Performance Data Scientist

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 7 May 2026
LOCATION
London
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
CATEGORY
Data & Analytics
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SKILLS

Python SQL Machine Learning Time-Series Analysis Forecasting Data Science Sports Analytics Statistics

FULL DESCRIPTION

Performance Data Scientist

at [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Group · Intelligence · Central London, SouthEast WC1, United Kingdom · Full-time

Role Type

Permanent · Full-time · Mid-level Senior

Description

EMPOWERING LIVE

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is a full-service provider of technology, data, and creative solutions for the live environment.

With a growing global footprint across APAC, the USA, and EMEA, we are committed to delivering tailored, impactful solutions across sectors such as Sports & Entertainment, Stadiums & Arenas, Education, Public Sector & Infrastructure, and Retail.

We combine a global perspective with decades of experience, and deep local insight in key markets. At [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal], our goal is to deliver cutting-edge strategy, design, and operational services across the full technology ecosystem — powered by proprietary and bespoke intelligence solutions and activated by a passionate and experienced team.

  • We aim to be the world’s leading technology partner for the live environment, helping clients access critical insights, innovative capabilities, and end-to-end technical expertise that supports operational excellence and drives commercial and strategic success.
  • Across our group, we work to embody the [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] ethos – striving to be professional, dynamic, collaborative, and creative partners.
  • Each of our companies brings deep technical knowledge and diverse global experience, enabling us to provide a truly integrated, turn-key solution spanning consulting and design, implementation and operations, software, and data, as well as brand, creative, content, and fan experiences.

At [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Group, we are proud to be working with more than 1,000 valued clients in 15 countries. We have built a team of more than 500 talented professionals with more than 40 years of combined industry experience.

ABOUT THE ROLE

At [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Group, we power some of the world’s most exciting environments – from elite sport and major events to education and public sector innovation. We’re now looking for a Performance Data Scientist to join our London-based EMEA team.

This is a unique opportunity to combine cutting-edge data science with real-world sports performance impact. You’ll work side-by-side with coaches, analysts, sports scientists, and technical teams to turn complex data into clear, actionable decisions that improve athlete readiness, reduce injury risk, and optimise performance.

If you enjoy solving real problems (not just building models in isolation), this role is for you.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

Turn Data into Performance Impact

  • Analyse training, wellness, tracking, tactical, and medical data
  • Identify trends, risks, and performance drivers
  • Deliver insights that directly influence coaching decisions

Build Smart, Practical Models

  • Develop machine learning and statistical models (forecasting, classification, optimisation)
  • Work with real-world, imperfect data
  • Ensure models are explainable, reliable, and usable in practice

Collaborate with Sporting Stakeholders

  • Partner with coaches, analysts, and sports science teams
  • Translate performance questions into analytical solutions
  • Clearly explain insights, assumptions, and trade-offs

Create Insight Products

  • Contribute to dashboards, scoring tools, and decision-support applications
  • Help define KPIs and athlete performance metrics
  • Turn analysis into tools people use

Drive Quality & Innovation

  • Apply best practices in validation, testing, and reproducibility
  • Improve data quality and analytical processes over time
  • Help build scalable, trusted performance analytics capabilities

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

  • 4–8 years’ experience in data science, sports analytics, or performance analytics
  • Strong skills in Python and SQL
  • Experience with machine learning, time-series analysis, or forecasting
  • Ability to work with messy, real-world datasets
  • Confidence working with non-technical stakeholders
  • Strong communication and storytelling skills

Nice to have:

  • Experience in athlete monitoring, tracking data, or sports science
  • Exposure to cloud-based analytics environments
  • Experience building dashboards or data products
  • Consulting or client-facing experience

WHY [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]?

  • Growth: Scale your career with diverse projects and continuous learning.
  • Flexibility: Embrace a work-life balance with flexible hours and remote work opportunities.
  • Impact: Your work directly transforms the venue experience for millions.
  • Culture: Collaborate with a passionate team in a dynamic, innovative environment.
  • Benefits: Competitive compensation, fun team events and opportunities for personal and professional growth.

We strive to build a team that reflects the diversity of the communities we work in. We welcome and encourage applications from traditionally underrepresented groups in the technology industry, including women, older people, people with a disability and ethnic minorities.

Company Overview

TRANSFORMING THROUGH TECHNOLOGY – [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Group is a full-service technology solutions company that supports venues and major events to enhance their infrastructure, experience, and intelligence. We specialise in providing cutting-edge AI, data, and cloud solutions to sports, media, and entertainment sectors, helping them achieve their full potential through the transformative power of data and AI.

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