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We are the national organisation responsible for developing and promoting sport and physical activity in Wales. We are the Welsh Government's lead adviser for all things in sport and work closely with them in delivering the Vision for Sport in Wales, which is to be an active nation where everyone can have a lifelong enjoyment of sport. This ranges from awarding grants to grassroots clubs that give young people a great start in life, to providing our most promising athletes with the support they need to compete successfully on the world stage.
27/01/2026
Full time
Performance Data Scientist
Sport Wales Cardiff CF11 9SW, UK
Department and salary Department - Sport System Institute Services Salary - £41,574.01 (pro rata - £25,281.49) Working Hours - 3 days per week (22.5 hours) – 12 months fixed term contract Location - Sport Wales National Centre, Cardiff What you’ll need We are seeking an experienced Data Scientist with proven expertise in understanding complex data requirements across a diverse range of sports. In this role, you will design and implement robust methods to capture, process, and interpret athlete data, applying advanced statistical techniques, coding, and data analytics. You will bring credibility through your experience in data integration, process automation, and visualisation, helping internal and external teams make informed, data-driven decisions. You will have a strong appreciation for the value of optimising and standardising data workflows, maintaining data integrity, providing technical guidance on data management systems, and developing analytics...