Lead Data Scientist Jobs in England

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Lead Data Scientist, Machine Learning Engineer 2025- UK

London, England, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Aimpoint Digital
Aimpoint Digital is a premier analytics consulting firm with a mission to drive business value for clients through expertise in data strategy, data analytics, decision sciences, and data engineering and infrastructure. This position is within our decision sciences practice which focuses on delivering solutions via machine learning and statistical modelling. What you will do As a part … extract insights and then train them on how to manage and maintain these solutions. Typical solutions will utilize machine learning, artificial intelligence, statistical analysis, automation, optimization, and/or data visualizations. As a Lead Data Scientist, you will be expected to work independently on client engagements, take part in the development of our practice, aid in … business development, and contribute innovative ideas and initiatives to our company. As a Lead Data Scientist you will: Become a trusted advisor working with clients to design end-to-end analytical solutions Work independently to solve complex data science use-cases across various industries Design and develop feature engineering pipelines, build ML & AI infrastructure, deploy models More ❯
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Lead Data Scientist

London, United Kingdom
Live Nation
Job Summary: Title: Lead Data Scientist Location: UK - London (Remote) Division: Marketplace Contract Terms: Full Time Permanent THE TEAM You will be joining a new Data Engineering and Data Science team to help get the most value out of our real-time data streams with a focus on ensuring genuine fans have the best … opportunity to buy tickets. THE JOB We are seeking a highly skilled Lead Data Scientist to join our team and play a critical hands on role in developing our data infrastructure and end-to-end deployment of machine learning insights. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of data science platforms and tools, as … well as experience designing and implementing machine learning pipelines. WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING Design, implement, and maintain machine learning pipelines in Databricks and AWS that enable real-time data-driven decision-making Work closely with the Director of Data Science and cross-functional teams to identify data requirements, define data and ML models, and develop More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: GBP Annual
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Lead Data Scientist

Norwich, England, United Kingdom
Aviva
Lead Data Scientist Salary: £45,000 - £65,000 Are you someone who thrives on turning complex data into actionable insights? Do you have a passion for leading innovative projects and driving data-driven decision-making? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you! An exciting opportunity has arisen in our high-profile data … analytics. A bit about the job: You'll work with one of the richest insurance datasets in the world, applying sophisticated techniques and technology to all stages of the data science process. You'll lead a team helping to formulate problems, extract, and prepare data, apply modelling, and then deploy the solution. Aviva are investing in data science, machine learning and advanced analytics as a distinctive capability. The UK team is recognised as a centre of excellence in our Global Data Science Practice. Join us, and you'll have the chance to define a significant & measurable impact on Aviva. Skills and experience we're looking for: Highly numerate and educated to degree or postgraduate (MSc More ❯
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Lead Data Scientist

Reigate, England, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
ZipRecruiter
way the industry operates and putting customers at the heart of everything we do. Having completed our recent multi-year digital transformation, we’re now leveraging advanced technology and data-driven insights alongside exceptional service, to deliver personalised experiences that meet our customers ever-changing needs today and in the future. Job Description We are currently recruiting for a … Lead Data Scientist to join our award winning, and innovative Data Science team. This is a phenomenal opportunity for someone to Improve company profitability by optimising pricing for Motor and Home products across all brands and channels. Leverage new predictive sources of data and advanced modeling techniques to improve competitiveness and expand underwriting capabilities. What … you’ll do: Lead and develop a data science team to deliver value-adding projects. Foster team growth and prepare members for career advancement. Analyse company performance metrics to guide and interpret models. Shape the R&D strategy and modelling roadmap. Assist in acquiring vendor data and develop arguments. Provide expert mentorship for ongoing and new pricing More ❯
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Lead Data Scientist

