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    4. Junior Sports Analyst Manchester 2023
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    A Junior Sports Analyst to work within a team of talented individuals utilising both analytical and technical skills, along with a general passion for sports.

    The day to day work is interesting, challenging and fast paced amidst a hardworking and delivery focused Company ethos. We hire people with a broad set of technical skills who are ready to tackle some of technology’s greatest challenges.

    This role is eligible for inclusion in the Company’s hybrid working from home policy.

    Preferred skills and experience

    • Degree in mathematical or computer science based discipline.
    • Excellent understanding of probability and statistics.
    • Experience with technologies such as VB.NET, C#, Go, SQL, R and Python.
    • Solid understanding of Windows and Office applications.
    • Ability to problem solve.
    • Good verbal and written communication skills.
    • Keen interest in a wide range of sport.
    • Ability to work under pressure whilst maintaining excellent attention to detail.
    • Committed and flexible with a can do attitude towards work.

    Main Responsibilities

    • Building and maintaining the logic and pricing algorthims used in sports models.
    • Analysing data or trading feedback to identify improvements to pricing logic.
    • Developing and supporting technical solutions that the team are responsible for.
    • Ensuring the solution meets the needs of the Business.
    • Learning touch points where changes within a model may have an impact on other Business areas.
    • Supporting other teams who are integrating or testing the sports models.

    The benefits of working with us

    • Bonus Schemes
    • Recognition for your performance and hard work.
    • Company Pension
    • Preparing you for later life with a top pension.
    • Employee Assistance Programme
    • Supporting the wellbeing of you and your family.
    • Eye Care
    • In a digital world, we help take care of your vision.
    • Income Protection
    • Your income is protected, just in case.
    • Life Assurance
    • Peace of mind for your family in any eventuality.
    • Tax Free Childcare Scheme
    • A bit extra in your pocket to help with your little ones.
    • Life Events and Long Service
    • To celebrate your big occasions, dedication and hard work.

    Hillside (Technology) Ltd opened our North West office in 2016 in the heart of Manchester’s buzzing city centre. In recent years the city has become a hub of technology and creative industries.

    Our location

    • Often described as the UK’s second city, living costs in Manchester are around 30% cheaper than London.
    • Our office has plenty of public transport nearby, including trains operating around the country and the Metrolink.
    • Manchester is passionate about sport and has two Premier League football teams.
    • Full of fantastic restaurants and shops, from Spinningfields to the Northern Quarter, there is lots to see and do.

    What we get up to

    Our Manchester office is home to part of Hillside (Technology) Ltd's Software Development family as well as additional technology units. We work closely with our other Technology sites in Stoke-on-Trent and Bulgaria to deliver our first class product.