Data Scientist

Company: Flint Bishop
Location: Derby, East Midlands
Type: onsite
Posted: Aug 19, 2026
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Flint Bishop is one of the leading business-to-business debt recovery law firms in the UK. We are the recovery partner for many leading UK brands and the firm has won all three major national debt recovery awards for our strategy and results.
Data plays an increasingly important part of our business and as a result of continued growth and further investment within our D&A department, we now have an excellent opportunity for a Data Scientist to join our team based at Derby. The firm uses an SQL based case management system to manage the recovery of bulk debts and as the basis of internal and external reporting.
This role will cover the full spectrum of internal and external data management, performance analytics and collaborating with both internal and external stakeholders to optimise operational strategies and deliver continuous improvement initiatives to maximise client return of investment.
We are looking for a hands-on individual who is a natural problem solver with advanced analytical skills, experience of A/B testing & creating/maintaining ML Models and delivering technical problems to non-technical audiences. Reporting to the Head of Data & Analytics the desired candidate will be keen to join a fast-paced and friendly team to help shape the departments future within Flint Bishop

  • Champion Data accuracy and Quality, utilising external 3rd party relationships to enhance our portfolios
  • Provide insight on client portfolios and identify trends across the business
  • Create and maintain bespoke ML models for a variety of business and client needs
  • Lead and manage Champion/Challenger strategies, to elevate performance on existing contact strategies
  • Liaise with operational leaders, to help maximise contact centre resource to deliver for our clients, leading various projects end-to-end
  • Support and mentor junior team members within D&A
You will:
  • 5+ Years’ experience in a previous analytical role
  • Experience in identifying performance trends and creating ML models to support operational contact strategies
  • Be proficient in Python, SQL and Microsoft Excel
  • Have great interpersonal skills and be able to communicate your ideas to a wider audience
  • Be a good problem solver
  • Have strong time management skills, with the ability to juggle multiple projects at once
Desirable:
  • A bachelor’s degree in a numeric subject (Mathematics, Statistics, etc.) or equivalent
  • Experience working within credit risk/debt recovery industry
  • Working knowledge of Python and/or R
  • Experience with legal systems such as Liberate
Disclosure will be required in the event that a position is offered.
Financial checks will be required in the event that a position is offered.
What we offer?
  • Competitive salary
  • Bonus potential
  • Life insurance
  • Great working environment at our Derby head offices
  • Car parking provided by the firm
  • Career development opportunities
  • 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
  • Options to buy & sell 1 week’s holiday
  • 1 week’s holiday carry over
  • Extra day off for your birthday
  • Staff card discount scheme for local shops
  • Social days and evenings on the firm
  • Staff discounts on legal services
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About the Company

Name: Flint Bishop
Location: Derby, UK
Website: https://flintbishop.co.uk

Flint Bishop is a UK law firm and one of the UK's top 200 law firms. We seek individuals with diverse talents and unique abilities to help shape the future of Flint Bishop. Our team members, whether in legal roles, marketing, finance, IT, compliance, or administration, possess a strong passion for their work, colleagues and the firm, and are advocates of our innovative culture. We value open-mindedness, a willingness to embrace challenges, and pride and honesty in all aspects of our work. Every person joining our team has the opportunity to forge a vibrant and prosperous career with us, backed by our Investors in People Gold accreditation that evidences our continuous commitment to our employees. Our core values are Positivity, Pride, Openness, Teamwork, and Success. We offer a range of employee benefits including a salary sacrifice pension scheme, the Flint Bishop Law Academy, annual salary review & bonus scheme, day off for your birthday, flexible annual leave arrangements, charity & CSR initiatives, local discounts, discounted legal services, wellbeing & mental health support, employee referral scheme, generous social committee budget, enhanced maternity & paternity pay, eye test cover & frames contribution, and hybrid working opportunities.

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