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Head of Data Science Team

British Trust for Ornithology • Thetford, Norfolk

Salary
£64k – £64k
Posted
2 November 2026
Work mode
Part-time
Sponsor match
high
Skilled WorkerWorker (A rating)
Role overview

British Trust for Ornithology is hiring a Head of Data Science Team in Thetford, a part-time scientific & qa role advertised as permanent. The advertised salary is £64k – £64k. British Trust for Ornithology holds an active licence on the UK Home Office register of sponsors for the Skilled Worker route, which means it can sponsor a visa for this hire if it chooses to.

We are seeking an inspiring and strategic Head of Data Science Team to maximise the impact of British Trust for Ornithology’s (BTO) data, ensuring it informs research, policy, planning and conservation management across the UK. Leading the delivery of key elements of the Delivering Data Action Area of the BTO Strategy 2023–30, you will shape the development of accessible, robust and engaging data products that meet the needs of diverse audiences. You will oversee the development of analytical w…
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  • Employer: British Trust for Ornithology — confirmed licensed sponsor
  • Visa route: Skilled Worker
  • Advertised salary: £64k – £64k
  • How this salary compares: about 50% above the £42,324 median across 815 scientific & qa roles with published salaries on FindSponsorJobs
  • Location: Thetford, Norfolk · Part-time
  • Similar roles nearby: 1 other live scientific & qa role in Thetford — browse them
  • Posted: 2 November 2026
  • How we verify sponsors: employers are matched against the UK Home Office register of licensed sponsors — read our methodology.
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