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DATA SCIENCE MANAGER - PRICING3-6 Month Contract | £550-£650 per day (Outside IR35)Hybrid - UK (1-2 Days Onsite)

THE COMPANYA pioneering player in the circular economy is looking for a hands-on Data Science Manager to take ownership of their pricing strategy during a period of major growth. Founded over 20 years ago, the company has scaled from a small UK start-up to a global business with 1,000+ employees, multiple international offices, and a rapidly expanding Direct-to-Consumer offering. Backed by recent private equity investment, they are now doubling down on data, automation, and best-in-class pricing capability.

THE ROLEThis is a high-impact opportunity to lead and mature the pricing function within a fast-paced, data-rich environment. You'll manage a small team of Data Science and Pricing specialists across the UK and US, while partnering closely with commercial leadership to build a world-class pricing engine.

You will take full ownership of the end-to-end pricing product - spanning both acquisition pricing and resale pricing. The company operates in multiple markets, including a large and fast-growing US textbook vertical, so you'll shape differentiated pricing strategies based on product type, demand, and geography.

WHAT YOU'LL DO* Lead a team of 3 (UK & US) across Data Science and Pricing* Own the ful...

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