Head of Data Science Jobs in the UK

14 of 14 Head of Data Science Jobs in the UK

Head of Data Science

England, United Kingdom
Burns Sheehan
Head of Data Science/£160,000 - £175,000 + 30% Bonus/Hybrid Role: Head of Data Science Location: London Salary/Package: £140,000 - £165,000 + Bonus (up to 30 percent) Onsite v Remote: 2-3 days per week in office Our client, one of the most established … names in their sector are on the lookout for a Head of Data Science to lead the Data Science, Machine Learning & Advanced Analytics capability. As the Head of Data Science, you will take over a number of teams and be the strategic leader in enhancing current Data Science methods as well as introducing new areas of revenue/progression for the Data Science department. On top of your responsibilities as Head of Data Science, you will also work closely with AI Engineering based teams as they and you explore possibilities within that sector. If this Head of More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: GBP Annual
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Head of Data Science (hands on) - FinTech

England, United Kingdom
Wyatt Partners
Head of Data Science (hands on) - FinTech Head of Data Science (hands on) - FinTech Head of Data Science (hands on) - FinTech Head of Data Science role with a fast growth B2B FinTech company, backed by multiple Billionaires and major global investment firm. You'll … join an existing team of 2 Data Scientists in a wider business of 35 staff currently, and report into the Chief Product Officer. The CEO is a former Data Scientist so you'll be able to exchange notes! The Head of Data Science will work on: Credit risk models: working with the … Chief Risk Officer to create advanced machine learning models Affordability models: using both bureau and open banking data, create transaction classification models and derive the amounts that are safe for each individual business to borrow Product improvements: use predictive models to understand the key drivers behind the conversion funnel and work hand in hand with the CPO to tailor More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: GBP Annual
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Head of Data Science

England, United Kingdom
Wyatt Partners
A Head of Data Science is the next key strategic hire for a rapid growth startup company in the retail industry with a global reach. They have grown from 2 people to 30 people in 2 and a half years, and have seen strong revenue growth! The company are cash rich, but data strategy poor. … What's great about this Head of Data Science role You get the opportunity to develop a data science platform and a team from scratch (immediate need to hire further data scientists when you join) The company is rich in untapped customer data offering huge opportunities to create value You will work … closely with world class engineers to develop a new data warehouse Budget and bandwidth available to develop new products and services utilise the best commercial software Working directly with the CMO, and also the founder of the business (an MIT grad!) You will need to be a top class Statistician You will likely have done a very numerate More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: GBP Annual
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Head of Data Science

City of London, London, United Kingdom
New Street Consulting Group (NSCG)
Interim Head of Data Science – London (Hybrid) NSCG is supporting a global financial services firm in the search for a Head of Data Science a strategic and delivery-focused leader who will drive enterprise-wide impact through advanced analytics, machine learning, and generative AI. This is a high-profile opportunity to lead … a global team and embed data science into the core of decision-making, product innovation, and operational excellence. The successful candidate will be a hands-on delivery leader, capable of translating complex business challenges into scalable, production-ready data solutions. Key Focus Areas: Delivery Leadership : Own the end-to-end lifecycle of data science initiatives — from business case to model deployment and performance tracking. Team Building : Lead and grow a high-performing team of data scientists, ML engineers, and quantitative analysts. Cross-Functional Impact : Partner with stakeholders across trading, risk, product, marketing, and technology to deliver measurable outcomes. Innovation & Execution : Build next-gen data products including recommendation engines More ❯
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Head of Data Science

London Area, United Kingdom
New Street Consulting Group (NSCG)
Interim Head of Data Science – London (Hybrid) NSCG is supporting a global financial services firm in the search for a Head of Data Science a strategic and delivery-focused leader who will drive enterprise-wide impact through advanced analytics, machine learning, and generative AI. This is a high-profile opportunity to lead … a global team and embed data science into the core of decision-making, product innovation, and operational excellence. The successful candidate will be a hands-on delivery leader, capable of translating complex business challenges into scalable, production-ready data solutions. Key Focus Areas: Delivery Leadership : Own the end-to-end lifecycle of data science initiatives — from business case to model deployment and performance tracking. Team Building : Lead and grow a high-performing team of data scientists, ML engineers, and quantitative analysts. Cross-Functional Impact : Partner with stakeholders across trading, risk, product, marketing, and technology to deliver measurable outcomes. Innovation & Execution : Build next-gen data products including recommendation engines More ❯
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Head of Data Science

