18 of 18 Permanent Head of Data Science Jobs in London

Head of Data Science and Strategy - London, Hybrid As Head of Applied Data Science & Strategy, youll drive the strategic direction of applied analytics, modelling, and data governance. You will lead a multi-disciplinary team, mentor future leaders in data, and be a visible champion for innovative and responsible data use across critical sectors. Key Responsibilities Set and evolve the data science and modelling strategy across transport, infrastructure, resilience, and related domains Provide hands-on technical leadership for complex, often ambiguous, data projects Collaborate with … partners and clients to turn data challenges into actionable, high-value propositions Define and demonstrate the strategic value of applied data science across research and commercial initiatives Act as a credible and influential voice in external engagements with government, academia, and industry Mentor and develop a More ❯

Head of Data Science and Strategy - London, Hybrid As Head of Applied Data Science & Strategy, you'll drive the strategic direction of applied analytics, modelling, and data governance. You will lead a multi-disciplinary team, mentor future leaders in data, and be a visible champion for innovative and responsible data use across critical sectors. Key Responsibilities Set and evolve the data science and modelling strategy across transport, infrastructure, resilience, and related domains Provide hands-on technical leadership for complex, often ambiguous, data projects Collaborate with … partners and clients to turn data challenges into actionable, high-value propositions Define and demonstrate the strategic value of applied data science across research and commercial initiatives Act as a credible and influential voice in external engagements with government, academia, and industry Mentor and develop a More ❯

business growth. We are an award-winning global brand performance agency, home to 1,500 talented people across 25 offices globally. We create unique data, technology and media solutions that enable faster and smarter problem solving and an inspired, collaborative workplace culture. At Assembly we embody three core values … Show Up - actively contribute to a space of personal and collective growth; Make Change - embrace obstacles as opportunities, taking intentional steps to drive positive change; and Win Well - approach success with integrity, responsibility, and a commitment to collaboration, understanding that the journey is as important as the destination. Together … we create an environment that fosters continuous learning, adaptability, and a shared passion for making a meaningful impact. Overview As a Head of Data Science, you will be working on problems that require both creativity and analytic rigor. You will be responsible for helping drive product 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 More ❯

HEAD OF DATA SCIENCE £120,000 - £140,000 LONDON A fast-growing fintech lender is seeking a high-calibre Head of Data Science to lead their data-driven strategies across credit scoring, fraud prevention, and collections. This senior leadership role offers … tier-one investors and experiencing rapid growth, they combine AI-powered credit assessment with a modern, mission-driven approach to lending. THE ROLE As Head of Data Science, your day-to-day responsibilities include but are not limited to: Leading credit, fraud, and collections analytics across … the credit lifecycle Designing scalable data science models to improve lending performance Enhancing acceptance rates while maintaining strong credit quality Developing fraud detection techniques using cutting-edge algorithms Owning collections strategy and driving recovery improvements Collaborating with teams across product, risk, operations, and compliance SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE 5+ More ❯

Head of Data Science & Analytics London or Manchester (2 days per week in office) Up to £120,000 I’m hiring for a Head of Data Science & Analytics to lead a dynamic and growing data function within a global media organisation. … With a strong digital presence and a wide-ranging portfolio of consumer brands across publishing, audio, and advertising, this is a brilliant opportunity to shape the future of data strategy across the UK and European markets. Why this role? You’ll be joining at a pivotal moment … Competitions & Promotions – Drive targeting strategies for high-volume competition campaigns and optimise performance using predictive models Your Mission: Lead and scale a high-performing data science and analytics team Design and implement predictive models to drive decision-making across business verticals Champion the use of data More ❯

HEAD OF DATA SCIENCE £120,000 - £140,000 LONDON A fast-growing fintech lender is seeking a high-calibre Head of Data Science to lead their data-driven strategies across credit scoring, fraud prevention, and collections. This senior leadership role offers … tier-one investors and experiencing rapid growth, they combine AI-powered credit assessment with a modern, mission-driven approach to lending. THE ROLE As Head of Data Science, your day-to-day responsibilities include but are not limited to: Leading credit, fraud, and collections analytics across … the credit lifecycle Designing scalable data science models to improve lending performance Enhancing acceptance rates while maintaining strong credit quality Developing fraud detection techniques using cutting-edge algorithms Owning collections strategy and driving recovery improvements Collaborating with teams across product, risk, operations, and compliance SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE 5+ More ❯

Select how often (in days) to receive an alert: The Data and Decision Sciences (DDS) team is at the core of Bauer Media Audio with a mission to leverage data as a strategic enabler across our nine European markets. Our goal is to provide trusted, actionable insights … and robust data solutions that empower business growth, enhance audience engagement, and drive operational efficiency. The DDS team operates as a collaborative, cross-functional unit that bridges the gap between data and business strategy, delivering solutions that align with our organizational goals and market needs. We are structured … to support our stakeholders with a combination of centralized capabilities and localized expertise, ensuring that data drives value across the entire organization. We see data not as a support function but as an integral business partner that collaborates across all domain and market teams to deliver impactful More ❯

Head of Data Science About us: We’re a fast-growing FinTech focused on improving access to credit. We combine deep credit expertise with strong tech and data capability, and we’re building a team that’s motivated by doing the right thing for customers. … If you care about impact, ownership and working on problems that matter - you’ll feel at home here. The opportunity: We’re hiring a Head of Data Science to lead and grow our data science function. This is a key hire for the business … with real influence across credit strategy, product, and risk . You’ll head up a talented team and shape how we use data and modelling to make smarter lending decisions and deliver better outcomes for our customers. What you’ll be doing: Leading and developing a team of More ❯

