This position is offered on a 12‑month FTC basis.
Role:
The business demands for data science products have Increased leading to a natural expansion of the teams. The newly created hands-on manager role will work alongside another data science manager to lead the teams In delivering business value through data science products.
Responsibilities:
Support the head of data science, advance analytics and AI and work alongside other team members In delivering the departments mandate.
* Apply expertise in statistics and mathematics, data science methods and AI techniques (Including GenAI) to solve complex business problems and deliver value aligned to business needs.
* Develop products from poc to production In an agile, Iterative fail fast, learn and optimise manner.
* Deploy robust data products In production using MLOps capabilities.
* Adhere to all applicable data and AI applicable organisational, regulatory and legal requirements.
* Mentor, upskill technical capabilities and manager more junior members of the team.
* Generate energy, pride and momentum in the team to raise our game to world class, with the team acting as an internal consultancy.
* Work collaboratively across multi-disciplined teams.
Knowledge, Skills & Experience
* A Data Science and AI expert with a proven track record in leveraging data science and AI methods to solve business problems and deliver tangible business value.
* Educated to MSc, PhD or equivalent apprenticeship level in physics, mathematics, statistics, data science, AI or computer science.
* Proven expertise In using relevant coding languages (Python, SQL etc.), tools (e.g. GIT, CI/CD pipelines, MLFlow etc.) and platforms (Databricks etc.) to deliver data products.
* Strong problem-solving skills are essential, along with an ability to manage a varied workload.
* Effective communication skills with ability to convey "why do we care" messages clearly to broad range of stakeholders having different technical capabilities.
* Motivated by delivering results in a fast-paced digital and transformational organisation.
* Prior experience of managing, motivating and upskilling more junior team members.
* Collaborative, team player with a tenacious, resilient mentality and can do attitude.
* Experience in the Telecommunications sector is a bonus
Be Yourself. Make an Impact. Join Us.
As a recognised Top 50 Inclusive Employer in the UK, we believe that diversity fuels innovation and success. We're committed to building a workplace that reflects the communities and customers we serve. At TalkTalk, inclusion is part of our DNA – we're all 100% human, and we've created a culture where you can truly be yourself.
We're not your traditional 9-5. We're a dynamic, flexible workplace, and we're excited to hear how you like to work. Whether you thrive in collaboration, focus better at home, or prefer a bit of both – let's make it work.
What We Offer
* Flexible hybrid working – with a minimum of 50% office presence to support teamwork and connection
* Collaborative office spaces designed for creative thinking and innovation
* Free on-site parking at our offices
* Generous holiday package – 25 days annual leave, 3 wellbeing days, and your birthday off (plus the option to buy up to 10 more days)
* Private healthcare for all employees
* Competitive pension scheme and performance-related bonus opportunities
* Free broadband for all employees
* Life event gifts – celebrating milestones like marriages and births
* Inclusive employee networks – open to all, supporting peer connection and thought-provoking conversations
* Salary sacrifice scheme – save on dental, gym, and more
* Big retail and leisure discounts
* 3 paid volunteering days a year – because making a difference matters to us too