11 of 11 Head of Data Science Jobs in the South East

Head of Data Science - £120-140k + Equity | Fintech | London Hybrid G.Digital have partnered with a major Digital Fintech lender in the Automotive space seeking a Head of Data Science to support as they build their flagship platform! Why we chose … ve received £240 million in funding backed by incredible investors like QED 💰They save customers money! In their Trustpilot ratings they have an average of 4.9 out of 5 🕒 Offer true flexibility including remote first working, core hours and the autonomy to be measured on productivity ✅ Are using … the latest tools and tech to complete a variety of exciting greenfield projects The role: As a Head of Data Science, you will report into the Chief Data Officer. You will lead the business on their credit scoring/fraud and collections journey, providing More ❯

Aventis Solutions has partnered with a fast-growing Anglo-American tech team seeking a Head of AI, Data Science & Data Engineering (Software Engineering) to architect, build and deliver an innovative AI strategy and drive transformative AI initiatives company-wide. This is your chance to be … at the forefront of innovation, leveraging cutting-edge technology to create solutions that matter. Key details: Salary : £150,000-175,000 + 25% bonus + 18% pension contribution + private healthcare allowance + strong benefits package Location : Remote-based + London HQ + New York tech team (very flexible … in this role as the firm expands. Potential to be a fully-fledged CAIO as you prove the capability. Key Skills, Attributes, Tech Desired: Data/AI Pedigree : Proven experience in senior leadership roles focused on data or artificial intelligence or software engineering/information technology. Tech-savvy More ❯

Head of Data Science Hybrid, London. I'm working with a well known financial institution to find an exceptional Head of Data Science to lead and scale their data science function. Ideally, you will bring strong experience in fintech or … financial services, with a proven ability to build high-performing teams and deliver impactful, data-driven solutions. Key Responsibilities: Build, mentor, and lead a high-caliber data science team. Define and execute the data science roadmap in alignment with business objectives. Present analysis and insights … audiences through written reports and verbal presentations. Work closely with engineering, product, and executive teams to integrate models into production systems. Drive innovation in data usage across analytics, predictive modeling, and decision systems. What We’re Looking For: 8+ years of data science experience, including 2+ More ❯

Head of Data Science - Contract - London/Hybrid *** RED are currently looking for a Head of Data Science to work on a project with a key client of ours based in London. This position will be a long term contract opportunity … and will require someone who can work Hybrid in London. We are looking for the following: 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 More ❯

Head of Data Science | London (Hybrid) | Financial Services Credit💳| up to £140,000 Peaple Talent have partnered with one of the UKs most recognisable financial services companies. They specialise in giving customers credit they need, enhancing credit scores, and boosting financial health. Due to exciting … growth plans we are now looking for an experienced Head of Data Science, to lead a team working on solving problems across many aspects of a set of consumer lending products. This role will be responsible for guiding and growing a team of data scientists, driving the creation, implementation, and oversight of high-quality models and statistical algorithms across the organisation. We are looking for: A number of years experience in a Data Science leadership position Track record of developing and coaching high performance teams Must More ❯

Head of Data Science – Sports & Sports Betting 📍 London (Hybrid) | 💰 £100k + bonus| 🎯 Reporting to Founders We’re partnering with a fast-growing sports betting company, backed by top-tier investors, to find a Head of Data Science . You'll lead the … data strategy, build predictive models, and scale a world-class team – all while working directly with the founders. What you'll do: Own the data science roadmap and team structure Build and productionise models (pricing, recommendations, fraud detection) Collaborate across product and engineering Deliver insights to guide … strategy and growth What we’re looking for: Proven leadership in data science/ML Strong Python/SQL skills; cloud experience (AWS/GCP) Background in sports, betting, or real-time analytics is a big plus More ❯

Job Title : Head/VP of Data (Contractor) Location : London, UK (Remote options available) Duration : 3 months (with potential for extension) Pay : Market rate I'm partnering with a fast-growing fashion startup that’s redefining consumer experiences through cutting-edge data insights. Role Overview : We … re looking for a VP/Head of Data to join their team on a contractual basis. This pivotal role involves defining and executing their data strategy, overseeing data infrastructure, and leading analytics initiatives. Key Responsibilities : Data Strategy : Help execute the current data strategy Leadership : Lead and mentor 4 others within Data team Analytics and Insights : Oversee the development of analytics frameworks to extract actionable insights, predict trends, and identify growth opportunities. Data Governance : Ensure data quality, security, and compliance with relevant regulations and best practices. Qualifications : Proven More ❯

Head of Data Science (Credit Risk & Fraud) Up to £140,000 London Hybrid I am currently hiring for a top consumer lending fintech based in London. They are looking to bring in a top leader in data science function to come into the business … scorecard models using SQL, Python, and Snowflake Developing models for fraud prevention and models for customer analytics Working with senior stakeholders across different areas of the business being able to manage both down and up Setting out the data science and modelling roadmap for the business Improving … efficiency with the development of automation across the business. Cross-collaborating with other functions across the business to increase efficiency and revenue Your Skills & Experience: Experience with Unsecured consumer lending Strong experience using SQL and python across your career. Experience owning and developing credit risk models Experience developing scorecards More ❯

HEAD OF DATA SCIENCE - CREDIT RISK £120,000-140,000 (dependent on experience) London - 3 days in office Great opportunity with a scaling FinTech lender in the UK. This business offer a fast-paced and driven work environment, with a really collaborative team culture that encourages … their team to own their modelling function, across credit risk, collections, fraud and more. You'd work as an Individual Contributor to lead the Data Science function to make an impact on business performance. THE ROLE Develop a range of credit models within the business, predominantly scorecards … broader decisioning models Using innovative machine learning techniques to further enhance the model suite and drive profitability across the business Own implementation and impact of predictive models across the product suite YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE : Essential to have experience developing predictive models SQL and Python experience is essential Highly More ❯

Job Title: Head of Data Type of Company: AI Biotechnology Location: London (Hybrid) Salary: Up to £140k base The Company Our client is a pioneering AI biotech company revolutionising medical research by merging human expertise with artificial intelligence. They focus on accelerating drug discovery and improving … patient outcomes through AI-powered solutions. The Role As Head of Machine Learning, you will take a leadership role in driving the strategic development and application of machine learning methods to enhance drug discovery and therapeutic target identification. Leading the Frontier Research group, you will tackle complex … challenges in the design of AI systems for drug development, applying advanced techniques to multimodal patient data. You will be a key decision-maker in shaping the future of AI-powered healthcare solutions and managing a high-performing team of experts. Lead and oversee the development of More ❯

A global insurer is looking to hire a Head of Data Analytics for their London Market team. The business is well known and has had double digit growth year on year for the past 15 years. This is an AVP level position and it is essential that … the individual has London Market experience. The Role: Lead the London Market Analytics team, overseeing data scientists, engineers, and technical experts to deliver impactful, analytics-led solutions. Partner with underwriting stakeholders to design predictive models and tools that enhance decision-making and portfolio profitability. Drive the development and deployment … of advanced analytics techniques including GLMs, GBMs, NLP, and machine learning methods. Ensure effective project planning, prioritization, and alignment with stakeholder needs. Collaborate across cross-functional teams and departments to solve complex business problems. Develop actionable insights using diverse analytical tools and technologies to support strategic decisions. Explore and More ❯