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Coefficient
Data science & machine learning consultancy
- 1-20 employees
- B2B
- Training
- Consulting
- Machine Learning
- SaaS
- 85 Great Portland Street, London, England W1W 7LT, GB
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Company mission
To solve real world problems by combining research-grade statistical techniques with a lean startup mentality and a technical skill set.
Few candidates hear
back within 2 weeks
40% female employees
Otta's take
Sam Franklin
CEO of Otta
Over the past few years the demand for data scientists has skyrocketed as companies seek to find experts that can help them effectively use the data they gather. Coefficient is a data consultancy offering data science, engineering, machine learning and other AI-related services as well as bespoke training courses.
The company's hugely varied expertise makes them a smarter option for most companies than an internal team. Coefficient have also built new routing and scheduling software for City Pantry to allow more accurate monitoring of unpredictable London traffic for their drivers. By providing a range of services, the company uses its expertise to assist companies in a range of endeavours, allowing it to be a one-stop-shop for clients' every data related need.
Coefficient has seen success, already boasting an impressive client list, including BNP Paribas, EY, Hawk-Eye, the BBC, and the Metropolitan Police. Going forward the company appear to be expanding its services, having begun offering educational coding courses.
Benefits
- 10% Time: 4 hours per week dedicated to learning new skills or pursuing your own project ideas
- CoronaBonus: Additional £50 CoronaBonus per month while we have to work from home to help with things like good internet connection during lockdown. Outside of COVID times, we pay for local co-working spaces for the team
- Learning and Professional Development: Potential to improve skills through paid courses and annual subscriptions to FutureLearn & O'Reilly. We encourage all our team to engage with professional communities and offer additional work time & support for anyone wishing to speak at meetups/conferences
- Laptop & Peripherals: Company-owned Apple laptop plus peripherals such as a monitor and keyboard, for making remote working both comfortable and safe
- Cycle Scheme: Save money on bikes and accessories if you cycle to work, all while reducing your C02 emissions
- Yoga: Virtual office yoga sessions once a week
- Remote working: Work from home opportunities
- Team Culture: We have a fantastic small team, and lockdown has seen us get inventive with virtual socials, including board games and cocktails!
- Spill: All-in-one mental health support via Slack
- 33 holiday days (incl. bank holidays)
Founders
John Sandall
(Principal Data Scientist)An Imperial Mathematics graduate, John previously founded Knodium, an education tech start-up selected for Springboard London in 2012. Also Residential Fellow at Newspeak House.
People progressing
Originally a part-time contractor, Harriet became the full-time Ops Manager in Jan ‘20. Since then, Ops has grown to a team of 3. Working closely with John, her role includes HR, Finance and Strategy.
Joined as a part-time Data Science intern while completing his PhD. Promoted to full-time Data Science Consultant in 2020. Luke's role also includes consulting, tuition and software development.
Diversity & Inclusion at Coefficient
- We know some people are less likely to apply for the role unless they are 100% qualified. Our goal is to promote a diverse, inclusive and empowering culture at Coefficient. If this role sounds exciting to you, please consider applying below. If you’re unsure, please still get in touch — we would love to hear from you.
