11 of 11 Permanent Lead Data Scientist Jobs in the South East

Lead Data Scientist LondonPrivate Equity£140,000 - £150,000 + benefits Harnham is working with a tech firm in the Private Equity space and hiring a few positions across Data Science, Machine Learning Engineering and Data Engineering. The company have an impressive founding team and hold a strong reputation within the Data & AI and … purpose of creating value. Often working in ambiguous and greenfield environments, you will collaborate with a strong team of technical people across multiple industries to solve complex commercial and data problems, delivering key data science initiatives that drive performance and revenue. In this role you will lead the technical teams that deliver value. The Role - Lead Data Scientist You will be: Working on multiple engagements within portfolio companies across various different industry sectors Delivering key Data Science/AI initiatives that drive value for customers. Shaping how projects are delivered, driving performance and working closely with C-level execs. Providing technical leadership across the business, with a focus on end-to-end More ❯

Lead Data Scientist – Credit Risk/Pricing A fast-growing fintech is searching for a Lead Data Scientist to spearhead their next phase of AI and analytics innovation. You’ll combine hands-on modelling with leadership responsibilities, guiding a small team while shaping the company’s long-term data science strategy. This role … in credit, fraud and pricing modelling. Advanced skills in Python, SQL, and ML frameworks. Proven ability to design, deploy, and monitor models in production. Leadership experience - mentoring or managing data science teams. Confidence in regulated environments: model governance, monitoring. Excellent communicator who can influence senior stakeholders. The Opportunity Lead and develop a small data science team. Build More ❯

Lead Data Scientist – Credit Risk/Pricing A fast-growing fintech is searching for a Lead Data Scientist to spearhead their next phase of AI and analytics innovation. You’ll combine hands-on modelling with leadership responsibilities, guiding a small team while shaping the company’s long-term data science strategy. This role … in credit, fraud and pricing modelling. Advanced skills in Python, SQL, and ML frameworks. Proven ability to design, deploy, and monitor models in production. Leadership experience - mentoring or managing data science teams. Confidence in regulated environments: model governance, monitoring. Excellent communicator who can influence senior stakeholders. The Opportunity Lead and develop a small data science team. Build More ❯

Lead Data Scientist – Credit Risk/Pricing A fast-growing fintech is searching for a Lead Data Scientist to spearhead their next phase of AI and analytics innovation. You’ll combine hands-on modelling with leadership responsibilities, guiding a small team while shaping the company’s long-term data science strategy. This role … in credit, fraud and pricing modelling. Advanced skills in Python, SQL, and ML frameworks. Proven ability to design, deploy, and monitor models in production. Leadership experience - mentoring or managing data science teams. Confidence in regulated environments: model governance, monitoring. Excellent communicator who can influence senior stakeholders. The Opportunity Lead and develop a small data science team. Build More ❯

heavily into building the ML stack, partnered with leading universities, and trained models on millions of expert-tagged images. Now, they’re scaling globally — and need a world-class Lead Data Scientist to help push the boundaries of computer vision, video analysis, and multimodal LLMs while solving real-world challenges. Role Overview They are looking for an … experienced Lead Data Scientist to spearhead machine-learning initiatives, with particular focus on computer vision, large language models, and production ready ML pipelines in Azure. You will act as the technical lead for the team, setting direction, guiding best practices, and ensuring the successful delivery of high-impact AI solutions. Key Responsibilities · Develop, train, and deploy … evaluate, and productionise multi-modal LLMs for business applications. · Drive experimentation and prototyping of advanced ML/AI techniques · Provide technical direction, mentoring, and hands-on guidance to the data science team. · Work with engineering, product, and business stakeholders to align ML strategy with business goals. · Architect and productionise end-to-end ML pipelines on Azure, while ensuring scalability More ❯

Lead Data Scientist £100000 GBP Onsite WORKING Location: Central London, Greater London - United Kingdom Type: Permanent Principal Consultant (PC) - Data Science - DV Cleared Location: London, Bristol, Manchester Clearance: MOD DV Principal Consultants set the vision and lead transformation. You'll define strategy, build trusted relationships with senior defence stakeholders, and lead high-performing teams … delivering mission-critical data science solutions. Key Responsibilities Shape and deliver strategic data science programmes Lead client engagements and influence policy-level decisions Build internal capability and mentor future leaders Represent the consultancy at the forefront of defence innovation Requirements Active DV clearance 6+ years in data science, with leadership experience Deep understanding of defence data and secure systems Exceptional consulting and communication skills This is a role for those who want to lead transformation, not just participate in it. Reference: AMC/BCO1ds/1 #brco More ❯

agility, innovation, and rapid iteration, this tech-driven organisation thrives on moving fast, learning quickly, and pivoting when needed. As they continue to scale, they're investing heavily in data and AI to drive smarter decision-making and product innovation. Your new role As Lead Data Scientist, you'll take ownership of a small but growing … data team, currently consisting of two Analysts and one Data Scientist. Reporting directly to the CTO, you'll be responsible for shaping the data science strategy, implementing scalable processes, and delivering impactful insights across the business. You'll work hands-on with machine learning, AI, and LLMs to solve complex problems, while also mentoring your team and … engaging with senior stakeholders to align data initiatives with business goals. What you'll need to succeed Proven experience in a senior or lead data science role Strong hands-on skills in Python and SQL Solid experience with Machine Learning, AI, and Large Language Models (LLMs) Previous people management experience (ideally managing Analysts/Data Scientists More ❯

Lead Data Scientist - Credit Risk Modelling £80-105,000 (dependent on experience)London THE COMPANY This business are a dynamic and fast-paced lender and are seeking a driven and experienced individual to join their team in building out their predictive models using cutting-edge Machine Learning techniques. This role is an opportunity for someone to be More ❯

Overview Make your mark for patients We are looking for a Global Advanced Analytics Data Scientist Lead who is collaborative, adaptable, and impact-driven to join us in our Global Advanced Analytics team, based in our HQ office in Anderlecht, Belgium. About the role You will be working in a team that uses advanced analytics to deliver … actionable insights, reduce reliance on primary data, and unlock patient value across commercial, medical, and market access areas. Who you'll work with You will be working in a highly collaborative environment with Global Analytics Leads, Go-to-Market teams, Insight Hubs, and business stakeholders. You'll also interact with external partners, including data vendors and healthcare payors. … What you'll do Lead high-impact analytics projects to answer key business questions Develop, scale, and maintain advanced analytics and artificial intelligence solutions Act as the expert partner for data science in commercial and medical domains Coach and mentor junior team members on analytics tools and communication Build strong partnerships across analytics, IT, and business teams Champion More ❯

and Share Scheme Agricultural Technology 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 … 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 ❯

in Integrated Pest Management (IPM) 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 Science Engineer - Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Research & Solutions The Organisation Our client develops cutting-edge navigator software for the global agricultural sector, helping farmers transition toward … 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 a lead technical specialist in our R-focused Research Software Engineering group to specialise particularly in Integrated Pest Management. … You'll create and maintain the technical infrastructure that enables our sustainability experts and data scientists to develop innovative agricultural sustainability solutions to solve global issues in Integrated Pest Management (IPM). 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 More ❯