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Lead Data Scientist - Marketing Salary: Up to £100k Location: Hybrid, London Data Idols are proud to be partnering with a major player in the logistics space as they expand their high-performing marketing team. They're on the hunt for a Lead Data Scientist to bring cutting-edge insight, strategic thinking, and a … love of data to the forefront of their decision-making. The Opportunity You'll be stepping into a key leadership role, tackling everything from propensity modelling to designing robust data architecture frameworks. Working hand-in-hand with engineers and product teams, you'll transform complex data into actionable marketing strategies that drive real business impact. From marketing … mix modelling (MMM) and attribution analysis to statistical testing, you'll harness customer behaviour and insights to shape the future of data-driven marketing in a fast-moving, customer-focused environment. What's in it for you? Competitive salary package Hybrid working flexibility with a modern office in Hammersmith Career progression opportunities within a growing logistics business Collaborative, inclusive More ❯

Lead Data Scientist London Up to £95,000 + bonus + benefits Our Client We're helping a global ecommerce marketplace build out their Data & Analytics teams. With over 20,000 employees in 41 locations around the world, our client traverses a number of consumer industries. They are passionate about transforming the ecommerce sector by investing … their business; they aim to leave a positive impact on all stakeholders including employees, customers and partners, helping to build sustainable local communities on a global scale. The role Data Scientists are hands-on with building models that allow our client to hyper-personalise their customer experience. In addition this, at a leadership level, Data Scientists work as … internal consultants within the business, advising executive teams on all things concerning predictive analytics and machine learning. What a Lead Data Scientist role will involve A hybrid role which is both hands-on with building models and involves consulting throughout the wider business, serving as the Data Science SME for the core customer-facing platform. Collaborating More ❯

Lead Data Scientist - GenAI Specialist (Contract Role) We are seeking an experienced Lead Data Scientist with expertise in Generative AI (GenAI) to take ownership of end-to-end data science solutions for high-impact projects across a range of industries. This is a contract position offering the opportunity to lead cutting-edge … AI initiatives, collaborate with diverse teams, and deliver tangible business value through advanced analytics and machine learning. About the Role As the Lead Data Scientist , you will: Drive the design and delivery of end-to-end data science solutions with a focus on GenAI and Large Language Models (LLMs) . Manage and mentor junior data … development initiatives. This is an ideal role for someone who thrives on solving complex problems with innovative approaches while balancing real-world practicality to deliver meaningful impact. Key Responsibilities Lead multiple data science projects from concept to deployment.? Architect and implement GenAI/LLM solutions (prompt engineering, fine-tuning, evaluation frameworks).? Write and review high-quality Python More ❯

Lead Data Scientist Contract Type: Permanent Nottingham - Full time office (Please only apply for this role if you can work full time 5 days a week in Nottingham) Salary: 50k-60k Monday to Friday core office hours We are recruiting a Lead Data Scientist on behalf of a fast-growing financial services organisation. This … is an opportunity to join a forward-thinking team focused on driving innovation across the full customer lifecycle using advanced data science and machine learning techniques. About the Role: As a Lead Data Scientist, you will play a pivotal role in developing and enhancing data-driven solutions across fraud prevention, marketing strategy, credit risk, and … customer management. You'll have the opportunity to shape the direction of data science initiatives and work with a highly skilled team to implement autonomous decision frameworks, predictive modelling, and advanced analytics. Key Responsibilities: Own and develop predictive models to improve customer outcomes across multiple business domains. Lead model deployment and policy setting to enhance autonomous decisioning. Design More ❯

Lead Data Scientist Hybrid - London 1 day per week Up to £85,000 About the Role We are working with a high-growth performance marketing and technology company who are looking for a new Lead Data Scientist to join the team. You'll be working at the intersection of data, technology, and marketing … you’ll lead the delivery of cutting-edge machine learning, optimisation, and analytics solutions that drive measurable business outcomes. Reporting directly to the Director of Data, you’ll take ownership of projects across areas such as customer lifetime value, Propensity, and experimentation, whilst also acting as a data lead for major clients. Initially hands-on, this … role will evolve into a more strategic leadership position, with team management responsibilities (starting with three Data Scientists, growing to five within a year) expected within the first six months. Key Responsibilities Lead and deliver data science solutions across predictive modelling, optimisation, and experimentation. Act as a strategic data partner to key clients, owning technical delivery More ❯