Manchester, United Kingdom
Data Idols
Head of Data Science Salary: £110K - £120K + bonus Location: Manchester 2-4 days a month The Opportunity We're working with a high-growth business that is scaling its data function to the next level. Data scientists here have traditionally combined reporting with predictive modelling, but the business is now creating a dedicated … leadership role to bring focus, structure and engineering rigour to the discipline. As Head of Data Science, you'll lead a growing team of 6+ scientists embedded across product and functional teams, while also setting the technical direction and ensuring alignment with company-wide OKRs. You'll drive the transition towards machine learning engineering, championing … end-to-end model ownership from research through to deployment in production. This is a fantastic opportunity to shape the data science strategy, support the career growth of talented scientists, and deliver measurable impact in areas such as search, pricing, personalisation, vouchers, marketing, operations and finance. Skills and Experience Proven leadership experience in data science More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: £110000 - £120000/annum
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Head of Data Science

Manchester, Lancashire, United Kingdom
Data Science Festival
Head of Data Science Salary: £110K - £120K + bonus Location: Manchester 2-4 days a month The Opportunity We're working with a high-growth business that is scaling its data function to the next level. Data scientists here have traditionally combined reporting with predictive modelling, but the business is now creating a dedicated … leadership role to bring focus, structure and engineering rigour to the discipline. As Head of Data Science, you'll lead a growing team of 6+ scientists embedded across product and functional teams, while also setting the technical direction and ensuring alignment with company-wide OKRs. You'll drive the transition towards machine learning engineering, championing … end-to-end model ownership from research through to deployment in production. This is a fantastic opportunity to shape the data science strategy, support the career growth of talented scientists, and deliver measurable impact in areas such as search, pricing, personalisation, vouchers, marketing, operations and finance. Skills and Experience Proven leadership experience in data science More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: GBP Annual
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Head of Data Science & Analytics

United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Millfield Recruitment Group
Head of Data Science & Analytics £80,000 - £90,000 per annum Fully Remote My client is a leading EdTech business in the UK that empowers educators to create interactive and customizable teaching materials in minutes, turning static lessons into dynamic, student-centred learning experiences. With millions of active users across the globe, strong organic growth … product by teachers, the company is entering an exciting new chapter as they drive innovation through emerging technologies such as AI to build an even more powerful product. The Head of Data Science & Analytics will build and lead the team that powers data driven decision making across the business. The role will be responsible for … establishing best in class data practices and analysis, improving data accessibility and enabling every business function to leverage insights for smarter decision making. Day to day you will be responsible for leading the delivery of high quality analysis that drives strategic and operational decisions; develop frameworks for tracking performance measuring outcomes and running testing; translating complex data More ❯
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Head of Data Science

City of London, London, United Kingdom
Xcede
Head of AI x3–4 days a week in the office (nearest station: Camden Town) About the Role & Company This high-growth technology company has rapidly scaled a platform that blends on-demand solutions with intelligent optimisation. It helps thousands of businesses improve work management, service quality, and operational performance in real time. After launching a new … reached seven-figure annual recurring revenue within its first year, the business is now preparing for further UK expansion and a move into international markets. They are hiring a Head of AI/Data Science to take things to the next level. This person will lead technical direction, guide a growing team, and remain closely involved … systems that power real-world impact across the platform. You’ll shape the roadmap, lead from the front, and play a key role in embedding intelligence into every aspect of product and strategy. What You’ll Be Doing Set the overall AI strategy and ensure it connects clearly to product outcomes, user value, and business growth Lead and support More ❯
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Head of Data Science

London, UK
Xcede
Head of AI x3–4 days a week in the office (nearest station: Camden Town) About the Role & Company This high-growth technology company has rapidly scaled a platform that blends on-demand solutions with intelligent optimisation. It helps thousands of businesses improve work management, service quality, and operational performance in real time. After launching a new … reached seven-figure annual recurring revenue within its first year, the business is now preparing for further UK expansion and a move into international markets. They are hiring a Head of AI/Data Science to take things to the next level. This person will lead technical direction, guide a growing team, and remain closely involved … systems that power real-world impact across the platform. You’ll shape the roadmap, lead from the front, and play a key role in embedding intelligence into every aspect of product and strategy. What You’ll Be Doing Set the overall AI strategy and ensure it connects clearly to product outcomes, user value, and business growth Lead and support More ❯
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Head of Data Science

England, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Robert Half
Robert Half has partnered exclusively with a client in Birmingham who are looking for a proven senior leader to take charge of their data science strategy and drive the next wave of AI innovation. This is a permanent opportunity, with hybrid working, paying up to £95,000 with great benefits such as bonus and car allowance. … who can operate at executive level, set vision, and deliver impact while building out teams, platforms, and solutions that scale across the business. The Role Own the organisation-wide data science strategy, with a focus on Generative AI, ML, and advanced analytics Be the senior voice on AI, influencing board-level discussions and shaping how data science drives commercial outcomes. Establish an AI Centre of Excellence to embed data-driven thinking across all functions. Deliver enterprise-scale GenAI solutions (eg copilots, virtual assistants, RAG systems) and lead classical ML initiatives. Define governance and ethical standards for responsible AI adoption. What We're Looking For Extensive senior leadership experience leading large, enterprise data science More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: GBP 80,000 - 95,000 Annual
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Head of Data Science

United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Robert Half
Robert Half has partnered exclusively with a client in Birmingham who are looking for a proven senior leader to take charge of their data science strategy and drive the next wave of AI innovation. This is a permanent opportunity, with hybrid working, paying up to £95,000 with great benefits such as bonus and car allowance. … who can operate at executive level, set vision, and deliver impact while building out teams, platforms, and solutions that scale across the business. The Role Own the organisation-wide data science strategy, with a focus on Generative AI, ML, and advanced analytics Be the senior voice on AI, influencing board-level discussions and shaping how data science drives commercial outcomes. Establish an AI Centre of Excellence to embed data-driven thinking across all functions. Deliver enterprise-scale GenAI solutions (e.g. copilots, virtual assistants, RAG systems) and lead classical ML initiatives. Define governance and ethical standards for responsible AI adoption. What We're Looking For Extensive senior leadership experience leading large, enterprise data science More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent, Work From Home
Salary: £95,000
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Head of Data Science

City of London, London, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Harnham
Job Title: Head of Data Science Location: Central London (Zone 1) – hybrid Working: 2–3 days/week in-office + ~20–25% EU travel About the Company A billion Euro international B2C company operating across major European markets. The company has recently centralised its data leadership to build a world-class predictive AI capability. … With thousands of staff globally, they’re embedding AI across marketing, product, risk, and operations. The business is highly regulated, operates under strict compliance regimes (GDPR, EU AI Act), and is backed by long-term private ownership. The Role Own and deliver the predictive AI strategy across multiple regulated B2C markets. You’ll report to the CMO (also CIO … deployment Strong B2C experience (e.g. ecommerce, gaming, telco) MSc required; PhD optional Executive-level stakeholder management Exposure to GenAI and cloud ML stacks (Databricks, Azure, AWS) Pathway to Chief Data Officer Interested? Please apply below. More ❯
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Head of Data Science

London Area, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Harnham
Job Title: Head of Data Science Location: Central London (Zone 1) – hybrid Working: 2–3 days/week in-office + ~20–25% EU travel About the Company A billion Euro international B2C company operating across major European markets. The company has recently centralised its data leadership to build a world-class predictive AI capability. … With thousands of staff globally, they’re embedding AI across marketing, product, risk, and operations. The business is highly regulated, operates under strict compliance regimes (GDPR, EU AI Act), and is backed by long-term private ownership. The Role Own and deliver the predictive AI strategy across multiple regulated B2C markets. You’ll report to the CMO (also CIO … deployment Strong B2C experience (e.g. ecommerce, gaming, telco) MSc required; PhD optional Executive-level stakeholder management Exposure to GenAI and cloud ML stacks (Databricks, Azure, AWS) Pathway to Chief Data Officer Interested? Please apply below. More ❯
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Head of Data Science
10th Percentile
£66,775
25th Percentile
£67,563
Median
£79,250
75th Percentile
£91,250