Lead Data Scientist

Company: Artis Recruitment
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Salary: £70,000 – 80,000 per year

Requirements

  • We are looking for an experienced Lead Data Scientist or Senior Data Scientist with previous leadership experience.
  • We need strong skills in Python, SQL, and either R or a similar analytical language.
  • We need experience in machine learning, predictive modelling, and statistical analysis.
  • We need experience with Databricks or comparable cloud-based analytics platforms.
  • We need experience with Tableau, Power BI, or other data visualisation tools.
  • We need experience working with cloud data platforms, data lakes, and enterprise data warehouses.
  • We need experience leading and developing technical teams.
  • We need the ability to communicate complex analytical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
  • We are looking for someone who is naturally inquisitive, commercially minded, and focused on delivering business value through data.

Responsibilities

  • We will lead, mentor, and develop a team of Data Scientists and Analysts.
  • We will deliver advanced analytics, predictive modelling, and machine learning solutions to solve complex business challenges.
  • We will identify opportunities where AI and data science can create measurable business improvements.
  • We will translate business requirements into scalable analytical solutions.
  • We will work alongside Data Engineering and BI teams to deploy and maintain production-ready models.
  • We will champion innovation by evaluating emerging technologies and best practices within data science and AI.
  • We will present analytical findings and recommendations to senior stakeholders across the organisation.
  • We will drive continuous improvement across analytical capability, governance, and delivery.

Technologies

  • AI
  • Cloud
  • Databricks
  • Machine Learning
  • Power BI
  • Python
  • SQL
  • Tableau

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We are an established UK organisation offering a 12-month fixed-term contract for a Lead Data Scientist. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a forward-thinking organisation where data is central to business strategy and innovation. The role reports into the Head of Analytics and combines leadership, stakeholder engagement, and hands-on data science. We offer a salary of £70,000-£80,000, a 10% annual bonus, private healthcare, a generous pension, 25 days annual leave with the option to buy more, hybrid working with three days per week in our Bristol office, an employee wellbeing programme, excellent learning and development opportunities, and a collaborative and supportive working environment.

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Posted: July 13th, 2026