Head of Data Science
London Hybrid 2 days a week | Up to £130,000 + benefits
Do you want to lead a world-class data science function at a high-growth organisation where AI, machine learning and advanced analytics sit at the heart of commercial strategy?
We're looking for a Head of Data Science who's passionate about building and scaling teams, driving innovation and translating complex data into decisions that directly influence business growth
What You'll Do as Head of Data Science
- Lead, mentor and grow a team of data scientists, fostering a culture of innovation, rigour and continuous improvement.
- Define and own the data science strategy, roadmap and ways of working across the function.
- Take ownership of high-impact use cases spanning marketing, pricing, de\mand forecasting and AI innovation.
- Design and oversee the delivery of predictive models and advanced analytics solutions that unlock new revenue opportunities.
- Partner with senior leadership across Growth, Strategy and Technology to embed scalable data science solutions into operational systems.
- Translate complex technical outputs into clear, compelling narratives for board-level and executive stakeholders.
- Champion AI and machine learning innovation, staying ahead of industry best practice and emerging technologies.
- Promote ethical data use, governance and compliance across all analytics initiatives.
What You Bring as Head of Data Science
- Proven experience leading a data science or advanced analytics function.
- Deep technical expertise in Python, SQL and Spark SQL.
- Hands-on experience with machine learning frameworks including TensorFlow, PyTorch and scikit-learn.
- Experience with distributed computing and cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure Synapse or Snowflake.
- Familiarity with data transformation tools (Databricks, Azure Data Factory) and ML platforms (Azure ML).
- Strong commercial acumen with the ability to translate business problems into scalable, impactful solutions.
- A track record of influencing at senior and executive level, with excellent stakeholder management skills.
- Knowledge of governance, compliance and ethical AI frameworks.
Why You'll Love It Here
- Competitive salary up to £130,000
- Hybrid working model
- Performance-related bonus
- Private pension scheme & life assurance
- Employee assistance programme
- Access to Perks at Work with thousands of national & local discounts
- Ongoing training and development opportunities
If you're ready to lead a data science function that drives real commercial impact, apply now for this Head of Data Science role and help shape the future of data-driven decision making.
**Unfortunately, due to the volume of applications, not all submissions will receive feedback.**