Data Science Manager - Platforms and Core Capabilities (Metaheuristics)

TN United Kingdom; London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a Data Science Manager to lead technical engagements and mentor a team of Data Scientists. This role involves solving complex business problems through algorithm development and optimization. You'll be at the forefront of creating scalable data products while fostering a collaborative environment. With a robust benefits package including an annual bonus, generous leave, and private medical insurance, this position offers a balanced work-life dynamic. Join a company that values diversity and inclusion, and make a significant impact in a forward-thinking organization.

Benefits

Annual bonus scheme

25 days holiday plus personal day

Private medical insurance

Maternity and adoption leave

Paternity leave

Free virtual GP service

Employee Assistance Programme

Mental wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Senior Data Scientist or Data Science Manager experience required.
• Specialist knowledge of Meta-heuristics is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Data Scientists and manage technical engagements.
• Design and implement reusable components for algorithmic development.

Skills

Python

Meta-heuristics

Operational Research

Mentoring

Education

Master's in Data Science

Bachelor's in Computer Science

Tools

Data Analysis Tools

Algorithm Development Software

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02.05.2025

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Tesco UK • Welwyn Garden City • Hybrid • Full-Time • Apply by 30-May-2025

About the role

We know life looks a little different for each of us. That's why at Tesco, we always welcome chats about flexible working. Some people are at the start of their careers, some want the freedom to do the things they love. Others are going through life-changing moments like becoming a carer, nearing retirement, adapting to parenthood, or something else. So, talk to us throughout your application about how we can support.

About the Team

Here at Tesco we focus on solving sophisticated business problems and developing data products that can be deployed at scale to our customers and colleagues. Our teams work across multiple areas including Stores, Online, Fulfilment, Marketing Clubcard, and we encourage rotation among our Data Scientists, so they can apply their skills to different business challenges and gain deeper levels of domain expertise. On any day you could be supporting the automation of decision-making across the business; optimising processes for key business objectives; or conducting exploratory analysis for strategic decision-making.

What is in it for you

We're all about the little helps. That's why we make sure our Tesco colleague benefits package takes care of you - both in and out of work. Annual bonus scheme of up to 20% of base salary, Holiday starting at 25 days plus a personal day (plus Bank holidays), Private medical insurance, 26 weeks maternity and adoption leave (after 1 year's service) at full pay, followed by 13 weeks of Statutory Maternity Pay or Statutory Adoption Pay, 4 weeks fully paid paternity leave, Free 24/7 virtual GP service, Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for you and your family, free access to a range of experts to support your mental wellbeing.

Key Responsibilities

• The technical domain and leading technical engagements whilst managing a team of Data Scientists and supporting with the mentoring of others in the team on the best approaches to optimise problems and the development of Meta-heuristics
• Supporting teams in designing and implementing reusable components for algorithmic development for static and dynamic optimisation problems
• Defining the strategic direction that the team should take, trading off contradicting priorities.
• Unblocking day-to-day technical challenges and ensure that the daily work is aligned with the technical vision.
• You will also communicate sophisticated solutions in a clear, understandable way to non-experts
• Working on end-to-end developments, contributing to all aspects of the product lifecycle

Minimum Requirements

• Be an influential Senior Data Scientist or Data Science Manager within Operational Research combined with specialist knowledge of Meta-heuristics.
• You will have a high level of capability in a programming language, preferably Python and have experience of mentoring others whilst partnering with teams in the areas of scheduling, vehicle routing or bin-packing on technical developments.

About us

Our vision at Tesco is to become every customer's favourite way to shop, whether they are at home or out on the move. Our core purpose is 'Serving our customers, communities and planet a little better every day'. Serving means more than a transactional relationship with our customers. It means acting as a responsible and sustainable business for all stakeholders, for the communities we are part of and for the planet. Diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) at Tesco means that whoever you are and whatever your background, we always want you to feel represented and that you can be yourself at work. In short, we're a place where Everyone's Welcome. We're proud to have been accredited Disability Confident Leader and we're committed to providing a fully inclusive and accessible recruitment process. We offer a range of diverse full-time & part-time working patterns across our many business areas, which means that we can find something that works for you. We work in a more blended pattern - combining office and remote working. Our offices will continue to be where we connect, collaborate and innovate.