Data & AI Lead
Likely
Sponsorship likelihood
This employer has issued visas recently. Possible if it's SOC 3544
Not disclosed
Salary
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£55,000
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role may qualify for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 2132 is an eligible occupation, but we are only 26% sure that is the right code. WILD COSMETICS LIMITED is a licensed sponsor, so if the code fits, the role should qualify. Check the occupation eligibility rules against what the job actually involves.
We pick the code from the advert's text, so it is our best guess, not the employer's. Each code it could be has its own likelihood:
- Likely 2132 (IT managers) · 26% match
- Likely 2133 (IT business analysts, architects and systems designers) · 27% match
- Possible 3544 (Data analysts) · 21% match
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What each route needs for this job
| Occupation code | New entrant 70% of going rate | STEM PhD 80% of going rate | Relevant PhD 90% of going rate | Standard rate 100% of going rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2132 IT managers Most likely code | £38,500 | £44,000 | £49,500 | £55,000 |
2133 IT business analysts, architects and systems designers Also possible | £38,400 | £43,900 | £49,400 | £54,900 |
3544 Data analysts Also possible | £33,400 | £41,700 | £41,700 | £41,700 |
We use the lowest threshold across the plausible codes. Likelihood is Possible at most when the pay clears only a lower rate, or only under a less likely code. How the Home Office picks the code
About the role
About us
Hi there 👋 We're Wild. We set out to remove single-use plastic from the bathroom and ended up building one of the fastest-growing personal care brands in Europe. Our refillable, natural deodorant is now in millions of hands, our cases are collected like accessories, and our collaborations - from Disney to seasonal scent drops - keep the brand fresh, playful and impossible to ignore. Now part of the Unilever family, we have the backing to go global while keeping the pace, ambition and mischief of a start-up.
🚀The Role
We’re looking for a hands-on, commercially minded Data & AI Lead to run our data stack and lead the team that builds on it. The data team are moving up the stack and looking for someone to guide us through this journey from a data function that produces answers to builds systems. AI is the way we create a fully self-service data function.
You’ll lead our in-house data team of analytics engineers and AI and automation engineers. You’ll be the go-to person for technical knowledge and for how our data works. Plus, you’ll own the full stack and be the decision maker on tooling. This is an exciting and fast-paced role which reports into our Chief Finance & Operations Officer.
⚡️What you'll do
🏗️ Data tooling and pipeline
Own our modern data stack (Fivetran, Snowflake, dbt Cloud, ThoughtSpot, GCP) and keep it reliable and cost effective.
Own tooling decisions end to end: select the right tools for what we’re doing, manage contracts and vendors, and keep platform costs in check
Create frameworks for validations and tests so problems are caught in the pipeline, not in the board pack
Be the person everyone goes to with data questions, and know our data inside out
Keep up with new features across the stack and bring in the ones that matter
🧠 AI and governance
Drive our data and AI strategy
Make sure AI runs in a safe, governed environment, with our data in the best possible shape (access, privacy and responsible use)
Own the semantic layer as the single place we define our metrics, used by our BI tool, Claude and every agent we build
Build in evals, checks and validations so we know when answers drift from what we expect
📈 Commercial
Work closely with Finance on our P&L and understand what moves our margin in a D2C and retail business
Bring a commercial mindset to every decision, and push back when the data doesn’t support the story
👥 Team Leadership
Lead and develop a team with different skills and different jobs, including analytics engineers, AI and automation engineers and offshore colleagues
Make sure projects get delivered, with clear priorities and good judgement on what comes first
Lead by example, review code and approve PRs, and coach the team to do their best work
What we’re looking for
Essential:
5+ years experience in a Data role
Deep, hands-on experience with Snowflake, dbt (good experience with GCP)
Strong knowledge of data governance
Experience designing data architecture (choosing data tooling and managing contracts )
Experience leading and developing a team, with a track record of getting projects delivered
Experience putting tests, evals and validations around data and AI to keep it safe and accurate
A commercial mindset, with a clear understanding of margin in a D2C and retail business
The ability to work at pace and juggle a lot at once
A genuine drive to be at the forefront of AI, and to bring the team with you
Desirable:
Experience with a range of BI and visualisation tools (we’re not tied to one)
DTC, subscription or consumer goods experience
Retail data such as EPOS or panel data
Experience building on AI and LLM tools with company data
⚡️What you’ll get from us:
25 days holidays + bank holidays + 9 extra remote working days
Hybrid working, 3 days a week in our shiny new London office
Enhanced maternity, paternity & parental leave
4% Company Pension
Mental well-being support through Spill
Private healthcare through Vitality
Weekly early finishes and social events
Annual L&D budget
Free breakfast
Free & discounted Wild products
2 x team volunteering days and 2 x personal volunteering days
Access to cycle to work & cycle saver scheme
Ready to become a Wild thing?!
At Wild, we know that diversity drives innovation and creativity. We are committed to creating and maintaining a workplace where all employees feel valued and empowered to bring their most authentic selves to work. We recognise that diversity goes beyond visible differences such as race, gender, age, and ethnicity, and encompasses a broad spectrum of backgrounds, experiences, perspectives, and abilities. We encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply.
If we can make any adjustments to help you to perform your best in the process, please let us know!
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Where this offer sits in the market
IT managers (SOC 2132) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~224k in sample- Middle half £43,316–71,396
- Median £56,056
- Going rate £55,000
- Threshold £41,700
- New entrant £38,500–49,500
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Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. WILD COSMETICS LIMITED holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 2132 going rate of £55,000. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.