Data Science Manager

Job Title: Data Science Manager

Location: Kingston Upon Thames

Overview

The Unilever People Analytics team is a pioneering group of statisticians, data scientists and visualisation experts that utilise advanced statistical techniques to analyse our HR, financial and marketing data.

The role encompasses discovering and rationalising historical patterns in large data sets, developing predictive models, creating automated data solutions and researching machine learning techniques that are proprietary to Unilever. It also involves working to enhance the team's infrastructure by introducing new tools and technologies in collaboration with our IT and Data Foundation partners.

Responsibilities

• Discovering and rationalising historical patterns in large data sets.
• Developing predictive models, creating automated data solutions and researching machine learning techniques that are proprietary to Unilever.
• Enhancing the team's infrastructure by introducing new tools and technologies in collaboration with IT and Data Foundation partners.
• Mentoring team members in the application of analytical techniques.
• Presenting complex analyses to senior business leaders and translating insights for non-technical audiences.

Qualifications

• A 2:1 or above from a recognised university in a quantitative subject. A demonstrable passion for machine learning / data science or statistics is crucial.
• Comprehensive understanding of Generalised Linear Models, CART, Random Forests, Clustering, Principal Components Analysis and Network Theory. Experience with Neural Networks would be a plus, but not essential.
• Python is essential and SQL knowledge is required.
• An understanding of Generative AI techniques (including Retrieval-Augmented Generation) and experience building solutions with Generative AI would be an advantage.
• At least three years of experience in a similar role is advantageous; no prior HR experience is required.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and pension scheme
• Annual bonus
• Free gym
• Discounted staff shop
• Shares
• Flexible and hybrid working environment
• Willingness to discuss flexible working options and wellbeing support; development opportunities

Diversity and Inclusion

Diversity at Unilever is about inclusion, embracing differences, creating possibilities and growing together for better business performance. We embrace diversity in our workforce. This means giving full and fair consideration to all applicants and continuing development of all employees regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, and pregnancy and maternity. We are also happy to provide reasonable adjustments during the application and interview process to enable you to present your best self.