13 of 13 Lead Data Scientist Jobs in the City of London

Lead Data Scientist | London | Multiple Sectors 📍 London (Hybrid) 💰 Up to £115,000 + Equity + Private Health Machine Learning | Data Science Libraries | Deep Learning Frameworks | AI I’m currently looking for: 1 x Lead Data Scientist (Financial Services) 1 x Lead Data Scientist (Retail) 1 x Lead Data Scientist (SaaS) Our client partners with some of the world’s most recognisable brands to deliver innovative, data-driven solutions that transform customer experience, strategy, and performance. From global enterprises to digital-first disruptors, they help businesses harness the power of advanced analytics, machine learning, and AI to stay competitive in a rapidly changing market. If you … re looking for an opportunity to shape the future of applied AI across exciting industry sectors, this is your chance. ROLES: Lead Data Scientist (Project Lead, Mentoring, Technical Lead) We are seeking Lead Data Scientists to take pivotal roles across a variety of industries. These are senior technical and leadership positions — perfect for More ❯

Lead Data Scientist | London | Multiple Sectors 📍 London (Hybrid) 💰 Up to £115,000 + Equity + Private Health Machine Learning | Data Science Libraries | Deep Learning Frameworks | AI I’m currently looking for: 1 x Lead Data Scientist (Financial Services) 1 x Lead Data Scientist (Retail) 1 x Lead Data Scientist (SaaS) Our client partners with some of the world’s most recognisable brands to deliver innovative, data-driven solutions that transform customer experience, strategy, and performance. From global enterprises to digital-first disruptors, they help businesses harness the power of advanced analytics, machine learning, and AI to stay competitive in a rapidly changing market. If you … re looking for an opportunity to shape the future of applied AI across exciting industry sectors, this is your chance. ROLES: Lead Data Scientist (Project Lead, Mentoring, Technical Lead) We are seeking Lead Data Scientists to take pivotal roles across a variety of industries. These are senior technical and leadership positions — perfect for More ❯

Lead Data Scientist London - 3 days a week Up to £125,000 About the Company We’re working with a next-generation private markets firm that is redefining value creation by combining deep industry expertise with advanced AI and data science. This is a unique opportunity to join a company that partners directly with portfolio companies … to drive measurable operational and financial performance—powered by data. They’re now hiring a Lead Data Scientist to lead high-impact analytics and machine learning projects across a wide variety of real-world domains. Working closely with a multidisciplinary team, you’ll have the autonomy to shape technical approaches while staying closely tied to commercial … outcomes. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys solving complex, ambiguous business problems using data science, and wants to work at the intersection of technology, investment, and strategy. Key Responsibilities Translate complex business problems into measurable data science solutions that deliver commercial value Lead the design, development, and deployment of predictive and optimisation models across multiple More ❯

Lead Data Scientist Initial 6 month Contract | 4 days onsite (London) 1 day remote We currently are looking for a Lead Data Scientist to join an exciting project with our consultancy client. You’ll combine deep energy market expertise with advanced data science and machine learning techniques to design and deliver data … and deploying production-quality ML models (Python, ML frameworks, MLOps). Proven experience in utilities, power, or energy trading; familiarity with trading mechanisms and asset classes. Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional data science projects, mentor peers, and set standards in a collaborative environment. Expertise in time series modelling, back testing, and extracting insights from complex multi-dimensional More ❯

Lead Data Scientist Initial 6 month Contract | 4 days onsite (London) 1 day remote We currently are looking for a Lead Data Scientist to join an exciting project with our consultancy client. You’ll combine deep energy market expertise with advanced data science and machine learning techniques to design and deliver data … and deploying production-quality ML models (Python, ML frameworks, MLOps). Proven experience in utilities, power, or energy trading; familiarity with trading mechanisms and asset classes. Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional data science projects, mentor peers, and set standards in a collaborative environment. Expertise in time series modelling, back testing, and extracting insights from complex multi-dimensional More ❯

Applied Lead Data Scientist (Innovation Forecasting & Opportunity Analytics) Permanent role, London (Hybrid), 4 days a week (Flexible) Foresight Factory is a consumer prediction consultancy which helps our clients see further. Powered by our platform ‘Collision’ we find the right data and uncover trends that give our clients strategically compelling answers. What we do is deep, smart … and very commercial. As Lead Data Scientist you will help us build exceptional data processes that turn data signals into essential decision-making intelligence. You will be responsible for designing, testing and executing predictive models across datasets, helping our clients understand trends in consumer and industry data. You’ll be uncovering signals of change, predicting … future behaviours, potential growth opportunities and helping our customers decide when to act on them. You will be working in a cross-functional team, alongside data analysts, developers, consultants and non-technical stakeholders, improving and creating internal and external facing data products with your expertise and data-first approach. The role has core responsibilities in data More ❯

