Data Science Manager

Job description

Data Science Manager

High-Growth Logistics Series A Tech

London, Hybrid (4 days onsite)

Strong Base + Top-Tier Equity + Bonus

A venture-backed logistics platform is quietly rebuilding how goods move in the eCommerce era.

Fresh off one of Europe’s largest logistics Series A rounds and scaling faster than 99% of VC-backed start-ups, they’re building one of the most talent-dense data teams in the industry.

The Role

You’ll lead a team of Data Scientists working on production systems that directly control:

• Marketplace and last-mile dynamics
• Courier performance and retention
• Route estimation and network simulation
• Pricing, finance and telematics models

These models don’t sit in notebooks. They power real operational decisions every single day .

You’ll:

• Set technical direction and raise the quality bar
• Own roadmap prioritisation across competing business demands
• Partner deeply with Product, Engineering and Ops
• Hire, develop and compound the capability of the team
• Stay close enough technically to review, unblock and step in when it matters

Who Thrives Here

• Proven experience leading Data Scientists in production environments
• Strong modelling background (optimisation, marketplace, forecasting, simulation or similar)
• Comfortable in ambiguity and fast-moving environments
• Clear, direct communicator who can translate models into business impact
• High standards around velocity, observability and model quality

You care about outcomes, not optics.

You’re willing to get hands-on when needed.

You build teams that own what they ship.

Why Join?

• Equity richer than 99% of European start-ups, with annual top-ups
• Deeply technical, first-principles culture (45+ advanced degrees internally)
• 4-day in-office model designed for real collaboration
• Clear, fast hiring process (decision within 48 hours at final stage)
• Real operational impact — not slideware

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

London Area

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

04-03-2026

Profession type

Retail

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English