Data Science Manager

Data Science ManagerHybrid – West London (2 days per week)Up to £90,000 + 5% BonusWe're working with a leading global insights and analytics business that's investing heavily in the growth of its Data Science capability.They help some of the world's biggest consumer brands understand audience behaviour, marketing effectiveness and consumer trends through advanced analytics, machine learning and data science.They're now looking for a Data Science Manager to lead a team of four Data Scientists whilst remaining hands-on with the technology.The Why? (Just a couple of highlights...)🔹 Lead whilst staying technical – Manage a team of Data Scientists without moving away from hands-on machine learning and modelling.🔹 Commercial impact – Build models that directly influence how global brands make marketing, advertising and consumer decisions.The What?Reporting into the Data Science Director, you'll lead a team of four Data Scientists within a wider 30-person Data Science function.The role is roughly 50% leadership and 50% hands-on, giving you the opportunity to mentor and develop your team whilst continuing to build sophisticated machine learning and predictive models.You'll work closely with stakeholders across the business, translating complex analytical challenges into practical commercial solutions.Key Things You'll Be DoingLeading and developing a team of four Data ScientistsBuilding Machine Learning and predictive models using Python and Azure DatabricksWorking with large-scale consumer, audience and marketing datasetsPresenting analytical insights to senior stakeholdersDriving best practice across modelling, experimentation and Data ScienceWorking closely with Product, Technology and Commercial teams to solve complex business problemsWhat You'll Bring✅ Strong experience with Python, Machine Learning and Azure Databricks✅ Previous leadership or people management experience within a Data Science team✅ A strong mathematical or statistical background✅ Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills✅ Experience within Market Research, Media Analytics, Audience Measurement, Consumer Insights or Marketing Science would be highly advantageousThe Benefits? (Skinny)Up to £90,0005% Annual BonusHybrid working (2 days per week)25 days holiday + bank holidaysPrivate healthcarePensionOngoing learning and developmentOpportunity to lead a high-performing Data Science team whilst remaining hands-on with modern Azure and Machine Learning technologies