Engineer the Quantum RevolutionYour expertise can help us shape the future of quantum computing at Oxford Ionics.

View Open Roles

Data Science Manager

B&Q
Chandler's Ford
3 weeks ago
Applications closed

Related Jobs

View all jobs

Data Science Manager

Data Science Manager

Data Science Manager

Data Science Manager (Market Research)

Data Science Manager – Insights Consultancy

Data Science Manager (Market Research)

B&Q Chandler's Ford, England, United Kingdom

Join or sign in to find your next job

Join to apply for theData Science Managerrole atB&Q

B&Q Chandler's Ford, England, United Kingdom

1 day ago Be among the first 25 applicants

Join to apply for theData Science Managerrole atB&Q

Permanent

From £75,000 + Pension + BUPA +ShareSave+ 6.6 weeks holiday+ Hybrid Working (2-3 days per month in the office)

Southampton, Store Support Office

We believe anyone can improve their home to make life better. From our Southampton Store Support office (SSO) we equip our stores, our people, and our whole business with everything it takes to help our millions of customers create a home they’ll love. Join us as a Data Science Manager and you’ll be a big part of this.

Overview

Permanent

From £75,000 + Pension + BUPA +ShareSave+ 6.6 weeks holiday+ Hybrid Working (2-3 days per month in the office)

Southampton, Store Support Office

We believe anyone can improve their home to make life better. From our Southampton Store Support office (SSO) we equip our stores, our people, and our whole business with everything it takes to help our millions of customers create a home they’ll love. Join us as a Data Science Manager and you’ll be a big part of this.

Role P urpose :We're looking for a high-impact Data Science Manager to lead the development and delivery of complex analytics and machine learning solutions that unlock customer insight, drive smarter decision-making and fuel personalisation across B&Q and TradePoint .

What's the job?

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead end-to-end delivery of data science projects, challenging current approaches and driving innovation.
  • Develop and deploy predictive models (e.g. churn, forecasting, customer value) and customer segmentations.
  • Build and improve marketing measurement models, including incrementality and effectiveness.
  • Translate business goals into data science solutions, working closely with product managers and stakeholders.
  • Manage project backlogs using Agile methodologies to prioritise analytical needs.
  • Support personalisation and targeting strategies across all customer channels.
  • Stay ahead of industry trends and bring external thinking into B&Q’s data science practice.
  • Drive adoption of data science products across the business and ensure they deliver measurable value.
  • Build strong cross-functional relationships and advocate for data-driven decision-making.

What We Need

What You’ll Bring:

  • Experience working specifically with customer data
  • Advanced programming skills in Python or R, with strong SQL knowledge and clean coding practices.
  • Proven experience in machine learning, predictive modelling, segmentation, and time series analysis using tools like TensorFlow, PyTorch, Scikit-learn, or Keras.
  • A track record of deploying data science solutions into production and driving measurable business impact.
  • Experience with cloud-based platforms (e.g., Databricks, Snowflake, BigQuery).
  • Strong leadership and coaching skills, with experience managing technical teams in Agile environments.
  • A commercial mindset with the ability to translate complex data into clear, actionable insights.
  • Passion for data quality, governance, and version control (GitHub).
  • A curious, collaborative approach and a flair for storytelling with data.

What's in it for me?

As part of a great team, you’ll be valued for who you are.We’re committed to making B&Q more diverse and representative of the communities we serve, where everyone can feel they belong and have equal opportunities.You will have access to a range of networks that represent our colleagues and allies and help us to continue to put diversity and inclusion at the heart of our business.

We also recognise that wellness means different things to different people, and we want to help colleagues be at their best and feel well by offering a range of benefits to help you. As well as a competitive salary, our benefits package includes an award-winning pension scheme, bonus, ShareSave options, 6.6 weeks holiday, payroll giving, an Employee Assistance Programme, shopping discounts, colleague wellbeing benefits and lots more!

