7 of 7 Permanent Lead Data Scientist Jobs in the South East

Lead Data Scientist Luton/Hybrid About Us: When it comes to innovation and achievement there are few organisations with a better track record. Join us and you’ll be able to play a big part in the success of our highly successful, fast-paced business that … over 16,000 people. Its big-scale stuff and we’re still growing. Role Overview: At easyJet, we are committed to becoming a leading data-driven airline with the ambitious goal of achieving a mid-term target of £1 billion in profit. Joining our Data Analytics & Intelligence (DA … I) team means you will play a pivotal role in enabling robust and scalable data science solutions that will unlock significant revenue and cost-saving opportunities. We are seeking a Lead Data Scientist to backfill a critical position within our team. This role focuses on the 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 More ❯

Lead Data Scientist London – Hybrid (3 days a week) £90,000 - £115,000 + Benefits Our client is a precision marketing agency, leveraging data, technology, and creativity to fuel client growth. As part of their Marketing Sciences Data Science Team, you’ll play a pivotal … role in revolutionising marketing strategies through cutting-edge Data Science and Machine Learning solutions. This is still a largely hands on role, with around 20% team leadership. What You’ll Do Oversee data science projects, guide junior team members, and drive innovation. Build predictive models for campaign optimisation … Pandas, and PyTorch. Expertise in cloud platforms (AWS, Databricks, Snowflake) and containerisation tools (Docker, Kubernetes). Strong leadership skills with experience mentoring and managing data science teams. Deep knowledge of media measurement techniques, such as media mix modelling. Experience with advanced AI techniques, including NLP, GenAI, and CausalAI. Familiarity More ❯

Lead Data Scientist £100,000-£120,000 Share options Hybrid/remote working opportunities Superb range of benefits Are you looking for your next data science opportunity within the insure-tech space? This is your chance to work as part of super high quality AI team … which will in tern provide a service that any of us can use. Ideally we would like someone who has worked for a product lead, technology business who have had an emphasis on using Data Science, Machine Learning and AI to drive that. This isn't a traditional … lead, you will take charge of a team of up to four within the wider team but be a key mentor within that team. Naturally you should be bright, inquisitive and curious although have the ability to set good standards and challenge those around you positively. Any experience working More ❯

Data Science Lead Location: London Salary: £100,000 About the Company Our client is a leading organisation with a long-standing history of serving the retirement, investment, and protection needs of individuals, families, and businesses. Focused on innovation and customer-centric solutions, they are dedicated to building better … futures for their clients, colleagues, and communities. The Role As the Data Science Lead, you will take charge of a high-performing team of data scientists, shaping and driving the organisation’s data strategy. You’ll deliver cutting-edge solutions such as propensity models, segmentation, LTV … predictions, and AI-driven insights, all while fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration. Your work will enable data to become a key driver of strategic decisions, creating tangible value for both customers and the business. Key Responsibilities Develop and deliver the data science strategy and roadmap, prioritising More ❯

Data Science Lead – Hybrid | £75,000 – £85,000 + Benefits We’re partnering with a rapidly growing performance marketing agency that’s expanding its data science function. With a client portfolio that includes several major new wins, most notably a global fashion brand, they’re now looking … for a Data Science Lead to guide a small but ambitious team. What You’ll Be Doing Lead and mentor a team of 3 Data Scientists Serve as the technical authority across all data science projects Build and optimise models for media mix modelling, forecasting … and attribution Translate complex data insights into clear actions for internal stakeholders and external clients Collaborate with cross-functional teams to solve performance marketing challenges Help shape the data science roadmap and contribute to strategic decisions What They’re Looking For Proven experience in a Data Science More ❯

or early 2026, they're building out their team to support ambitious growth and deeper market penetration. The Role They’re looking for a Lead Data Scientist to architect a next-generation, deep learning-based time series forecasting engine. This engine will sit at the core of … across pricing, risk, and broader commercial strategy. This is a high-impact, high-ownership role with clear leadership opportunities. As the company scales, the data science function will grow under your guidance. You’ll work closely with a team of 16 engineers who’ll handle data prep- freeing … models), though strong statistical or machine learning backgrounds are also welcome. Take a contextual approach to forecasting, with a focus on intelligent modeling over data wrangling (datasets are already clean and accessible). Prepare for a potential future shift toward short-term forecasting as the platform evolves, though long More ❯