Lead Data Scientist Hybrid - London 1 day per week Up to £85,000 About the Role We are working with a high-growth performance marketing and technology company who are looking for a new Lead Data Scientist to join the team. You'll be working at the intersection of data, technology, and marketing … you’ll lead the delivery of cutting-edge machine learning, optimisation, and analytics solutions that drive measurable business outcomes. Reporting directly to the Director of Data, you’ll take ownership of projects across areas such as customer lifetime value, Propensity, and experimentation, whilst also acting as a data lead for major clients. Initially hands-on, this … role will evolve into a more strategic leadership position, with team management responsibilities (starting with three Data Scientists, growing to five within a year) expected within the first six months. Key Responsibilities Lead and deliver data science solutions across predictive modelling, optimisation, and experimentation. Act as a strategic data partner to key clients, owning technical delivery More ❯

As a Staff Data Scientist you will be part of a team, that is bringing AI and Data Science into the forefront of SB. We are looking to unify our technical vision and are looking for an experienced, technical but pragmatic Staff Data Scientist to enable our wider team to deliver value, quickly. The role … will report into Josh Dawson our Head of Analytics and Data Science, and sit alongside our talented Data Science team As our Staff Data Scientist, you'll: work closely with cross-functional development teams to build, test and maximise the value of a suite of models ranging use cases from LLM's to propensity, classification and … models contribute to End to end development and deployment of ML and AI models have the ability to define best practice for a team of highly talented and experienced Data Scientists have the opportunity to work with stakeholders in a high-pace, agile environment which encourages autonomy and growth. simply, this role will have autonomy to create best practices More ❯

Your new company This cutting-edge data science firm is driving transformation in life sciences through methodological excellence and innovation. Its research division is a hub for scientific exploration, where novel statistical techniques are developed to tackle some of the most pressing challenges in genomics and drug discovery. The organisation values intellectual curiosity, cross-disciplinary collaboration, and the pursuit … of rigorous, reproducible science.They are looking for a Lead Data Scientist with a strong statistical methodology background to join their expanding team. Your new role As Lead Data Scientist, you will be a driving force behind the creation of new statistical methodologies. You will: Lead the development of original statistical models tailored to … complex genomic data Guide the integration of novel methods into pipelines Ensure methodological transparency and reproducibility across all research outputs Communicate the rationale and impact of new techniques to stakeholders and collaborators both internally and at clients Align scientific innovation with engineering and product development goals Work on projects to support drug discovery & development projects for a variety of More ❯

Your new company This cutting-edge data science firm is driving transformation in life sciences through methodological excellence and innovation. Its research division is a hub for scientific exploration, where novel statistical techniques are developed to tackle some of the most pressing challenges in genomics and drug discovery. The organisation values intellectual curiosity, cross-disciplinary collaboration, and the pursuit … of rigorous, reproducible science.They are looking for a Lead Data Scientist with a strong statistical methodology background to join their expanding team. Your new role As Lead Data Scientist, you will be a driving force behind the creation of new statistical methodologies. You will: Lead the development of original statistical models tailored to … complex genomic data Guide the integration of novel methods into pipelines Ensure methodological transparency and reproducibility across all research outputs Communicate the rationale and impact of new techniques to stakeholders and collaborators both internally and at clients Align scientific innovation with engineering and product development goals Work on projects to support drug discovery & development projects for a variety of More ❯

Your new company This cutting-edge data science firm is driving transformation in life sciences through methodological excellence and innovation. Its research division is a hub for scientific exploration, where novel statistical techniques are developed to tackle some of the most pressing challenges in genomics and drug discovery. The organisation values intellectual curiosity, cross-disciplinary collaboration, and the pursuit … of rigorous, reproducible science.They are looking for a Lead Data Scientist with a strong statistical methodology background to join their expanding team. Your new role As Lead Data Scientist, you will be a driving force behind the creation of new statistical methodologies. You will: Lead the development of original statistical models tailored to … complex genomic data Guide the integration of novel methods into pipelines Ensure methodological transparency and reproducibility across all research outputs Communicate the rationale and impact of new techniques to stakeholders and collaborators both internally and at clients Align scientific innovation with engineering and product development goals Work on projects to support drug discovery & development projects for a variety of More ❯

