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As a Head of Data Science & Engineering as a senior member of the Data & Analytics team you will join us on our journey and undertake a valuable role responsible for the development and delivery of functional strategies, role always modelling the Post Office behaviours and demonstrating a Postmaster first mindset. The job title … will be responsible for leading the development, deployment, and optimisation of data science models and engineering pipelines to drive business transformation. Reporting to the Data & Analytics Director, this role provides strategic and technical leadership to a team of data scientists and data engineers, to facilitate high-quality and actionable insights by ensuring that … data is available and reliable. The role will also oversee workflow prioritisation, quality assurance, and the implementation of best practices in data science and engineering to enhance decision-making across the organisation. Additionally, the Head of Data Science & Engineering will play a key role in fostering innovation, ensuring data compliance, and More ❯

Summary Salary: Competitive Salary & Benefits Grade: 4 Reporting Line: Data & Analytics Director Contract Type: Permanent Location: London Closing Date: 27th June 2025 What to expect As a Head of Data Science & Engineering as a senior member of the Data & Analytics team you will join us on our journey and undertake a valuable role … responsible for the development and delivery of functional strategies, role always modelling the Post Office behaviours and demonstrating a Postmaster first mindset. The job title will be responsible for leading the development, deployment, and optimisation of data science models and engineering pipelines to drive business transformation. Reporting to the Data & Analytics Director, this role provides … strategic and technical leadership to a team of data scientists and data engineers, to facilitate high-quality and actionable insights by ensuring that data is available and reliable. The role will also oversee workflow prioritisation, quality assurance, and the implementation of best practices in data science and engineering to enhance decision-making across More ❯

Join to apply for the Head of Data Science role at Wagestream Join to apply for the Head of Data Science role at Wagestream Direct message the job poster from Wagestream Wagestream is on a mission to bring better financial wellbeing to frontline workers. We partner with some of the world … and access fairer financial products. All in one financial wellbeing super-app. Wagestream is unique: VC-backed and growing at scale-up pace, but with a social conscience. Some of the world's leading financial charities and impact funds were our founding investors, and we operate on a social charter - which means every product we build has to improve … financial health and reduce the $5.6bn ‘premium’ lower-income earners pay for financial services each year. You’d be joining a team of over 200 passionate, ambitious people, across Europe and the USA, building a category-leading fintech product and all united by that same mission. The Opportunity: Wagestream is hiring a hands-on Head of Data More ❯

Direct message the job poster from Harnham Senior Recruitment Consultant - CRM, Data Strategy, Digital and Customer Insights at Harnham HEAD OF DATA SCIENCE & ANALYTICS HYBRID – LONDON – 2 days a week in the office THE COMPANY This media group are currently going through a huge growth period and are looking for a Head of Data Science & Analytics to support this expansion! THE ROLE As a Head of Data Science & Analytics, you can expect to be involved in the following: Leading their UK based Data Science & Analytics function Taking a strategic approach, to support the business’ growth across digital, product and commercial models Supporting and mentoring … the team with hands-on work occasionally Drive value through advanced analytics, experimentation, insights, etc Work closely with a variety of different stakeholders across content, product, commercial, and operations YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE Experience within the media industry is very much preferred Experience within Data Science & Analytics strategic/leadership roles Knowledge of SQL and Python More ❯

Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base pay range Direct message the job poster from Harnham Building Data Science and Machine Learning Teams in the UK | The Talent Driving The Data and AI Revolution Head of Data Science - Credit Risk/… Lending Up to £130,000 + Bonus London (2/3 days onsite) Company: A long term client of ours, operating within the Credit/Lending space is looking to bring in a new Head of Data Science. Focused on Credit Cards and Loans, the company uses a digital-first platform and smart analytics to assess … affordability fairly and lend responsibly. Backed by a trusted brand, it’s making credit clear, accessible, and ethical. Responsibilities: Lead a Data Science team to build and embed top credit models supporting growth and customer outcomes. Develop and deploy segmented credit models for unsecured consumer lending. Improve data and analytics by identifying opportunities and encouraging rapid testing. More ❯

