Lead performance data scientist Work, Jobs in Wappenham, Nth (with Salaries)

Lead Performance Data Scientist
Network Rail —Milton Keynes
- £85,395 - £112,583 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Maths
- Machine learning
- No degree
- Free parking
- Annual leave
9d
Lead Data Scientist
Brego —Silverstone
- £90,000 - £110,000 a year
- Full-time
- Remote
- Data analysis skills
- SQL
- Bachelor's degree
- Annual leave
- Flexible schedule
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Process Scale-up Lead
Eligentis —Kidlington
- £40,000 - £65,000 a year
- Full-time
- AutoCAD
- System design
- Maths
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6d
Fraud Data Scientist
Barclays —Northampton
- Computer Science
- SQL
- Analysis skills
6d
Lead Vascular Scientist
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust —Oxford
- £66,582 - £77,368 a year
- Full-time
- Leadership
- Communication skills
8d
Continuous Improvement Manager
Medik8 —Aylesbury
- £50,000 - £60,000 a year
- Hybrid work
- Analysis skills
- Continuous improvement
- Leadership
- Employee discount
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Senior Machine Learning Scientist
AIOI NISSAY DOWA INSURANCE MANAGEMENT LIMITED (ANDIM) —Oxford
- Azure
- Doctoral degree
- Computer Science
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Regulatory Manager
Medik8 —Aylesbury
- £50,000 - £60,000 a year
- Hybrid work
- Management
- Leadership
- Communication skills
- Employee discount
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Health & Safety Manager
Medik8 —Aylesbury
- £50,000 - £70,000 a year
- Hybrid work
- Google Suite
- Analysis skills
- IT
- Employee discount
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Demand Planning Manager
Medik8 —Aylesbury
- £50,000 - £60,000 a year
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Excel
- ERP systems
- Mentoring
- Employee discount
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Production Planner
Medik8 —Aylesbury
- £38,000 - £42,000 a year
- Analysis skills
- Continuous improvement
- Leadership
- Employee discount
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Lead Machine Learning Engineer
AIOI NISSAY DOWA INSURANCE MANAGEMENT LIMITED (ANDIM) —Oxford
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Doctoral degree
- Computer Science
- Maintenance
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
7d
Engineering Facilities Manager
HeliosX —Leamington Spa
- Engineering
- Presentation skills
- Bachelor's degree
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Inventory Planner
Medik8 —Aylesbury
- £35,000 - £45,000 a year
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Excel
- Merchandising
- ERP systems
- Employee discount
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Lead Performance Data Scientist

Network Rail -
Milton Keynes

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Job details

Permanent | Full-time
£85,395 - £112,583 a year
9 days ago

Benefits

Free parking
Annual leave
Company pension
Employee discount
Paid volunteer time

Qualifications

Data mining
R
Maths
Machine learning
Scala
Data science
Python

Full job description

Who We Are

Join Network Rail - Where People and Connections Matter
At Network Rail, we're dedicated to keeping passengers and freight moving safely and efficiently across the country. When you join us, you're not just part of a team - you're part of something that matters to millions. We believe that our people are at the heart of what we do, and every role plays a vital part in building a better, more connected railway. Click here to learn more.

We're committed to creating a diverse, inclusive workplace that reflects the communities we serve. To discover more about our ED&I commitments click here. We value flexibility and understand the importance of a healthy work-life balance. As a Disability Confident Leader, we'll do everything we can to accommodate any needs throughout the recruitment process. You can visit Evenbreaks Career Hive for advice on accessibility support.

If you're ready to make a real difference, we'd love to hear from you!

Vacancy Details

Duration: Permanent

Salary: £85,395 - £101,323

Contact : If you require any support with your application, please click here for contact details.

Some of our great benefits:

Flexible/hybrid working arrangements considered.
Generous annual leave (28 days plus statutory days), with the option to buy/sell days.
Discounts at stations with your Network Rail pass.
Defined benefit pension scheme
75% subsidy on train tickets.
Interest-free travel loan for train and car park season tickets.
Volunteer leave to make a positive impact.

Plus more....

About the role

What does the average day look like?

You will lead the establishment of a data science function within Performance, setting its priorities, standards and operating model so it can deliver meaningful improvements across the rail network.

Working with colleagues across Network Rail and the wider industry, you will identify the biggest performance opportunities, connect and analyse diverse datasets, and shape a pipeline of data science and machine learning work that moves from idea to implementation. You will make sure the function delivers practical outputs that improve reliability, efficiency and decision making.

You will be a trusted voice for senior stakeholders, using evidence and insight to influence priorities and embed data driven decision making in Performance. A key part of the role will be building capability, developing people and creating the right governance, tools and standards for a sustainable data science function.

This is an opportunity to build something new and lasting, shaping how Performance uses data science to support one of the UK's most critical networks every day.

A little bit about the team...

You will join Network Performance at an important point in its development, with a clear ambition to establish data science as a core capability within the function. You will work with analysts, performance specialists, technical experts and industry partners to build a collaborative, forward thinking function that uses data to tackle complex performance challenges. The focus will be on creating strong foundations, sharing knowledge and delivering high quality work that improves how the network operates every day.

Next Steps

CV shortlisting will take place after the advert closes, with interviews planned from the week commencing [date], subject to business needs. Early applications are encouraged, as we may close the advert early due to high application volumes.

We encourage you to review our Safety Vision , as safety is an important part of the culture at Network Rail

All external offers of employment are conditional upon satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks.

Your experience and skills

Who are we looking for?

We are looking for an experienced data science leader who can establish and grow a new capability within Performance. You will bring strong expertise in advanced analytics, statistical methods and machine learning, alongside the strategic judgement to decide where data science can have the greatest impact. A solid academic background in a relevant subject, or equivalent experience, and a proven track record of delivering data science projects from concept through to measurable outcomes will be key.

You will also be a capable leader who can build teams, introduce clear ways of working, communicate complex insights simply and influence senior stakeholders. With a collaborative mindset and a passion for using data to solve complex performance challenges, you will help embed evidence based decision making across the network. Membership of a relevant professional body is welcomed as part of your ongoing professional development.

Essential Criteria

Ability to demonstrate a broad and deep knowledge in the field of Data Science and Advanced Analytics
Degree and appropriate postgraduate qualification or equivalent experience in a relevant subject, such as Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science or Operations Research
Substantial knowledge and experience in statistical and data mining techniques and frameworks
Significant and demonstrable experience of initiating and delivering data science and machine learning projects
Experience of one or more appropriate programming languages (e.g. R, Python, Scala) and machine learning platforms
Sound knowledge of current trends in data science and machine learning
Ability to create and deliver clear communication of outcomes
Membership of a relevant professional body, such as the Chartered Institution of Railway Operators, Chartered Institute for IT, the Operational Research Society or other bodies that are part of the Alliance for Data Science Professionals (AfDSP)

Key Information

Vacancy Details

Number of Positions:

Contract Type:

Permanent

Hours:

Full Time

Salary:

£85,395 - £112,583

Location:

The Quadrant:MK, Milton Keynes

Geographical Area:

South East England (Not inside M25)

Closing Date:

21-JUL-2026

Job Category:

Business, Commercial and Project Management

Function:

System Operator

Organisation:

MH Network Performance (552310) G3

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