13 of 13 Permanent Head of Data Science Jobs in the UK

Go back Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Head of Clinical Data Science and Data Engineering The closing date is 13 July 2025 Join CUH during an exciting phase of innovation in healthcare, research, and education as we look to establish and develop a hub for our wide-ranging innovation work across the Trust. … We recognise that the Trust's data represents one of our most potent assets to support innovation, as well as research and quality improvement. But we have yet to fully exploit its potential. Our new Clinical Data Science and Engineering Unit will be the vital engine room for curating, sharing and utilising our data for … novel purposes outside of the routine operations of hospital. It will work collaboratively with the Trust's core digital and data functions, performance and analytics, clinical and operational staff, academics and commercial partners to discover new insights and develop data-driven applications. It will also play a key role in managing the safe, secure and efficient More ❯

Evaro is looking to do for health care what online banking has done for finance, and we're looking for a Head of Data Science to help us that through data-driven insights and innovations. Our mission? To increase accessibility to prescription medications and improve health outcomes by providing a seamless, technology-driven solution that … empowers brands to integrate digital health services effortlessly, Evaro strives to build the online banking for UK healthcare. About the job We're looking to hire a Head of Data Science to build out and lead the data science capabilities across the organisation. You'll have a background in analytics, machine learning, and leading … data teams. You'll be joining the company at an exciting time, working to build out a data team to help drive the company's direction. Ensuring that data isn't just analyzed but transformed into actionable insights that directly improve patient outcomes. Join Evaro as Head of Data Science to harness the More ❯

Head of Data Science - Credit Risk/Lending Up to £130,000 + Bonus London (2/3 days onsite) Company: A long term client of ours, operating within the Credit/Lending space is looking to bring in a new Head of Data Science. Focused on Credit Cards and Loans, the … digital-first platform and smart analytics to assess affordability fairly and lend responsibly. Backed by a trusted brand, it’s making credit clear, accessible, and ethical. Responsibilities: Lead a Data Science team to build and embed top credit models supporting growth and customer outcomes. Develop and deploy segmented credit models for unsecured consumer lending. Improve data and … analytics by identifying opportunities and encouraging rapid testing. Work with Analytics to optimise portfolio value through data and modelling adjustments. Communicate insights to stakeholders, monitor model performance, and collaborate across teams and external partners. Requirements: MSc or PhD Degree in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Mathematics, Statistics or related fields. Experience working with models in the Credit Risk/ More ❯

Head of Data Science - Credit Risk/Lending Up to £130,000 + Bonus London (2/3 days onsite) Company: A long term client of ours, operating within the Credit/Lending space is looking to bring in a new Head of Data Science. Focused on Credit Cards and Loans, the … digital-first platform and smart analytics to assess affordability fairly and lend responsibly. Backed by a trusted brand, it’s making credit clear, accessible, and ethical. Responsibilities: Lead a Data Science team to build and embed top credit models supporting growth and customer outcomes. Develop and deploy segmented credit models for unsecured consumer lending. Improve data and … analytics by identifying opportunities and encouraging rapid testing. Work with Analytics to optimise portfolio value through data and modelling adjustments. Communicate insights to stakeholders, monitor model performance, and collaborate across teams and external partners. Requirements: MSc or PhD Degree in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Mathematics, Statistics or related fields. Experience working with models in the Credit Risk/ More ❯

Head of Data Science/Analytics & Consulting | London | £95,000 - £100,000 | Hybrid 2 Days a Week In Office The Role Looking for a dynamic leader to establish and guide a newly created client-focused team responsible for configuring and deploying an advanced data platform. This team ensures the smooth implementation of software, data extraction, engineering, analytics, product setup, and dashboard development while working closely with clients to meet their needs. The Data & Analytics Consulting team is composed of versatile professionals, each proficient in managing all technical aspects (Engineering, Science, Analytics) of client implementations and supporting them throughout the deployment process. This team works in close partnership with Business … Consultants, who oversee the non-technical aspects of delivery, as well as other key departments such as Information Governance (security and compliance), Platform Development (core product innovation), and Quality Assurance (testing and validation). As the Head of Data & Analytics Consulting, you will oversee the technical deployment process from end to end, ensuring efficient and high More ❯

Head of Data Science/Analytics & Consulting | London | £95,000 - £100,000 | Hybrid 2 Days a Week In Office The Role Looking for a dynamic leader to establish and guide a newly created client-focused team responsible for configuring and deploying an advanced data platform. This team ensures the smooth implementation of software, data extraction, engineering, analytics, product setup, and dashboard development while working closely with clients to meet their needs. The Data & Analytics Consulting team is composed of versatile professionals, each proficient in managing all technical aspects (Engineering, Science, Analytics) of client implementations and supporting them throughout the deployment process. This team works in close partnership with Business … Consultants, who oversee the non-technical aspects of delivery, as well as other key departments such as Information Governance (security and compliance), Platform Development (core product innovation), and Quality Assurance (testing and validation). As the Head of Data & Analytics Consulting, you will oversee the technical deployment process from end to end, ensuring efficient and high More ❯