Job Title: Lead Data Scientist Overview: Lead Data Scientist - Financial Crime Who is Mastercard? Mastercard is a global technology company in the payments industry. Our mission is to connect and power an inclusive, digital economy that benefits everyone, everywhere by making transactions safe, simple, smart, and accessible. Using secure data and networks, partnerships … building a sustainable world that unlocks priceless possibilities for all. Overview In the Financial Crime Solutions team at Mastercard, we build and deliver products and services powered by payments data to find and stop financial crime. We're an award winning team with a proven track record of combining data science technique with an intimate knowledge of payments … data to aid Financial Institutions in their fight against money laundering and fraud. Headquartered in The City of London, and operating globally, we craft bespoke algorithms that help our clients gain an understanding of the underlying criminal behaviour that drives financial crime, empowering them to take action. Role As a Data Scientist, you will join one of More ❯

Lead Data Scientist – ML Focused Remote – UK Up to £90,000 + Benefits About the Role We’re hiring a Lead Data Scientist to join a fast-growing, specialist data consultancy delivering high-impact solutions across sectors such as energy, public sector, manufacturing, and health. You’ll play a key role in solving … client-facing capacity. This is a leadership position, ideal for someone who thrives in a consultancy environment and wants to deliver real-world impact. Key Responsibilities Design and deliver data science solutions end-to-end, from discovery through deployment. Lead project teams, mentor junior colleagues, and manage delivery standards across multiple workstreams. Communicate complex findings clearly to senior … stakeholders and clients. Support business development through proposal writing and pre-sales work. We're looking for someone with: Proven experience delivering data science projects in a consultancy setting. Strong Python skills with experience in ML or GenAI (e.g. LLMs, prompt engineering, optimisation). Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities. A track record of managing teams and shaping development More ❯

Lead Data Scientist – ML Focused Remote – UK Up to £90,000 + Benefits About the Role We’re hiring a Lead Data Scientist to join a fast-growing, specialist data consultancy delivering high-impact solutions across sectors such as energy, public sector, manufacturing, and health. You’ll play a key role in solving … client-facing capacity. This is a leadership position, ideal for someone who thrives in a consultancy environment and wants to deliver real-world impact. Key Responsibilities Design and deliver data science solutions end-to-end, from discovery through deployment. Lead project teams, mentor junior colleagues, and manage delivery standards across multiple workstreams. Communicate complex findings clearly to senior … stakeholders and clients. Support business development through proposal writing and pre-sales work. We're looking for someone with: Proven experience delivering data science projects in a consultancy setting. Strong Python skills with experience in ML or GenAI (e.g. LLMs, prompt engineering, optimisation). Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities. A track record of managing teams and shaping development More ❯

Aimpoint Digital is a premier analytics consulting firm with a mission to drive business value for clients through expertise in data strategy, data analytics, decision sciences, and data engineering and infrastructure. This position is within our decision sciences practice which focuses on delivering solutions via machine learning and statistical modelling. What you will do As a part … extract insights and then train them on how to manage and maintain these solutions. Typical solutions will utilize machine learning, artificial intelligence, statistical analysis, automation, optimization, and/or data visualizations. As a Lead Data Scientist, you will be expected to work independently on client engagements, take part in the development of our practice, aid in … business development, and contribute innovative ideas and initiatives to our company. As a Lead Data Scientist you will: Become a trusted advisor working with clients to design end-to-end analytical solutions Work independently to solve complex data science use-cases across various industries Design and develop feature engineering pipelines, build ML & AI infrastructure, deploy models More ❯

Lead Data Scientist - Routing Salary: Up to £100k + Benefits Location: London, Hybrid Data Idols is working with a leading logistics company that's reshaping how operations, data, and technology come together. As part of their growth, they're hiring a Data Scientist to join the Routing & Optimisation team, working on complex decision … problems that drive real-world efficiencies. This is an opportunity to be part of a high-impact, production-focused environment where data science meets operational excellence. The Opportunity Working closely with the Head of Routing & Optimisation, you'll design and develop scalable algorithms , heuristics , and ML/optimisation models that tackle some of the most critical challenges in logistics … teams with a fast-delivery mindset A proactive mindset with a bias for action and alignment with values like collaboration, curiosity, and getting things done If you're a data scientist who thrives on complex decision-making problems and wants to make a tangible impact in a fast-moving, tech-led logistics business, we'd love to hear More ❯