more. Base pay range Direct message the job poster from Harnham Building Credit Risk, Fraud, and Pricing Analytics teams in the Lending and Insurance Sectors | The Talent Driving The Data and AI Revolution HEAD OF DATA SCIENCE – CREDIT RISK London THE COMPANY This dynamic and fast-paced lender have grown significantly over the past few … years and are looking to add a motivated and experienced individual within their growing data science function. This role offers the chance to work end-to-end across a range of credit models in the business and take on a challenging role which will give you excellent exposure and experience in the credit modelling space. THE ROLE … Work across a range of credit models within the business, predominantly scorecards and broader decisioning models Own the implementation and enhancement of AI techniques to further innovate and enhance the model suite. Using innovative machine learning techniques to further enhance the model suite and drive profitability across the business Manage a small team to enhance business performance YOUR More ❯

Broster Buchanan have partnered with a growing financial services business who are looking for a Head of Data Science. This is an exciting and challenging position for a highly motivated and energetic individual who is looking for the next step in their career. You must enjoy working in a very fast-paced, highly flexible, dynamic environment. The … Head of Data Science will lead a team working and solving problems across many aspects of a set of consumer lending products. This role will be based in central London with hybrid working available. Key responsibilities: Lead and develop a team of Data Scientists that will embed market leading models and processes … within the business to support sustainable growth with a great customer outcome. Lead a team and work on the creation and deployment of best in class segmented credit models that are appropriate for unsecured consumer lending products. Be a driving force in enhancing the data and analytics approach and capability of the business through identifying improvement opportunities More ❯

Broster Buchanan have partnered with a growing financial services business who are looking for a Head of Data Science. This is an exciting and challenging position for a highly motivated and energetic individual who is looking for the next step in their career. You must enjoy working in a very fast-paced, highly flexible, dynamic environment. The … Head of Data Science will lead a team working and solving problems across many aspects of a set of consumer lending products. This role will be based in central London with hybrid working available. Key responsibilities: Lead and develop a team of Data Scientists that will embed market leading models and processes … within the business to support sustainable growth with a great customer outcome. Lead a team and work on the creation and deployment of best in class segmented credit models that are appropriate for unsecured consumer lending products. Be a driving force in enhancing the data and analytics approach and capability of the business through identifying improvement opportunities More ❯

Head of Data Science - Credit Risk/Lending Up to £130,000 + Bonus London (2/3 days onsite) Company: A long term client of ours, operating within the Credit/Lending space is looking to bring in a new Head of Data Science. Focused on Credit Cards and Loans, the … digital-first platform and smart analytics to assess affordability fairly and lend responsibly. Backed by a trusted brand, it’s making credit clear, accessible, and ethical. Responsibilities: Lead a Data Science team to build and embed top credit models supporting growth and customer outcomes. Develop and deploy segmented credit models for unsecured consumer lending. Improve data and … analytics by identifying opportunities and encouraging rapid testing. Work with Analytics to optimise portfolio value through data and modelling adjustments. Communicate insights to stakeholders, monitor model performance, and collaborate across teams and external partners. Requirements: MSc or PhD Degree in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Mathematics, Statistics or related fields. Experience working with models in the Credit Risk/ More ❯

Head of Data Science - Credit Risk/Lending Up to £130,000 + Bonus London (2/3 days onsite) Company: A long term client of ours, operating within the Credit/Lending space is looking to bring in a new Head of Data Science. Focused on Credit Cards and Loans, the … digital-first platform and smart analytics to assess affordability fairly and lend responsibly. Backed by a trusted brand, it’s making credit clear, accessible, and ethical. Responsibilities: Lead a Data Science team to build and embed top credit models supporting growth and customer outcomes. Develop and deploy segmented credit models for unsecured consumer lending. Improve data and … analytics by identifying opportunities and encouraging rapid testing. Work with Analytics to optimise portfolio value through data and modelling adjustments. Communicate insights to stakeholders, monitor model performance, and collaborate across teams and external partners. Requirements: MSc or PhD Degree in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Mathematics, Statistics or related fields. Experience working with models in the Credit Risk/ More ❯

