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Data Science Manager Salary: Up to £100k Location: London, Hybrid Data Idols is excited to be partnering with a cutting-edge technology startup that's scaling fast and putting data at the heart of everything they do. We're on the lookout for a Data Science Manager to lead a talented team, build intelligent products, and drive data-led innovation across the business. The Opportunity As the Data Science Manager, you'll take ownership of the data science roadmap, leading projects from experimentation through to production, while mentoring a growing team of scientists and analysts. You'll work closely with product, engineering, and commercial teams to deliver models that power key features and optimise user experience. This is a hands-on leadership role where you'll balance strategic thinking with technical delivery, all in a fast-paced, startup environment where your ideas will have real impact. What's in it for you? Hybrid working with a central London office Healthcare Direct influence over product and data strategy in a fast-growing startup A collaborative culture , where experimentation and learning are encouraged Access to ongoing professional development , leadership support, and growth opportunities Skills and Experience Strong experience in data science , ideally in a fast-moving or product-led environment Proficient in Python and familiar with modern ML tools and techniques Comfortable working across the full ML lifecycle, from experimentation to deployment Proven experience leading or mentoring other data scientists Strong communication and stakeholder management skills If you're excited about using data science to solve real-world problems in a fast-moving tech environment, and you're ready to take the next step in your leadership journey, we'd love to hear from you. Click Apply to submit your CV and start the conversation.

Head of Data Science Salary: £115K - £125K + bonus Location: Manchester 2-4 days a month The Opportunity We're working with a high-growth business that is scaling its data function to the next level. Data scientists here have traditionally combined reporting with predictive modelling, but the business is now creating a dedicated leadership role to bring focus, structure and engineering rigour to the discipline. As Head of Data Science, you'll lead a growing team of 6+ scientists embedded across product and functional teams, while also setting the technical direction and ensuring alignment with company-wide OKRs. You'll drive the transition towards machine learning engineering, championing end-to-end model ownership from research through to deployment in production. This is a fantastic opportunity to shape the data science strategy, support the career growth of talented scientists, and deliver measurable impact in areas such as search, pricing, personalisation, vouchers, marketing, operations and finance. Skills and Experience Proven leadership experience in data science or machine learning, ideally within product-led or consumer-facing organisations Strong background in building and deploying ML models at scale in production environments Ability to structure and lead embedded data science teams, partnering effectively with senior stakeholders across multiple domains Hands on technical expertise with tools such as Databricks, Python, Spark, and GCP/BigQuery Engineering mindset, with experience moving teams toward machine learning engineering best practices Credibility to lead long tenured individual contributors, mentorship and career development If you are looking for a new challenge, then please submit your CV for initial screening and more details.

A high-growth data-focused company is seeking a Head of Data Science to lead a team of 6+. In this role, you will set the technical direction and foster the transition to machine learning engineering, significantly impacting various operational areas. Ideal candidates should have proven leadership in data science, experience with building and deploying machine learning models, and the ability to guide teams with mentorship. This position is located in England and offers a competitive salary of £110K to £120K plus bonus.

Head of Data Science Salary: £110K - £120K + bonus Location: Manchester 2-4 days a month The Opportunity We're working with a high-growth business that is scaling its data function to the next level. Data scientists here have traditionally combined reporting with predictive modelling, but the business is now creating a dedicated leadership role to bring focus, structure and engineering rigour to the discipline. As Head of Data Science, you'll lead a growing team of 6+ scientists embedded across product and functional teams, while also setting the technical direction and ensuring alignment with company-wide OKRs. You'll drive the transition towards machine learning engineering, championing end-to-end model ownership from research through to deployment in production. This is a fantastic opportunity to shape the data science strategy, support the career growth of talented scientists, and deliver measurable impact in areas such as search, pricing, personalisation, vouchers, marketing, operations and finance. Skills and Experience Proven leadership experience in data science or machine learning, ideally within product-led or consumer-facing organisations Strong background in building and deploying ML models at scale in production environments Ability to structure and lead embedded data science teams, partnering effectively with senior stakeholders across multiple domains Hands-on technical expertise with tools such as Databricks, Python, Spark, and GCP/BigQuery Engineering mindset, with experience moving teams toward machine learning engineering best practice Credibility to lead long-tenured individual contributors while providing direction, mentorship and career development If you are looking for a new challenge, then please submit your CV for initial screening and more details. Head of Data Science