A leading multinational retailer is seeking a Lead Data Scientist to join their office in Central London. Your role will be to help shape and expand a highly analytical team of Data Scientists that are focused on delivering a better understanding and insight of the business based on data. The core work involves integrating and analysing … the business and external data sources, building models that learn from these data, and providing tools that allow the business to make decisions from these models. This is a key role within the business and you will be responsible for: - Managing a team of Data Scientists - Setting the strategy and direction the team should take - Translate ambiguous … business challenges into data science problems and applications - Communicate complex solutions in a clear, understandable way to non-experts - Promote Data Science across the business Company: ISL (Rec.) Qualifications: To be considered for this Lead Data Scientist role you will need to have: - A Masters or PhD in a relevant discipline such as Computer Science More ❯

LEAD DATA SCIENTIST - Insurance HYBRID - London £80,000 - £100,000 We are working with a household name in the UK insurance space on the search for a Lead Data Scientist. They are looking for someone to help spearhead their Machine Learning Initiatives. In this role, you will have the opportunity to be either a technical … lead, or more of a people manager. RESPONSIBILITIES: Lead the end-to-end design, development, and implementation of ML/AI models Develop and deploy Large Language Models (LLMs) and/or internal chatbot systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for leveraging data-driven insights. Mentor and develop a team of data scientists … fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment. Stay ahead of industry trends and emerging data technologies, bringing fresh perspectives and solutions to the organization. REQUIREMENTS: 4+ years in data science, with a strong preference for experience in the insurance or financial services sector. Experience working with LLMs and NLP frameworks such as Hugging Face or OpenAI is a More ❯

LEAD DATA SCIENTIST - Insurance HYBRID - London £80,000 - £100,000 We are working with a household name in the UK insurance space on the search for a Lead Data Scientist. They are looking for someone to help spearhead their Machine Learning Initiatives. In this role, you will have the opportunity to be either a technical … lead, or more of a people manager. RESPONSIBILITIES: Lead the end-to-end design, development, and implementation of ML/AI models Develop and deploy Large Language Models (LLMs) and/or internal chatbot systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for leveraging data-driven insights. Mentor and develop a team of data scientists … fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment. Stay ahead of industry trends and emerging data technologies, bringing fresh perspectives and solutions to the organization. REQUIREMENTS: 4+ years in data science, with a strong preference for experience in the insurance or financial services sector. Experience working with LLMs and NLP frameworks such as Hugging Face or OpenAI is a More ❯

Lead Decision/Data Scientist – Credit London, UK – Hybrid Up to £100,000 + Benefits About the Company We are working with a fast-growing fintech scaleup, who are on a mission to reshape access to financial services across underserved markets. With a strong focus on innovation, collaboration, and data-driven decision-making, the company is … building impactful financial products tailored to real customer needs. We’re looking for a Lead Decision Scientist, to lead the development, deployment, and ongoing optimisation of credit risk models. This is a high-impact position at the intersection of data science, risk, and business strategy. You’ll drive lending strategy, own the end-to-end modeling … lifecycle, and guide a growing team of analysts as we scale. This role is perfect for someone who thrives on experimentation, has a deep understanding of credit data, and enjoys working in a fast-paced environment. Key Responsibilities Lead the design, development, and maintenance of credit risk and affordability models using bureau, open banking, and behavioural data More ❯

Lead Decision/Data Scientist – Credit London, UK – Hybrid Up to £100,000 + Benefits About the Company We are working with a fast-growing fintech scaleup, who are on a mission to reshape access to financial services across underserved markets. With a strong focus on innovation, collaboration, and data-driven decision-making, the company is … building impactful financial products tailored to real customer needs. We’re looking for a Lead Decision Scientist, to lead the development, deployment, and ongoing optimisation of credit risk models. This is a high-impact position at the intersection of data science, risk, and business strategy. You’ll drive lending strategy, own the end-to-end modeling … lifecycle, and guide a growing team of analysts as we scale. This role is perfect for someone who thrives on experimentation, has a deep understanding of credit data, and enjoys working in a fast-paced environment. Key Responsibilities Lead the design, development, and maintenance of credit risk and affordability models using bureau, open banking, and behavioural data More ❯