Join to apply for the Head of Data Science role at biomodal 1 week ago Be among the first 25 applicants Join to apply for the Head of Data Science role at biomodal Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. About Biomodal Join the multiomic revolution! Over the … last 20 years, genomic technologies have enabled significant discoveries that bring the promise of personalised medicine closer than ever before. But after two decades of research, it's clear that genetic variation only tells part of the story – biology is dynamic and more complex than A, C, T, G. Already, the added information from a multiomic view … of biology is yielding important insights into cancer, ageing, and neurological disease, and is poised to revolutionise how we understand health and disease beyond canonical variation in DNA. biomodal is an omics-based life sciences technology and analytics company, delivering products that bring the dynamism of our ever-changing biology into focus. Our team is dedicated to developing More ❯

Head of Data Science London – Hybrid Up to £115,000 + Benefits The Opportunity A leading organisation within the Insurance space is seeking a Head of Data Science to lead a team of data scientists and drive high-impact machine learning initiatives. This is a unique opportunity to shape the … data science strategy, work closely with senior stakeholders, and lead the adoption AI. Key Responsibilities Lead and mentor a team of data scientists, from mid-level to lead. Identify, prioritise, and deliver high-value ML projects aligned with business goals. Work closely with senior stakeholders to gain buy-in for data-driven strategies. Oversee model … deployment, monitoring, and recalibration to maximise impact. Ensure full adoption of a Google Cloud-based ML Ops platform. Drive education and advocacy for data science across the business. What We’re Looking For Strong experience leading a high-performing data science team. 6+ Years experience A track record of developing and deploying commercially impactful More ❯

Head of Data Science London – Hybrid Up to £115,000 + Benefits The Opportunity A leading organisation within the Insurance space is seeking a Head of Data Science to lead a team of data scientists and drive high-impact machine learning initiatives. This is a unique opportunity to shape the … data science strategy, work closely with senior stakeholders, and lead the adoption AI. Key Responsibilities Lead and mentor a team of data scientists, from mid-level to lead. Identify, prioritise, and deliver high-value ML projects aligned with business goals. Work closely with senior stakeholders to gain buy-in for data-driven strategies. Oversee model … deployment, monitoring, and recalibration to maximise impact. Ensure full adoption of a Google Cloud-based ML Ops platform. Drive education and advocacy for data science across the business. What We’re Looking For Strong experience leading a high-performing data science team. 6+ Years experience A track record of developing and deploying commercially impactful More ❯

Current responsibilities of Head of Data Science Lead the data science strategy and team to deliver data science solutions e.g. retention, acquisitions and customer management using Python and Spark Lead the hiring to build a great pool of Data Scientists and Engineers for the team and support the recruitment … activities of other data functions Motivate, inspire, coach and mentor colleagues within the Data Science team to help them develop technical excellence Define clear objectives for each individual managed, ensuring each individual has a personal development plan and regularly proactively works on it Support and mentor Data Scientists and Engineers with direct reports in their … role as line managers Motivate, inspire, coach and mentor business partners and stakeholders to help them identify new transformational possibilities that Data Science enables Engage with senior stakeholders to identify and implement machine learning solution Work actively in the innovation team to catalogue, enable and propose innovation ideas A Head of Data Science is More ❯

Current responsibilities of Head of Data Science Lead the data science strategy and team to deliver data science solutions e.g. retention, acquisitions and customer management using Python and Spark Lead the hiring to build a great pool of Data Scientists and Engineers for the team and support the recruitment … activities of other data functions Motivate, inspire, coach and mentor colleagues within the Data Science team to help them develop technical excellence Define clear objectives for each individual managed, ensuring each individual has a personal development plan and regularly proactively works on it Support and mentor Data Scientists and Engineers with direct reports in their … role as line managers Motivate, inspire, coach and mentor business partners and stakeholders to help them identify new transformational possibilities that Data Science enables Engage with senior stakeholders to identify and implement machine learning solution Work actively in the innovation team to catalogue, enable and propose innovation ideas A Head of Data Science is More ❯

Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base pay range Direct message the job poster from Harnham Building Data Science and Machine Learning Teams in the UK | The Talent Driving The Data and AI Revolution Head of Data Science - Fintech London – Hybrid … a fast growing and well funded scale up within the FinTech space and specialise in the car finance industry. With over £240m in funding secured and backing from some of the most respected investors in the space, they’re building tech-driven future with data at the forefront of what they do. They’re now looking for … a new Head of Data Science/Technical Lead to lead and evolve their credit and collections analytics strategy as well as boosting customer engagement. Whilst a senior position, this is still a very hands on position and the core focus of the role will be hands on technical work. What you will be doing More ❯

Social network you want to login/join with: Head of Data Science, london (city of london) col-narrow-left Client: Location: london (city of london), United Kingdom Job Category: Other - EU work permit required: Yes col-narrow-right Job Views: 2 Posted: 16.06.2025 Expiry Date: 31.07.2025 col-wide Job Description: HEAD OF DATA SCIENCE – CREDIT RISK London THE COMPANY This dynamic and fast-paced lender have grown significantly over the past few years and are looking to add a motivated and experienced individual within their growing data science function. This role offers the chance to work end-to-end across a range of credit models in … the business and take on a challenging role which will give you excellent exposure and experience in the credit modelling space. THE ROLE Work across a range of credit models within the business, predominantly scorecards and broader decisioning models Own the implementation and enhancement of AI techniques to further innovate and enhance the model suite. Using innovative machine More ❯

HEAD OF DATA SCIENCE – CREDIT RISK £130,000 London THE COMPANY This dynamic and fast-paced lender have grown significantly over the past few years and are looking to add a motivated and experienced individual within their growing data science function. This role offers the chance to work end-to-end across a range … of credit models in the business and take on a challenging role which will give you excellent exposure and experience in the credit modelling space. THE ROLE Work across a range of credit models within the business, predominantly scorecards and broader decisioning models Own the implementation and enhancement of AI techniques to further innovate and enhance the … experience is essential Experience working with AI, either in a professional or educational environment, is essential Highly desirable to have had experience in Consumer Lending and a strong understanding of the credit lifecycle Experience in a fast-paced environment and ability to work across multiple projects, in a FinTech is a plus SALARY AND BENEFITS Base salary from More ❯

HEAD OF DATA SCIENCE – CREDIT RISK £130,000 London THE COMPANY This dynamic and fast-paced lender have grown significantly over the past few years and are looking to add a motivated and experienced individual within their growing data science function. This role offers the chance to work end-to-end across a range … of credit models in the business and take on a challenging role which will give you excellent exposure and experience in the credit modelling space. THE ROLE Work across a range of credit models within the business, predominantly scorecards and broader decisioning models Own the implementation and enhancement of AI techniques to further innovate and enhance the … experience is essential Experience working with AI, either in a professional or educational environment, is essential Highly desirable to have had experience in Consumer Lending and a strong understanding of the credit lifecycle Experience in a fast-paced environment and ability to work across multiple projects, in a FinTech is a plus SALARY AND BENEFITS Base salary from More ❯

HEAD OF DATA SCIENCE - CREDIT RISK£130,000 London THE COMPANY This dynamic and fast-paced lender have grown significantly over the past few years and are looking to add a motivated and experienced individual within their growing data science function. This role offers the chance to work end-to-end across a range … of credit models in the business and take on a challenging role which will give you excellent exposure and experience in the credit modelling space. THE ROLE Work across a range of credit models within the business, predominantly scorecards and broader decisioning models Own the implementation and enhancement of AI techniques to further innovate and enhance the … experience is essential Experience working with AI, either in a professional or educational environment, is essential Highly desirable to have had experience in Consumer Lending and a strong understanding of the credit lifecycle Experience in a fast-paced environment and ability to work across multiple projects, in a FinTech is a plus SALARY AND BENEFITS Base salary from More ❯

