Data Science Manager (Metaheuristics)

JR United Kingdom; Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in E-Commerce seeks a Data Science Manager to lead a team of Data Scientists in Southampton. The role involves applying Metaheuristics expertise, guiding technical design, and delivering leadership, all while ensuring effective communication across stakeholders. This hybrid position offers a competitive salary package and opportunities for visa sponsorship.

Benefits

Bonus of 20%

Visa sponsorship

Relocation packages

Qualifications

• Multiple years of experience as a Senior Data Scientist or Data Science Manager.
• Experience mentoring Data Scientists.
• Strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of 4-8 Data Scientists.
• Communicate with various stakeholders.
• Design and implement algorithmic components.

Skills

Metaheuristics

Python

Communication

Leadership

Job description

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Data Science Manager (Metaheuristics), southampton

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Client:

Oliver Bernard

Location:

southampton, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

04.06.2025

Expiry Date:

19.07.2025

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Job Description:

Data Science Manager - Python, Metaheuristics

Oliver Bernard have partnered with a global leader in the E-Commerce sector, who are looking for a Data Science Manager with Metaheuristics expertise, to join their very established Data Science team and manage a team of 4-8 Data Scientists.

The ideal candidate for this role will have strong communication skills, as you will be communicating with a variety of stakeholders, but also offering leadership to the team of Data Scientists. You will also be demonstrating technical leadership, by designing and implementing components for algorithmic components.

This role is open to Senior Data Scientists with Metaheuristics experience, as long as you have prior experience mentoring Data Scientists previously.

Data Science Manager - Python, Metaheuristics

Required skills and experience:

Multiple years of experience as a Senior Data Scientist or Data Science Manager

Metaheuristics experience is absolutely essential (please don't apply if you don't have this)

Strong experience with Python

This is a hybrid role with 3-days a week required in Central London based offices and can pay up to £120k depending on skills and experience, with a market leading package, including a bonus of 20%. This role can also offer visa sponsorship/relocation packages if required.

Data Science Manager - Python, Metaheuristics