments. Why Protect Group? Join a rapidly scaling tech company revolutionising global industries. Lead impactful analyses that directly shape strategic decisions and commercial outcomes. Work within a talented team dedicated to innovation and continuous improvement. Ready to Join Us? If you're passionate about analytics and keen to drive meaningful insights, we want to hear from you! Submit your CV today and share how you'll contribute to Protect Group’s continued success