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Location
London, UK
Contract type
Full-time
Hours
35
Job Description
We are looking for an experienced, energetic and enthusiastic Data Science expert to join us in our London office, to manage a team of skilled Data scientists and manage the development of cross-functional Data Science Products.
About Us
This is an exciting time to join 888/William Hill, as we undergo our digital transformation – we are building a global team to develop cutting edge models in various domain as: Marketing, Fraud, player’s protection, retention etc that are developed in Databricks and Python.
Your Responsibilities Will Include
To t ranslate business requirements into data science and analytical problems and lead the teams across multiple locations to deliver best in class Data Science products which are aligned with business objectives and into product roadmaps. You'll also s cope, and oversee the deployment our data platform to enable the team to experiment, build, operationalise and measure model performance in an agile, and performant way. You'll also:
- Grow the capabilities of the Data Science and Analytics teams by developing leadership and deep expertise in the team, and by hiring talented candidates.
- Provide operational and strategic management and guidance to the Data Science and Analytics Team.Work closely with analytical units to understand drivers of business and product performance, and proactively develop new ideas and concepts.
- Make strategic recommendations on data collection (first party and third party), integration and retention requirements incorporating business requirements.
- Capture the demand for predictive analytics and opportunities for Data Science products within the organisation and prioritise the work required through a close collaboration with Data Solutions Management, key business stakeholders, internal end-users, and tech delivery teams.
- Represent Data Science in the respective forums to communicate and evangelise the work and achievements of the team through internal and external forums.
- Measure, and demonstrate revenue added by Data Science products.
Skills Needed
We are looking for someone with excellent communication skills and ability to build strong working relationships with colleagues across the business.
You'll have a M.Sc. in Exact Science (Physics/Computer Sciences/Mathematics or equivalent) with experience of algorithms development with proven experience in ML and data processing.
You'll be an experienced people leader who has had accountability and authority over a company's data science resources.
You'll Also Have
- Experience in recruiting, managing, training, and retaining a team of ambitious and highly skilled data scientists and digital analysts
- Ability to collaborate with all stakeholders inside of the company to ensure all parties are aligned and supportive of the project's priority, requirements, timeline, and objectives
- Experience with MLops and related methodologies with s trong Python and SQL programming capabilities, and experience with DataBricks.
- Understanding of the latest advancements in analytical trends, techniques, and tools.
What we offer
We have welcomed our teams back to the office and have a balanced approach to office and home working. Our employees have the opportunity to work from home up to 80% of the time with 20% of office time built in to ensure we get some face-to-face collaborative team time - and the chance for a coffee and a catch up!
We’ll welcome you on-board with 25 days holiday (not to mention 8 bank holidays and an extra day for your birthday), a rewarding bonus scheme, healthcare (or a cash alternative), an attractive pension package and a flexible benefits scheme. Working in our London office you’ll also benefit from a heavily discounted Zone 1 – 6 travel card so you’ll be whizzing around London in no time…. And if you see the journey to work as part of your fitness regime, you’ll just love our Cycle to Work scheme
William Hill in London
We couldn’t be closer to the action in our London office. A 2-minute walk from Tottenham Court Road station, round the corner from Soho and Oxford Street means you’ll never be short of anywhere to go for a lunchtime stroll or a post-work drink. There’s plenty of green space too with Regent’s Park and Hyde Park not far away at all. Working in our London office you’ll also benefit from a heavily discounted Zone 1 – 6 travel card so you’ll be whizzing around London in no time.
Offers for roles based in the UK are subject to satisfactory Right to Work and background checks. If you’re offered a role, we’ll need to verify your right to work in the UK and proof of address documents. If you’re a British or Irish citizen we’ll ask to meet you face to face as soon as possible, ideally in our Leeds or London office.