Data Idols

Head of Analytics Salary: 90,000 - 100,000 + bonus Location: Manchester 2-4 days a month The Opportunity We're working with a leading, high-growth consumer brand that is investing heavily in data. They're building a centralised data function with a modern stack to unlock insight and drive smarter decision-making across the organisation. As Head of Analytics, you'll lead a team of analysts embedded across product, marketing, finance and operations, while also setting the standards, frameworks and governance centrally. This is a great opportunity to step into a newly created leadership role, shape the analytics strategy, and deliver measurable commercial impact in a fast-paced, digital-first business. Skills and Experience Strong leadership experience within analytics or BI teams, ideally in fast-moving, consumer-facing organisations Track record of partnering with senior stakeholders to influence strategy and commercial outcomes Excellent SQL skills and experience with modern BI tools Ability to set direction and standards for a distributed analytics team while supporting embedded analysts in different domains If you are looking for a new challenge, then please submit your CV for initial screening and more details. Head of Analytics

Head of Data Science Salary: 110K - 120K + bonus Location: Manchester 2-4 days a month The Opportunity We're working with a high-growth business that is scaling its data function to the next level. Data scientists here have traditionally combined reporting with predictive modelling, but the business is now creating a dedicated leadership role to bring focus, structure and engineering rigour to the discipline. As Head of Data Science, you'll lead a growing team of 6+ scientists embedded across product and functional teams, while also setting the technical direction and ensuring alignment with company-wide OKRs. You'll drive the transition towards machine learning engineering, championing end-to-end model ownership from research through to deployment in production. This is a fantastic opportunity to shape the data science strategy, support the career growth of talented scientists, and deliver measurable impact in areas such as search, pricing, personalisation, vouchers, marketing, operations and finance. Skills and Experience Proven leadership experience in data science or machine learning, ideally within product-led or consumer-facing organisations Strong background in building and deploying ML models at scale in production environments Ability to structure and lead embedded data science teams, partnering effectively with senior stakeholders across multiple domains Hands-on technical expertise with tools such as Databricks, Python, Spark, and GCP/BigQuery Engineering mindset, with experience moving teams toward machine learning engineering best practice Credibility to lead long-tenured individual contributors while providing direction, mentorship and career development If you are looking for a new challenge, then please submit your CV for initial screening and more details. Head of Data Science

Data Scientist Salary: 75,000 - 95,000 Data Idols are working with a fast-growing technology organisation to hire a Data Scientist. This is a hands-on role working directly with clients, embedding into their teams to understand their challenges and deploy data-driven solutions. The Opportunity As a Data Scientist, you'll work at the intersection of analytics, engineering, and client delivery. You'll partner closely with stakeholders to scope complex problems, wrangle messy real-world datasets, and design solutions that can be deployed into production. This role combines technical depth with the ability to translate data science into practical outcomes for clients. If you thrive on variety, enjoy solving problems face-to-face, and want to see your models make an immediate impact, this is a great fit. Skills and Experience Strong background in data science, with expertise in Python and SQL Experience building and deploying machine learning models into production Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work with ambiguous, complex data Proven ability to engage directly with clients and non-technical stakeholders Experience working in consulting, professional services, or client-facing roles is highly desirable Knowledge of data engineering, cloud platforms, or applied analytics a plus If you are looking for a new challenge, then please submit your CV for initial screening and more details. Data Scientist

Solutions Engineer Salary: 80,000 - 100,000 Data Idols are working with a fast-growing technology organisation to hire a Solutions Engineer. This is a highly collaborative, client-facing role focused on delivering impactful, data-driven solutions to real-world business challenges. The Opportunity As a Solutions Engineer, you'll operate at the crossroads of data engineering, analytics, and stakeholder engagement. You'll be embedded directly into client teams, helping to scope business needs, define solution architecture, and implement scalable data products that deliver measurable value. This role offers the chance to bridge technical expertise with commercial outcomes-perfect for someone who enjoys designing and deploying solutions while partnering closely with both technical and non-technical stakeholders. If you thrive in dynamic environments and enjoy turning complex requirements into production-ready tools, this role is for you. What You'll Be Doing Engaging directly with clients to understand their business problems and technical constraints Building prototypes and production-grade systems using Python, SQL, and modern cloud platforms Supporting deployment and integration of solutions within client environments Acting as a trusted advisor, helping clients understand the impact and value of data solutions Skills and Experience Proven experience in a data engineering, analytics, or solutions architecture role Strong proficiency in Python and SQL Ability to translate complex technical concepts into business-friendly language Excellent client communication skills, with a track record of successful delivery in consulting or professional services Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g. AWS, GCP, Azure) and modern data tooling is a strong plus Understanding of the software development lifecycle and data product design If you're excited about solving high-impact problems and collaborating with diverse teams to bring data solutions to life, we'd love to hear from you. Please submit your CV for initial screening and more details. Solutions Engineer

Senior Data Engineer Salary: 80,000 - 100,000 per annum Location: London hybrid Data Idols are working with a high-growth, product-led tech company on a mission to transform a global consumer category. With a rapidly growing customer base and a digital product used by millions, they are scaling their data team to power the next phase of growth and innovation. This role sits at the heart of their data platform strategy, perfect for an experienced Senior Data Engineer who wants to build infrastructure that shapes real-time decisions across Product, Growth, and Marketing teams. The Opportunity This is a hands-on, impactful position where you'll have full ownership of the data engineering stack. You'll be responsible for designing and maintaining scalable pipelines and orchestration systems that enable product innovation, campaign optimisation, and personalised user experiences at scale. Working closely with Engineering, Growth, and Product, you'll ensure that data is reliable, unified, and readily accessible for both analytics and experimentation. Skills & Experience Strong expertise with Google Cloud Platform, especially BigQuery Proficient in SQL and Python Confident working with analytics engineering tools like dbt Senior Data Engineer

Senior AI Engineer Salary: 80,000 - 110,000 + Equity options Location: London hybrid The Opportunity We are working with a rapidly scaling business that is tackling one of the UK's most important challenges, helping organisations unlock the potential of AI while addressing the growing skills gap. Having recently undergone a strategic rebrand, the company is now entering an accelerated growth phase and requires an experienced AI professional to join their head office team. This role is a rare opportunity to combine hands-on AI engineering expertise with client consulting, solution delivery, and technical leadership. You'll play a critical role in shaping solutions for high-profile organisations across multiple sectors, while also contributing to the internal development of new AI-driven products and training programmes. What You'll Be Doing Leading technical input in pre-sales and client-facing conversations Designing and delivering AI solutions across a variety of industries Acting as an internal consultant, applying AI to improve business processes and scale operations Supporting the company's AI training academy, mentoring and guiding diverse talent pipelines Collaborating closely with leadership, sales, delivery, and academy teams to shape innovative solutions Skills and Experience Experience working in the industry delivering AI or ML solutions A strong technical foundation with the ability to design and deploy AI systems end-to-end Confidence in client-facing roles, with the ability to communicate technical concepts clearly to non-technical audiences Experience mentoring or coaching other engineers, and an interest in developing people A flexible, entrepreneurial mindset suited to a fast-growing, high-impact environment If you are looking for a new challenge, then please submit your CV for initial screening and more details. Senior AI Engineer