Head of Data Science About us: We’re a fast-growing FinTech focused on improving access to credit. We combine deep credit expertise with strong tech and data capability, and we’re building a team that’s motivated by doing the right thing for customers. … If you care about impact, ownership and working on problems that matter - you’ll feel at home here. The opportunity: We’re hiring a Head of Data Science to lead and grow our data science function. This is a key hire for the business … with real influence across credit strategy, product, and risk . You’ll head up a talented team and shape how we use data and modelling to make smarter lending decisions and deliver better outcomes for our customers. What you’ll be doing: Leading and developing a team of More ❯

Head of Data Science | London (Hybrid) | Financial Services Credit💳| up to £140,000 Peaple Talent have partnered with one of the UKs most recognisable financial services companies. They specialise in giving customers credit they need, enhancing credit scores, and boosting financial health. Due to exciting … growth plans we are now looking for an experienced Head of Data Science, to lead a team working on solving problems across many aspects of a set of consumer lending products. This role will be responsible for guiding and growing a team of data scientists, driving the creation, implementation, and oversight of high-quality models and statistical algorithms across the organisation. We are looking for: A number of years experience in a Data Science leadership position Track record of developing and coaching high performance teams Must More ❯

Head of Data Science | London (Hybrid) | Financial Services Credit💳| up to £140,000 Peaple Talent have partnered with one of the UKs most recognisable financial services companies. They specialise in giving customers credit they need, enhancing credit scores, and boosting financial health. Due to exciting … growth plans we are now looking for an experienced Head of Data Science, to lead a team working on solving problems across many aspects of a set of consumer lending products. This role will be responsible for guiding and growing a team of data scientists, driving the creation, implementation, and oversight of high-quality models and statistical algorithms across the organisation. We are looking for: A number of years experience in a Data Science leadership position Track record of developing and coaching high performance teams Must More ❯

Head of Data Science - Fintech London – Hybrid £120,000 - £140,000 Company: We are working with a fast growing and well funded scale up within the FinTech space and specialise in the car finance industry. With over £240m in funding secured and backing from some of the most respected investors in the space, they’re building tech-driven future with data at the forefront of what they do. They’re now looking for a new Head of Data Science/Technical Lead to lead and evolve their credit and … analytics strategy as well as boosting customer engagement. Whilst a senior position, this is still a very hands on position and the core focus of the role will be hands on technical work. What you will be doing: Designing and leading the data science strategy across credit More ❯

Job Description Head of Data Science About us: We’re a fast-growing FinTech focused on improving access to credit. We combine deep credit expertise with strong tech and data capability, and we’re building a team that’s motivated by doing the right thing … If you care about impact, ownership and working on problems that matter - you’ll feel at home here. The opportunity: We’re hiring a Head of Data Science to lead and grow our data science function. This is a key hire for the business … with real influence across credit strategy, product, and risk . You’ll head up a talented team and shape how we use data and modelling to make smarter lending decisions and deliver better outcomes for our customers. What you’ll be doing: Leading and developing a team of More ❯

MCS Group is working exclusively with one of the UK and Ireland's fastest-growing businesses in their search for a Head of Data Science. We're looking for a strategic, hands-on leader to help shape and drive the growth of their data science vision. You'll lead a high-performing team, develop cutting-edge AI solutions which are being deployed global across enterprise level organisations, and deliver insights that power real business impact. With a presence in the North West of Northern Ireland, we're looking to connect with … leaders across Data Science, AI and Machine Learning who are interested in taking that next step in their career. This is an amazing opportunity to join a tier 1 employer who is investing heavily in new technologies, tools and methods in data and analytics to provide real More ❯

by incredible investors like QED), we're scaling fast. Really fast. Your Role in Our Story We are looking for an exceptional and seasoned Head of Data Science. You will lead the company's Credit Scoring, Fraud, and Collections/Customer Engagement analysis strategy. Responsibilities Working within … the credit and analytics team to build a world class lending platform Analyse ways to increase acceptance rates while maintaining performance Identify data and algorithmic opportunities to reduce fraud risk Own the Collections strategy and deliver solutions to improve debt recovery Create analytic testing frameworks What You'll Need … years+ experience in an analytically strong financial services provider Eagerness to get 'stuck in', collaborate with different teams and work across a wide range of different areas. A good understanding of the regulatory environment, especially responsible lending (creditworthiness/affordability) Experience in using the latest data science More ❯

HEAD OF DATA SCIENCE AND ANALYTICS £100,000 - £120,000 LONDON – 2 DAYS A WEEK *Please note, you must be a UK resident to apply with full right to work in the UK* THE COMPANY This company is a leading global, privately owned media group known … for its diverse portfolio of iconic. With operations spanning publishing, audio, and out-of-home advertising, the company employs over 12,000 people worldwide and delivers more than 200 magazine titles and 100 digital products. THE ROLE You’ll support across three key areas: Digital engagement, Inventory and … how they engage, how often, and whether we’re reaching them with the right content and campaigns. You’ll also help shape the future of on-air and digital contests by identifying the right target audiences and uncovering insights to improve reach and effectiveness. The third team will be More ❯

A global insurer is looking to hire a Head of Data Analytics for their London Market team. The business is well known and has had double digit growth year on year for the past 15 years. This is an AVP level position and it is essential that … the individual has London Market experience. The Role: Lead the London Market Analytics team, overseeing data scientists, engineers, and technical experts to deliver impactful, analytics-led solutions. Partner with underwriting stakeholders to design predictive models and tools that enhance decision-making and portfolio profitability. Drive the development and deployment … of advanced analytics techniques including GLMs, GBMs, NLP, and machine learning methods. Ensure effective project planning, prioritization, and alignment with stakeholder needs. Collaborate across cross-functional teams and departments to solve complex business problems. Develop actionable insights using diverse analytical tools and technologies to support strategic decisions. Explore and More ❯