Applied Lead Data Scientist (Innovation Forecasting & Opportunity Analytics) Permanent role, London (Hybrid), 4 days a week (Flexible) Foresight Factory is a consumer prediction consultancy which helps our clients see further. Powered by our platform ‘Collision’ we find the right data and uncover trends that give our clients strategically compelling answers. What we do is deep, smart … and very commercial. As Lead Data Scientist you will help us build exceptional data processes that turn data signals into essential decision-making intelligence. You will be responsible for designing, testing and executing predictive models across datasets, helping our clients understand trends in consumer and industry data. You’ll be uncovering signals of change, predicting … future behaviours, potential growth opportunities and helping our customers decide when to act on them. You will be working in a cross-functional team, alongside data analysts, developers, consultants and non-technical stakeholders, improving and creating internal and external facing data products with your expertise and data-first approach. The role has core responsibilities in data More ❯

Lead Data Scientist | Biotech & Machine Learning | London (3/4 days per week onsite) About Excited to apply advanced machine learning to real-world biomedical discovery? This fast-growing biotech startup is building breakthrough algorithms that extract insight from complex, noisy time-series data - and they’re looking for a Senior Data Scientist to … help shape the future of proteomics. You’ll lead end-to-end projects applying deep learning, probabilistic modelling, and dynamic programming to biological datasets, working closely with scientists and engineers to turn research into production-grade tools. This is your chance to bring cutting-edge ML into the heart of biomedical innovation and see your work accelerate discoveries that … matter. 💡 Why join: Lead high-impact projects bridging AI and life sciences Collaborate with brilliant engineers and researchers solving hard problems Take ownership from research to deployment Flexible working, high autonomy, and a clear scientific mission 🚀 What they value: Curiosity and rigour in tackling complex scientific challenges A passion for transforming noisy data into meaningful insight Strong collaboration More ❯

Lead Data Scientist | Biotech & Machine Learning | London (3/4 days per week onsite) About Excited to apply advanced machine learning to real-world biomedical discovery? This fast-growing biotech startup is building breakthrough algorithms that extract insight from complex, noisy time-series data - and they’re looking for a Senior Data Scientist to … help shape the future of proteomics. You’ll lead end-to-end projects applying deep learning, probabilistic modelling, and dynamic programming to biological datasets, working closely with scientists and engineers to turn research into production-grade tools. This is your chance to bring cutting-edge ML into the heart of biomedical innovation and see your work accelerate discoveries that … matter. 💡 Why join: Lead high-impact projects bridging AI and life sciences Collaborate with brilliant engineers and researchers solving hard problems Take ownership from research to deployment Flexible working, high autonomy, and a clear scientific mission 🚀 What they value: Curiosity and rigour in tackling complex scientific challenges A passion for transforming noisy data into meaningful insight Strong collaboration More ❯

Lead Data Scientist Up to £100,000 London (2-3 days onsite per week - client travel) Company: Join a management consultancy that has been disrupting the industry for over a decade. They work across sectors including Defence, Retail, Government, and Healthcare, delivering bespoke Data Science and Machine Learning solutions. By combining strategy, innovation, and execution, they … help organizations turn bold ideas into real-world impact Responsibilities: Own the end-to-end delivery of complex data science and machine learning projects Define and drive data science strategies that align with client goals and broader organizational objectives. Develop tailored models and algorithms to solve unique client problems to deliver real business value. Stay at the forefront More ❯

Lead Data Scientist Up to £125,000 London (Hybrid, 2-3 days onsite per week) Company: This private equity and investment start-up are focused on streamlining and improving performance by reimagining value creation capabilities. They are utilising cutting-edge AI to generate performance insights on each aspect of the investment lifecycle. Responsibilities: Build machine learning predictive … a fast-paced, collaborative environment. How to Apply: Please register your interest by sending your CV to Emily Burgess via the Apply link on this page. Keywords: Machine Learning, Data Science, start-up, Investment, Equity More ❯

Lead & Principal – AI, Data Science (Consulting) We are supporting a consultancy that is building an advanced AI, data science, and simulation capability. The organisation is recruiting experienced Leads and Principals to help shape and deliver real-world, measurable impact through applied AI and data solutions. This is a chance to join a growing consulting practice at … to improve public health outcomes. About the roles Leads and Principals will play a key role in developing and delivering projects that combine machine learning, generative AI, simulation, and data science. The work requires strong consulting capability, technical depth, and the ability to translate data solutions into tangible business outcomes. Leads typically bring around three to five years … client partners to design and sell effective solutions. What we’re looking for The consultancy is interested in individuals who: Have delivered measurable impact through AI, machine learning, or data-driven solutions Combine technical expertise with consulting experience and strong client influence Are curious, independent thinkers who bring fresh ideas and challenge conventional approaches Thrive in collaborative teams and More ❯

Remote Role – Central London Office This is a fully remote role but you MUST be UK based and not require a visa to work. Lead R Data Scientist - Sustainability The Organisation Our client develops cutting-edge navigator software for the global agricultural sector, helping farmers transition toward more sustainable practices through science-backed analytics. Their software provides … findings into practical models for farmers and land managers, enabling them to understand their systems better and build more sustainable, profitable operations. Position Overview We're seeking an experienced Data Engineer to join our client's Sustainability team as the lead technical specialist in our R-focused Research Software Engineering group. You'll create and maintain the technical … infrastructure that enables our sustainability experts and data scientists to develop innovative agricultural sustainability solutions. Core Functions Lead technical best practices across R package design, code architecture, documentation, and dependency management Establish and oversee versioning and CI/CD systems to enhance team workflows Guide team members in code architecture, development standards, and deployment processes Serve as the More ❯