Skills

Communication SQL Data Governance Salesforce CRM Marketing Data Science Digital Marketing

Job Specifications

Contract Job Opportunity: Data Scientist

Rate: £500/day

IR35: Inside IR35

Contract Length: 12‑month contract

Location: Rickmansworth (2 days onsite per week)

Start: ASAP

About the Role

We’re looking for a Data Scientist to harness first‑ and third‑party data across CRM and digital marketing, delivering actionable insight, robust reporting, and evidence‑based recommendations that drive commercial performance.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys collaborating with marketing teams, shaping data‑driven strategy, and turning complex datasets into clear commercial value.

Key Deliverables

Design and continually improve data‑driven audience strategies to maximise CRM and digital marketing performance.
Deliver actionable insights and detailed performance reporting across campaigns and customer behaviour.
Drive best practice for data quality, governance, and data‑driven decision‑making within marketing.

Main Responsibilities

Lead the marketing data science function, developing tools and insights for targeting, measurement, and optimisation.
Validate CRM data outputs from the central Centre of Excellence.
Provide 1PD audience data and insights to enhance digital media performance.
Build predictive models and forecasting tools.
Deliver customer behaviour reporting and marketing effectiveness insights.
Lead targeted, data-driven projects such as segmentation and loyalty initiatives.

Required Skills & Knowledge

Strong SQL skills for data extraction and manipulation
Salesforce experience / certification
Advanced analytical and reporting skills
Customer segmentation and targeting techniques
Forecasting and predictive modelling
Excellent communication skills — able to convert complex data into actionable insights

Knowledge & Experience

Strong understanding of how data drives marketing performance
Curious, analytical approach to solving business problems
Awareness of data governance processes

Ideal Prior Experience

Previous experience in a Data Scientist or analytical role within marketing or CRM
Experience with audience targeting and performance measurement in digital marketing
Automotive experience is beneficial but not essential

About the Company

Lorien is a technology, transformation and telecom talent solutions specialist. We combine tech expertise with the scope, depth and breadth of large-scale talent solutions. Driven by both clients and candidates, covering Europe and the US, we work with all sectors, sizes and tech needs – from start-up to established, tech companies and those who use tech to propel them further - we work with them all. Our unique position in the market means we have the insight to create tailored solutions – keeping our clients ahead of t... Know more