Lead Data Scientist - LLMs - Remote In this role, you'll lead cross-functional data science projects from concept to delivery, working on a range of challenges-from machine learning and GenAI to speech-to-text applications. You'll play a key role in transforming complex data into clear insights that inform decisions and create … that blends technical depth, team collaboration, and strategic thinking. We're looking for someone who can bring clarity to complexity and innovation to everyday challenges. What You'll Do: Lead and manage end-to-end data science projects, ensuring timely, high-quality delivery. Develop and deploy machine learning solutions using Python, including applications in natural language processing (NLP … and speech-to-text technologies. Translate analytical results into business-relevant insights for both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Mentor junior analysts and data scientists, providing technical guidance and supporting professional development. Collaborate closely with data engineering, product, and business teams to integrate data science solutions into core workflows. Contribute to business development by supporting proposals, client More ❯

Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for combating fraud and misuse at scale? Spotify is seeking an interim Lead Data Scientist to step into a critical leadership role on our Revenue Protection Data Science team during a parental leave cover. In this role, you will lead a team of data scientists focused … to develop your skills and ways of working. Our collaborative environment encourages innovation and continuous improvement, making it an exciting place to grow your career. What You'll Do Lead and support a distributed team of data scientists, guiding their day-to-day work, setting priorities, and encouraging a collaborative, high-performing team culture. Balance leadership and people … development, evaluation, and performance monitoring. Monitor and communicate key performance indicators to track the impact of Revenue Protection initiatives and surface emerging risks and opportunities to business partners. Translate data into strategy by assessing the business impact of new initiatives and threats, ensuring the team's work is aligned with high-impact opportunities. Influence and partner cross-functionally, collaborating More ❯

and our clients, and it is deeply rooted throughout our work, to elevate and bring to life our differences throughout the platform world Overview We are seeking a Technical Lead Data Scientist to lead the design and delivery of advanced analytics and machine learning solutions that power our data-driven products and decision-making processes. … Whilst this role will be hands-on in nature and will require experience and skills for model development, you will also set the technical vision for data science, mentor a team of data scientists, and work closely with data engineering, product, and business stakeholders to ensure scalable, production-ready solutions. Your primary focus will be on defining … and implementing end-to-end data science strategies, developing machine learning models, and building robust data-driven solutions that integrate into our production platforms to enhance forecasting, personalization, and operational visibility. You will play a pivotal role in bridging the gap between business strategy and technical execution. Responsibilities Lead and mentor a team of data scientists More ❯

the brilliant minds who are bringing Frontier AI to the frontlines of the world. About the role This is an exciting opportunity to join Faculty as the most senior data scientist in its recently formed Professional and Financial Services Team. As the Lead Data Scientist, you'll have an opportunity to shape a technical vision … and guide the senior and junior data scientists on your team. Working collaboratively, you will oversee project teams that deliver high-impact AI solutions that are differentiated and compelling. You will also lead project teams delivering enterprise-scale applications for a range of clients, including major banks, asset managers, insurers, law firms, and B2B services. Maintaining ownership of … the data science approach, you will own the technical vision for your projects, partner directly with clients to shape strategy, and play a crucial part in mentoring the next generation of data science talent at Faculty. What you'll be doing Project Leadership: Guide the technical delivery of custom data science solutions for clients, from initial discovery More ❯

Lead Data Scientist Up to £100,000 London (Remote/Hybrid) Company: This is a pre-seed startup on a mission to rethink how content gets made. The media landscape is more competitive than ever, and the old ways of creating and testing content just don’t cut it anymore. They’re using data and AI … to shape stories that actually land with under-served audiences. Responsibilities: Work closely with the founder to translate visionary ideas into practical, data-driven experiments and models. Analyse audience behaviour data and build AI-driven tools (like synthetic test groups) to predict content success. Collaborate with product, creative, and tech teams to embed data insights into content … creation and decision-making. Identify data gaps and design tracking or instrumentation strategies to improve analytics capabilities. Stay hands-on with modelling and analysis while providing realistic guidance to keep projects focused and achievable. Requirements: MSc or PhD Degree in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Mathematics, Statistics or related fields. Strong coding skills in Python and SQL Strong communication skills More ❯