Head Of Data Science

Evri; Leeds; On-site; GBP 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car

Job summary

Evri is seeking a Head of Data Science to lead a nine-person team and shape the company’s data and AI strategy. You’ll work with senior leaders to prioritise opportunities and accelerate the adoption of machine learning and optimisation across the organisation.

The Databricks platform underpins production models, analytics and decision-making, with a focus on delivering measurable commercial impact. You’ll oversee capability building, governance, and collaboration with Data Engineering to evolve

Qualifications

• Senior Data Science leadership experience with measurable business impact.
• Proven track record delivering production ML models and analytics at scale.
• Strong communication and ability to influence senior leaders.

Responsibilities

• Lead a nine-person Data Science and Analytics team and set strategic direction.
• Partner with Operations, Commercial and Finance to prioritise high-value opportunities.
• Drive adoption of ML and optimisation to create measurable benefits.
• Advance MLOps maturity and enterprise data platform value across Evri.

Skills

Data Science Leadership

Databricks

Python

SQL

Machine Learning

Forecasting

Stakeholder Influence

Communication

Tools

Databricks

Python

SQL

Job description

Posted Friday 7 August 2026 at 00:00 | Expires Friday 21 August 2026 at 23:59

Evri Group is the UK’s premier parcel delivery business, uniting four distinct brands—Evri, Evri Premium, a network of DHL, UK Mail and Irish e-commerce specialist Coll-8 to deliver more than 1 billion parcels and letters annually across the UK and to over 200 global destinations. With 12,000 colleagues, 30,000 couriers and drivers, 8,000 vehicles, and a nationwide network of hubs, depots and fulfilment centres, we combine over 50 years of expertise with the scale and flexibility to support everyone from casual senders to SMEs and major retailers. Driven by our friendly, ambitious and diverse people, we are passionate about delivering exceptional service and offer exciting opportunities across the Evri Group.

Head of Data Science

Location: Hybrid (Remote with Weekly Travel to Leeds Head Office)

Salary: Highly Competitive Basic + Car + Benefits

Shape the future of Data Science at one of the UK's largest logistics networks

We're looking for an outstandingHead of Data Science to lead our next phase of growth.

This is a rare opportunity to join a business where data science is already delivering measurable commercial value and where senior leaders are actively investing in taking that capability further. You'll inherit a high-performing team, executive sponsorship, a significant portfolio of opportunities, and an advanced Databricks platform that is central to our data and AI strategy.

This isn't about proving the value of data science.

It's about scaling it.

Why join Evri?

At Evri, data science is embedded in how the business operates. Our models help shape:

• Courier pay and incentives
• Resource and workforce forecasting
• Transport and network planning
• Parcel journey analysis and operational improvement initiatives

The current portfolio delivers £10m+ of annual business benefit, and we're creating the capability to deliver significantly more.

As Head of Data Science, you'll play a pivotal role in identifying where advanced analytics, machine learning and optimisation can create the greatest value across the organisation, whilst ensuring solutions move efficiently from concept into production.

The Opportunity

You'll lead a team of nine Data Science and Analytics professionals, developing capability, setting direction and creating an environment where great work turns into measurable business outcomes.

You'll partner with senior leaders across Operations, Commercial and Finance to:

• Prioritise the highest-value opportunities
• Deliver measurable commercial and operational benefits
• Accelerate the adoption of machine learning and optimisation techniques to solve business problems
• Improve production standards and MLOps maturity
• Drive greater value from our enterprise data platform
• Establish best practice for advanced analytics across the wider organisation

Beyond your direct team, you'll help shape standards and influence a broader analytics community across Evri.

A World-Class Platform to Build Upon

We've already invested heavily in our data foundations.

Our Data Science capability is built on a modern Databricks Lakehouse platform, enabling large-scale machine learning, optimisation and advanced analytics across the business. You'll work closely with Data Engineering to continue evolving the platform and ensuring it supports the next generation of data science, AI and decision intelligence solutions.

Databricks experience is essential.

We're looking for someone who has successfully delivered production-grade data science solutions within a Databricks environment and can combine deep technical credibility with strategic leadership capability.

What You'll Bring

You're a proven Data Science leader who knows how to translate technical capability into commercial value.

You'll bring:

• Significant experience leading Data Science, Machine Learning, Operational Research or Statistics teams
• Experience managing and developing teams of eight or more professionals
• A track record of delivering production models that generated measurable business or customer outcomes
• Strong expertise in Databricks, Python and SQL
• Experience applying machine learning, forecasting or optimisation techniques to solve large-scale operational or commercial challenges
• The ability to influence senior leaders and shape strategic decision‑making
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to make complex technical concepts accessible and actionable
• A passion for building capability, setting standards and developing high‑perform‑ing teams

What Success Looks Like

Success in this role isn't measured by the number of models built.

It's measured by the value they create.

You'll be recognised for increasing the commercial impact of data science across the business, improving the speed and quality of delivery, raising technical standards and helping Evri turn advanced analytics into a genuine competitive advantage.

Why This Role Stands Out

• Lead one of the most impactful Data Science functions in UK logistics
• Shape the future of AI, machine learning and optimisation at enterprise scale
• Influence executive decision‑making across a complex national operation
• Work with a Databricks platform and rich operational datasets
• Develop and grow a talented team with strong foundations already in place
• Join a business where Data Science is valued, funded and expected to drive real results

Evri Group for everyone

We’recommitted to building a truly inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone can bring – and be – their whole authentic selves.

We’re also on a mission to be the UK’s most accessible delivery business. We’ve partnered with Scope, the leading disability equality charity, to improve deliveries for millions of customers and give extra support to our colleagues and couriers who need it.

Collaboration is key because we work better together. Bring passion, ambition and an open mind, and in return we’ll give you respect, flexibility and a place where you can thrive.

At EvriGroup, everyone is welcome.

Job Family Master Data Management

Job Function Business Consulting, Data Analysis & Project Management