So we can support you during the application or interview process, please contact for any recruitment adjustments.Seniority level

  • Seniority levelMid-Senior level

Employment type

  • Employment typeFull-time

Job function

  • Job functionEngineering and Information Technology
  • IndustriesRetail

Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at B&Q by 2x

Get notified about new Data Science Manager jobs inChandler's Ford, England, United Kingdom.

Data Director (Data Analytics and Engineering)

Chandler's Ford, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago

Chandler's Ford, England, United Kingdom 1 day ago

Southampton, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago

Southampton, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago

Hursley, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago

Portsmouth, England, United Kingdom 15 hours ago

Southampton, England, United Kingdom 1 day ago

We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.


#J-18808-Ljbffr

Subscribe to Future Tech Insights for the latest jobs & insights, direct to your inbox.

By subscribing, you agree to our privacy policy and terms of service.

Industry Insights

Discover insightful articles, industry insights, expert tips, and curated resources.

Jobs

Pre-Employment Checks for Data Science Jobs: DBS, References & Right-to-Work and more Explained

Pre-employment screening in data science reflects the discipline's unique position at the intersection of statistical analysis, machine learning innovation, and strategic business intelligence. Data scientists often have privileged access to comprehensive datasets, proprietary algorithms, and business-critical insights that form the foundation of organisational strategy and competitive positioning. The data science industry operates within complex regulatory frameworks spanning GDPR, sector-specific data protection requirements, and emerging AI governance regulations. Data scientists must demonstrate not only technical competence in statistical modelling and machine learning but also deep understanding of research ethics, data privacy principles, and the societal implications of algorithmic decision-making. Modern data science roles frequently involve analysing personally identifiable information, financial data, healthcare records, and sensitive business intelligence across multiple jurisdictions and regulatory frameworks simultaneously. The combination of analytical privilege, predictive capabilities, and strategic influence makes thorough candidate verification essential for maintaining compliance, security, and public trust in data-driven insights and automated systems.

Careers

Why Now Is the Perfect Time to Launch Your Career in Data Science: The UK's Analytics Revolution

The United Kingdom stands at the forefront of a data science revolution that's reshaping how businesses make decisions, governments craft policies, and society tackles its greatest challenges. From the machine learning algorithms powering London's fintech innovation to the predictive models guiding Manchester's smart city initiatives, Britain's transformation into a data-driven economy has created an unprecedented demand for skilled data scientists that far outstrips the available talent. If you've been contemplating a career transition or seeking to position yourself at the cutting edge of the digital economy, data science represents one of the most intellectually stimulating, financially rewarding, and socially impactful career paths available today. The convergence of big data maturation, artificial intelligence mainstream adoption, business intelligence evolution, and cross-industry digital transformation has created the perfect conditions for data science career success.

Jobs

Automate Your Data Science Jobs Search: Using ChatGPT, RSS & Alerts to Save Hours Each Week

Data science roles land daily across banks, product companies, consultancies, scaleups & the public sector—often buried in ATS portals or duplicated across boards. The fix: put discovery on rails with keyword-rich alerts, RSS feeds & a reusable ChatGPT workflow that triages listings, ranks fit, & tailors your CV in minutes. This copy-paste playbook is for www.datascience-jobs.co.uk readers. It’s UK-centric, practical, & designed to save you hours each week. What You’ll Have Working In 30 Minutes A role & keyword map spanning Core DS, Applied/Research, Product/Decision Science, NLP/CV, Causal/Experimentation, Time Series/Forecasting, MLOps-adjacent & Analytics Engineering overlaps. Shareable Boolean searches for Google & job boards that strip out noise. Always-on alerts & RSS feeds that bring fresh UK roles to you. A ChatGPT “Data Science Job Scout” prompt that deduplicates, scores match & outputs ready-to-paste actions. A simple pipeline tracker so deadlines & follow-ups never slip.

🍪 We use cookies to enhance your browsing experience on our website. By continuing to use this site, you consent to the use of cookies as described in our Cookie Policy. You can review our Cookie Policy for more information.