Emily Hill – Communications Manager @ Digital Futures
The Digital Futures team partnered with Data Science Festival for the DSF Career Day 2025. Find out below how they have found the partnership!
Overview
Digital Futures partnered with DSF Career Day to connect with highly engaged junior data professionals who are actively seeking opportunities at the beginning of their careers. With teams working across ESG analytics, AI transformation, risk analytics, and legacy technology migrations, Digital Futures needed a platform that would attract diverse, motivated early-career talent aligned to their programme.
Career Day offered direct access to exactly this audience, creating meaningful conversations and a strong pipeline for hiring.
Objectives
Digital Futures partnered with DSF Career Day to:
• Attract high-quality junior talent across data analysis, data engineering, and data science
• Increase brand awareness among early career professionals
• Engage directly with candidates who demonstrate genuine interest and commitment
• Offer their consultants the opportunity to speak, present, and represent the organisation
Results:
High engagement and strong hiring outcomes
Career Day generated applications and subsequent hires for the Digital Futures programme, contributing directly to recruitment goals.
Reached a highly aligned junior talent pool
The audience consisted of motivated data professionals at early stages of their careers, matching the exact profiles Digital Futures were seeking.
Positive experience for team members
Engaging at the event proved beneficial for both the hiring team and presenters, providing a valuable opportunity to share Digital Futures’ mission, work and culture.
A standout level of enthusiasm
The Digital Futures team noted the genuine desire for opportunities among attendees and the impressive level of engagement throughout the event.
Community Engagement
Digital Futures highlighted the DSF community as highly engaged, supportive and energetic, with a strong interest in learning and growth. The audience represented a diverse and motivated group who were excited about career pathways in data.
Success Metrics
Digital Futures measured success through:
- Applications received for their programme
- Hires made following the event
- Engagement during conversations and presentations
- Brand visibility among junior talent
Partner Feedback
“If you are looking to access highly engaged talent, the DSF community is an amazing place to start. The team is excellent and really invested in what they have built, and that is reflected back in the members of the community.”
– Emily Hill, Communications Manager, Digital Futures