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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 ❯

Go back Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Head of Clinical Data Science and Data Engineering The closing date is 13 July 2025 Join CUH during an exciting phase of innovation in healthcare, research, and education as we look to establish and develop a hub for our wide-ranging innovation work across the Trust. … We recognise that the Trust's data represents one of our most potent assets to support innovation, as well as research and quality improvement. But we have yet to fully exploit its potential. Our new Clinical Data Science and Engineering Unit will be the vital engine room for curating, sharing and utilising our data for … novel purposes outside of the routine operations of hospital. It will work collaboratively with the Trust's core digital and data functions, performance and analytics, clinical and operational staff, academics and commercial partners to discover new insights and develop data-driven applications. It will also play a key role in managing the safe, secure and efficient 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 ❯

This range is provided by Creo Recruitment. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base pay range Head of Data Science - AdTech/SaaS/Fraud or Anomaly Detection Job Summary : We seek an experienced and visionary Head of Data Science to join our growing team. In this role, you will bring thought leadership and promote a culture of data excellence by leveraging our data assets to develop advanced data models for identifying fraudulent behaviour and surfacing performance insights within our clients' advertising campaigns. You will communicate and educate the organisation on all things data and data science so you must have a desire to present, collaborate and coach non-technical organisational team members. You will have strong experience in machine learning applications in highly scalable transactional systems and oversight of their implementation and delivery into client-facing applications. You will have extensive experience in creating and promoting a collaborative culture More ❯

Head of Analytics and Data Science Department: Data & Analytics Employment Type: Full Time Location: Cardiff Description Hybrid: 2 days per week in-office In 2002, we became the first insurance comparison site. Our purpose? To make the process of sorting your insurance, utilities or personal finances as easy as possible. We're part of RVU. A group of online brands that include Uswitch, Tempcover and money.co.uk. As a group, we use our shared knowledge to empower people, and help them make decisions confidently across a range of household services. is at the cutting edge of the FinTech industry, so we're always looking for extraordinary talent. If you love what … you do, get in touch today! About the role We believe in the power of data to drive smarter decisions, better products, and meaningful customer experiences, and are on the lookout for a strategic, visionary Head of Analytics to take our analytics capabilities to the next level. Reporting directly to the CTO, this is a high More ❯

Head of Analytics and Data Science Department: Data & Analytics Employment Type: Full Time Location: Cardiff Description Hybrid: 2 days per week in-office In 2002, we became the first insurance comparison site. Our purpose? To make the process of sorting your insurance, utilities or personal finances as easy as possible. We’re part of RVU. A group of online brands that include Uswitch, Tempcover and money.co.uk. As a group, we use our shared knowledge to empower people, and help them make decisions confidently across a range of household services. Confused.com is at the cutting edge of the FinTech industry, so we’re always looking for extraordinary talent. If you love … what you do, get in touch today! About the role We believe in the power of data to drive smarter decisions, better products, and meaningful customer experiences, and are on the lookout for a strategic, visionary Head of Analytics to take our analytics capabilities to the next level. Reporting directly to the CTO, this is a More ❯

Direct message the job poster from Oliver Bernard 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 clearly to senior stakeholders, adapting communication style for both technical and non-technical 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+ years in leadership roles. Strong background in fintech, banking, lending, or payments preferred. Expertise in machine learning, statistics, and 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 ❯

Join to apply for the Head of Data Science and AI role at Talent . Job Details This is a 12-month contract within the public sector, based in Somerset, with hybrid working (3 days onsite per week). The pay range is provided by Talent, with actual pay based on skills and experience; discuss with … your recruiter for more details. Pay and Clearance £1200 per day, inside IR35 Active SC Clearance required Role Overview Our public sector client seeks a Head of Data Science and AI to lead a team of data scientists. Responsibilities include building team capabilities, setting objectives, and ensuring successful project delivery. Skills and Experience Expertise … in data science and machine learning techniques (supervised, unsupervised, deep learning); knowledge of generative AI is desirable. Strong knowledge of statistics, applied mathematics, and scientific analysis with proven experience in delivering organizational benefits. Proficiency in exploratory data analysis and handling large datasets. Experience with Machine Learning Ops and A/B testing. Understanding of 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 ❯

organisation whose mission is to help improve policy and decision-making through rigorous and independent research and analysis. We benefit the public interest through the impact and wide dissemination of over 200 projects per year. Our work at its most impactful changes policy, practice and process to the benefit of the public good. That is also our organisational … Europe’s research is rigorously peer-reviewed, draws on extensive subject and methodological expertise, and is conducted in a professional, delivery-oriented environment. RAND Europe is creating a corporate Data Science Lab (DSL) to bring together 10-15 quantitative researchers who are currently spread across four Research Groups: Science & Emerging Technology Health & Care Education, Employment, & Skills Defence … direction, while making sure the work has real policy impact. The role blends strategic leadership, technical depth and business growth; providing a great opportunity for someone wanting to shape data science capability within a mission-driven and policy-focused organisation. Responsibilities Engage across RAND Engage with Research Groups and corporate stakeholders within RAND Europe to understand their technical 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 ❯

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 ❯

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 & Analytics 📍 Manchester (Hybrid – 2 days in office) 💼 Full-Time | Permanent 💰 Up to £120,000 + benefits Join one of the world’s largest independent media and entertainment groups , home to iconic brands across audio, publishing, and digital. This new Head of Data Science & Analytics role will lead … a growing UK-based function within the Audio Division , acting as a strategic partner across digital, revenue, and marketing. You'll help shape the organisation’s data vision while leading on predictive modelling, experimentation, and insight delivery at scale. 🧩 What you’ll be doing: Build and lead a team of data scientists, analysts, and BI engineers Own … the strategy for how data is used to drive growth, engagement, and commercial outcomes Deliver predictive models to optimise audience targeting, content strategy, and advertising revenue Develop analytics products and tooling to support multiple business units Act as a key point of contact for European stakeholders and cross-functional teams Translate complex data into actionable insight for More ❯

Social network you want to login/join with: Head of Data Science and Analytics, Warrington, Cheshire Location: Warrington, Cheshire Job Category: Other EU work permit required: Yes Job Views: 6 Posted: 07.06.2025 Expiry Date: 22.07.2025 Job Description: Head of Data Science & Analytics Manchester (Hybrid – 2 days in office) Full-Time | Permanent … Up to £120,000 + benefits Join one of the world’s largest independent media and entertainment groups , home to iconic brands across audio, publishing, and digital. This new Head of Data Science & Analytics role will lead a growing UK-based function within the Audio Division , acting as a strategic partner across digital, revenue, and … marketing. You'll help shape the organisation’s data vision while leading on predictive modelling, experimentation, and insight delivery at scale. What you’ll be doing: Build and lead a team of data scientists, analysts, and BI engineers Own the strategy for how data is used to drive growth, engagement, and commercial outcomes Deliver predictive models 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 ❯