for their next getaway. Our team is the driving force behind our role as our customers’ personal holiday expert — the smart way to get away. About the team Our data science team (currently four data scientists, and we’re hiring two more) works across the business to deploy machine learning approaches that help us realize our ambition … of becoming Europe’s most loved Online Travel Agency. The team focuses on building value for our customers, suppliers, and loveholidays through deploying advanced machine learning techniques. The impact you’ll have Reporting to the Chief Data Officer, the Head of Data Science will help the business deliver AI-powered solutions to assist customers … rate improvements by helping customers find their ideal holiday through sort order and recommendation algorithms. Drive more efficient traffic acquisition through bid optimization algorithms. Help the business make better data-assisted decisions through A/B test analysis reporting. Work across the business to ensure we are choosing the right applications for machine learning technology. The Head of More ❯

If you're passionate about machine learning and data science and ready to lead a team building groundbreaking technology with real-world impact, this role offers a rare opportunity. An innovative software platform is seeking a seasoned leader to oversee its data science function. In this pivotal role, you'll guide both strategic direction and technical … execution of AI initiatives central to the product. The platform helps global enterprises make smarter commercial decisions through predictive insights rooted in customer behaviour. You'll lead a talented team of data scientists, shaping a collaborative, high-performing group. Your focus will be driving innovation, scaling ML systems, and aligning technical efforts with business outcomes. You'll … work with senior leadership and collaborate across departments to ensure machine learning delivers real, lasting value. This role offers a blend of strategic influence and hands-on impact. You'll define how machine learning evolves while ensuring solutions are robust, scalable, and commercially relevant. From improving processes to evaluating new tools, you'll have the freedom and responsibility to More ❯

About biomodal Join the multiomic revolution! Over the last 20 years, genomic technologies have enabled significant discoveries that bring the promise of personalised medicine closer than ever before. But after two decades of research, it's clear that genetic variation only tells part of the story - biology is dynamic and more complex than A, C, T, G. … Already, the added information from a multiomic view of biology is yielding important insights into cancer, ageing, and neurological disease, and is poised to revolutionise how we understand health and disease beyond canonical variation in DNA. biomodal is an omics-based life sciences technology and analytics company, delivering products that bring the dynamism of our ever-changing biology … into focus. Our team is dedicated to developing the most advanced solutions to interrogate and understand the complex interplay of genomics and epigenomics. We have launched our first products, the duet +modC and duet evoC solutions, with more in the pipeline, and are looking to grow and evolve our business accordingly. This is an incredible opportunity to step into More ❯

Head of Data Science (hands on) - FinTech Head of Data Science role with a fast-growing B2B FinTech company, backed by multiple billionaires and a major global investment firm. You'll join an existing team of 2 Data Scientists within a wider business of 35 staff and report to … the Chief Product Officer. The CEO is a former Data Scientist, providing opportunities for knowledge exchange! The Head of Data Science will work on: Credit risk models: Collaborate with the Chief Risk Officer to develop advanced machine learning models. Affordability models: Utilize bureau and open banking data to create transaction classification models and determine … safe borrowing limits for individual businesses. Product improvements: Use predictive models to identify key drivers of the conversion funnel and work with the CPO to enhance customer experience. Sales and distribution: Apply predictive models to identify UK businesses most interested in the company's products and services. Data analytics tech: Partner with the CTO and developers to establish More ❯

Head of Data Science required by a Media Publishing company to head up and grow a Data Science team. The team will be focused on Machine Learning & Statistical Analysis techniques to develop impactful solutions for the business. Initially you will lead a small team of Data Scientists, with strong growth forecast … for the coming year. Allied to team growth you will also be responsible for developing Data Science production process within the business, with a view to creating an Agile work environment which can have optimal impact Given their nature as a publishing business experience of applying NLP expertise is of crucial importance to this hire. Head of Data Science : - Excellent understanding of machine learning techniques and algorithms, such as k-NN, Naive Bayes, Random Forests, etc. - Experience with common data science toolkits, such as Python - Proficiency in using query languages such as SQL on a big data platform e.g. Hadoop, Hive - Good applied statistics skills, such as distributions More ❯