Lead Data Scientist
Lead Data Scientist | London | Retail
đź“Ť Central London (Hybrid - up to 2 days in office)
đź’° Up to ÂŁ150,000 + Private Health
Machine Learning | Data Science | Deep Learning | AI
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.
ROLES: Lead Data Scientist (retail)
Salary: Up to ÂŁ150,000
We are seeking Lead Data Scientists to take pivotal roles across a number of high profile retail clients. These are technical and leadership positions - perfect for people who want to influence the direction of AI and data science solutions across real-world business problems. Ideally you will have prior experience with any modern AI approaches - GenAI, Agentic etc.
You will set the technical vision, oversee project teams, and serve as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders - defining approaches to complex data challenges, guiding enterprise-scale AI applications, and mentoring a team of talented data scientists.
What You’ll Bring
- Deep expertise in machine learning
- Data science tools (NumPy, Pandas, Scikit-Learn) and deep learning frameworks (PyTorch, TensorFlow)
- Track record delivering impactful AI/ML projects (e.g. forecasting, recommendation systems, or optimisation)
- Experienced project lead with strong technical decision-making and architecture ownership
- Excellent communicator — able to translate complex technical insights into real business value
- Passionate mentor/manager who enjoys developing and growing data science talent
Apply now and become a key player driving data science innovation in the retail