Data Scientist

About the job

About Us At Assembly, we help brands find the change to fuel business growth. We are an award-winning global brand performance agency, home to 1,600 talented people across 25 offices globally. We create unique data, technology and media solutions that enable faster and smarter problem solving and an inspired, collaborative workplace culture. At Assembly we embody three core values: Show Up - act actively contribute to a space of personal and collective growth; Make Change - embrace obstacles as opportunities, taking intentional steps to drive positive change; and Win Well - approach success with integrity, responsibility, and a commitment to collaboration, understanding that the journey is as important as the destination. Together, we create an environment that fosters continuous learning, adaptability, and a shared passion for making a meaningful impact. We stay ahead of what’s next, providing fresh insights to spark new ideas. We’re a trusted partner to our clients, working behind the scenes to bring imagination, depth, and clarity to their biggest challenges—in entertainment, technology, lifestyle, sports, and gaming. Together, we create with confidence Overview The Goodstuff Data Scientist is responsible for extracting, transforming and loading data (ETL) to support data warehousing, visualisation and automation. Using a broad range of coding languages, ingestion methods and datasets, you will help Goodstuff make better, faster decisions with data. You’ll work with a range of internal stakeholders and have exposure to clients, supporting both day-to-day delivery and internal innovation projects. You’ll be expected to develop an understanding of media and marketing channels, and to become a go-to person for data processing and infrastructure across the business. Reporting to Chief Digital, Data and Technology Officer. Responsibilities • Use an analytical mindset to scope, design and document data to power AI and machine learning • Help to build and maintain robust data pipelines, including scheduling, monitoring refreshes, troubleshooting failures and ensuring outputs are formatted correctly to support automation, modelling and AI tools • Develop efficient, readable and structured code (e.g. SQL and other languages) to process data when briefed, with an eye on reuse, scalability and error-handling, including for AI and ML-driven workflows • Get to grips with the key tools and systems for the role – including bespoke internal platforms and R-Studio, Power BI, Looker Studio, SQL, Mediaocean, and SMI • Build a strong understanding of how media data flows from research → planning → delivery → evaluation, and how Data Science, machine learning and AI techniques can support planning, optimisation and measurement • Apply data quality best practice: running validation checks and reconciling data across sources and support the creation of clear, intuitive data visualisations and dashboards that make complex datasets easy to understand • Work with internal teams to ensure data handling is secure and compliant, escalating any risks or issues, especially in the context of AI, automation and model governance • Learn to manage data flows, working with internal and external stakeholders to ensure timely and accurate delivery of projects • Develop strong relationships with internal teams and wider network agencies to support with analysis and reporting on projects to realise our data ambitions • Work with client to scope data needs and clarify requirements • Build strong relationships with internal teams to understand how data will be used to shape efficient data solutions within agreed deadlines • Improve efficiency in data manipulation, automation and reporting through robust, reusable solutions • Seek to improve our products and services by flagging opportunities where better data processes can drive value • Support a culture of learning and development by providing coaching in Excel and core data skills • Ensure accurate and consistent weekly completion of timesheets Required Skills • Strong analytical and numerical ability • Confidence in ETL techniques encompassing multiple sources • High levels of organisation and excellent attention to detail • A confident, committed and professional approach • Self-sufficiency and the ability to prioritise workloads, with good judgement on when and how to seek wider team support • The ability to distil complex data set-ups into simple, clear routes to solutions for a range of stakeholders • Experienced in SQL and passionate about AI and its scope for development. Media experience an advantage but not essential • Passionate to be an internal advocate for data and automation • A strong team orientation and a proactive self-starter • Effective time-management and the ability to work across multiple workstreams at once • The ability to think around problems and arrive at inventive solutions, asking relevant questions Benefits • Annual Leave in number of 15 allotted to all employees beginning of every calendar year. • Sick Leave in number of 12 is allotted effective DOJ and beginning of ever calendar year. • Other Leaves-Maternity Leave & Paternity Leaves, Birthday Leave Entitlement • Dedicated L&D Budget for all Teams to upskill & get certified • All employees are entitled for Group Personal Accident Cover & Life Cover Insurance. • Insurance coverage for the entire family (Employee + up to 7 dependents - Self, Spouse, up to 4 children, and Parents) • Monthly Cross Team Lunch • Rewards and Recognition program-Employee of the month, Star Performer, Tenure Celebration & many more Equal Opportunities Assembly is an advocate for equal opportunity in the workplace. We are committed to ensuring equal opportunities regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability and gender identity. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know. Social and Environmental Responsibility At Assembly, we have a responsibility to bring impact into our every day. This means we must always look for ways in which to be conscious citizens in our roles to support society and environmental sustainability. We encourage employees to; be a conscious citizen by actively participating in our organisation's sustainability efforts, help us promote environmentally friendly practices within the workplace, collaborate with community organisations and stakeholders to support initiatives aligned with our company's values, participate in volunteer activities that benefit the community. Employees are also encouraged to make suggestions and evaluate our business practices to identify areas for improvement in social and environmental performance. Employees at Assembly demonstrate commitment to sustainability and inclusivity in their actions and behaviors.

Requirements

• SQL
• Data Visualization
• Data Quality Best Practices

Preferred Technologies

• SQL
• Data Visualization
• Data Quality Best Practices

Benefits

• Annual Leave
• Sick Leave
• Maternity Leave
• Paternity Leave
• Birthday Leave Entitlement
• Dedicated L&D Budget
• Group Personal Accident Cover
• Life Cover Insurance
• Insurance for Family
• Monthly Cross Team Lunch
• Rewards and Recognition program

About the company

At Assembly, we help brands find the change to fuel business growth. We are an award-winning global brand performance agency, home to 1,600 talented people across 25 offices globally. We create unique data, technology and media solutions that enable faster and smarter problem solving and an inspired, collaborative workplace culture.