Head of Data Science & Analytics 📍 Manchester (Hybrid – 2 days in office) 💼 Full-Time | Permanent 💰 Up to £120,000 + benefits Join one of the world’s largest independent media and entertainment groups , home to iconic brands across audio, publishing, and digital. This new Head of Data Science & Analytics role will lead … a growing UK-based function within the Audio Division , acting as a strategic partner across digital, revenue, and marketing. You'll help shape the organisation’s data vision while leading on predictive modelling, experimentation, and insight delivery at scale. 🧩 What you’ll be doing: Build and lead a team of data scientists, analysts, and BI engineers Own … the strategy for how data is used to drive growth, engagement, and commercial outcomes Deliver predictive models to optimise audience targeting, content strategy, and advertising revenue Develop analytics products and tooling to support multiple business units Act as a key point of contact for European stakeholders and cross-functional teams Translate complex data into actionable insight for More ❯

If you're passionate about machine learning and data science and ready to lead a team building groundbreaking technology with real-world impact, this role offers a rare opportunity. An innovative software platform is seeking a seasoned leader to oversee its data science function. In this pivotal role, you'll guide both strategic direction and technical … execution of AI initiatives central to the product. The platform helps global enterprises make smarter commercial decisions through predictive insights rooted in customer behaviour. You'll lead a talented team of data scientists, shaping a collaborative, high-performing group. Your focus will be driving innovation, scaling ML systems, and aligning technical efforts with business outcomes. You'll … work with senior leadership and collaborate across departments to ensure machine learning delivers real, lasting value. This role offers a blend of strategic influence and hands-on impact. You'll define how machine learning evolves while ensuring solutions are robust, scalable, and commercially relevant. From improving processes to evaluating new tools, you'll have the freedom and responsibility to More ❯

Head of Data Science and Actuarial (Maternity Cover) page is loaded Head of Data Science and Actuarial (Maternity Cover) Apply locations Home - UK- England time type Full time posted on Posted Yesterday job requisition id R Who are we? Howden is a collective - a group of talented and passionate people all … around the world. Together, we have pushed the boundaries of insurance. We are united by a shared passion and no-limits mindset, and our strength lies in our ability to collaborate as a powerful international team comprised of 18,000 employees spanning over 100 countries. People join Howden for many different reasons, but they stay for the same … your priorities - work/life balance, career progression, sustainability, volunteering - you'll find like-minded people driving change at Howden. We are recruiting for a fixed-term contract for Head of Data Science and Actuarial for Howden's UK & Ireland retail business. You will be leading a cross-functional team of data scientists, analysts More ❯

Head of Data Science (hands on) - FinTech Head of Data Science role with a fast-growing B2B FinTech company, backed by multiple billionaires and a major global investment firm. You'll join an existing team of 2 Data Scientists within a wider business of 35 staff and report to … the Chief Product Officer. The CEO is a former Data Scientist, providing opportunities for knowledge exchange! The Head of Data Science will work on: Credit risk models: Collaborate with the Chief Risk Officer to develop advanced machine learning models. Affordability models: Utilize bureau and open banking data to create transaction classification models and determine … safe borrowing limits for individual businesses. Product improvements: Use predictive models to identify key drivers of the conversion funnel and work with the CPO to enhance customer experience. Sales and distribution: Apply predictive models to identify UK businesses most interested in the company's products and services. Data analytics tech: Partner with the CTO and developers to establish More ❯

Head of Data Science required by a Media Publishing company to head up and grow a Data Science team. The team will be focused on Machine Learning & Statistical Analysis techniques to develop impactful solutions for the business. Initially you will lead a small team of Data Scientists, with strong growth forecast … for the coming year. Allied to team growth you will also be responsible for developing Data Science production process within the business, with a view to creating an Agile work environment which can have optimal impact Given their nature as a publishing business experience of applying NLP expertise is of crucial importance to this hire. Head of Data Science : - Excellent understanding of machine learning techniques and algorithms, such as k-NN, Naive Bayes, Random Forests, etc. - Experience with common data science toolkits, such as Python - Proficiency in using query languages such as SQL on a big data platform e.g. Hadoop, Hive - Good applied statistics skills, such as distributions 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 collections 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 scoring, fraud prevention, and collections. Building and optimising data-driven lending models to increase acceptance while maintaining performance. Identifying algorithmic opportunities to mitigate fraud and improve operational efficiency. 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 collections 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 scoring, fraud prevention, and collections. Building and optimising data-driven lending models to increase acceptance while maintaining performance. Identifying algorithmic opportunities to mitigate fraud and improve operational efficiency. More ❯