Guildford, England, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
JR United Kingdom
way the industry operates and putting customers at the heart of everything we do. Having completed our recent multi-year digital transformation, we’re now leveraging advanced technology and data-driven insights alongside exceptional service, to deliver personalised experiences that meet our customers ever-changing needs today and in the future. Job Description We are currently recruiting for a … Lead Data Scientist to join our award winning, and innovative Data Science team. This is a phenomenal opportunity for someone to Improve company profitability by optimising pricing for Motor and Home products across all brands and channels. Leverage new predictive sources of data and advanced modeling techniques to improve competitiveness and expand underwriting capabilities. What … you’ll do: Lead and develop a data science team to deliver value-adding projects. Foster team growth and prepare members for career advancement. Analyse company performance metrics to guide and interpret models. Shape the R&D strategy and modelling roadmap. Assist in acquiring vendor data and develop arguments. Provide expert mentorship for ongoing and new pricing More ❯
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Lead Data Scientist

London, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Match Digital
Lead Data Scientist London Up to £95,000 + bonus + benefits Our Client We're helping a global ecommerce marketplace build out their Data & Analytics teams. With over 20,000 employees in 41 locations around the world, our client traverses a number of consumer industries. They are passionate about transforming the ecommerce sector by investing … their business; they aim to leave a positive impact on all stakeholders including employees, customers and partners, helping to build sustainable local communities on a global scale. The role Data Scientists are hands-on with building models that allow our client to hyper-personalise their customer experience. In addition this, at a leadership level, Data Scientists work as … internal consultants within the business, advising executive teams on all things concerning predictive analytics and machine learning. What a Lead Data Scientist role will involve A hybrid role which is both hands-on with building models and involves consulting throughout the wider business, serving as the Data Science SME for the core customer-facing platform. Collaborating More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: GBP Annual
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Lead Data Scientist

City of London, London, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Harnham
Lead Data Scientist Up to £100,000 London (Remote/Hybrid) Company: This is a pre-seed startup on a mission to rethink how content gets made. The media landscape is more competitive than ever, and the old ways of creating and testing content just don’t cut it anymore. They’re using data and AI … to shape stories that actually land with under-served audiences. Responsibilities: Work closely with the founder to translate visionary ideas into practical, data-driven experiments and models. Analyse audience behaviour data and build AI-driven tools (like synthetic test groups) to predict content success. Collaborate with product, creative, and tech teams to embed data insights into content … creation and decision-making. Identify data gaps and design tracking or instrumentation strategies to improve analytics capabilities. Stay hands-on with modelling and analysis while providing realistic guidance to keep projects focused and achievable. Requirements: MSc or PhD Degree in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Mathematics, Statistics or related fields. Strong coding skills in Python and SQL Strong communication skills More ❯
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Lead Data Scientist

London Area, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Harnham
Lead Data Scientist Up to £100,000 London (Remote/Hybrid) Company: This is a pre-seed startup on a mission to rethink how content gets made. The media landscape is more competitive than ever, and the old ways of creating and testing content just don’t cut it anymore. They’re using data and AI … to shape stories that actually land with under-served audiences. Responsibilities: Work closely with the founder to translate visionary ideas into practical, data-driven experiments and models. Analyse audience behaviour data and build AI-driven tools (like synthetic test groups) to predict content success. Collaborate with product, creative, and tech teams to embed data insights into content … creation and decision-making. Identify data gaps and design tracking or instrumentation strategies to improve analytics capabilities. Stay hands-on with modelling and analysis while providing realistic guidance to keep projects focused and achievable. Requirements: MSc or PhD Degree in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Mathematics, Statistics or related fields. Strong coding skills in Python and SQL Strong communication skills More ❯
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Principal / Lead Data Scientist

London, England, United Kingdom
RAPP
Team/Department : Data Science Team within Marketing Sciences Department Line Manager : SVP, Head of Data Science Team Lead : SVP, Head of Data Science The Role Are you a seasoned data scientist with a passion for leading teams and driving innovative solutions in the marketing industry? Do you thrive in dynamic, fast-paced environments … where your expertise can make a tangible impact? If so, join our world-class Data Science team at RAPP as a Principal/Lead Data Scientist! Led by George Cushen (https://www.linkedin.com/in/cushen/), you'll be at the forefront of leveraging AI to reinvent marketing for some of the world … s biggest brands, including Ralph Lauren, KFC and Mercedes. The position is for a Principal or Lead Data Scientist depending on experience. What You’ll Do: Innovate and Optimise: Design, build, and implement cutting-edge predictive models such as causal AI campaign modelling, campaign forecasting engines, pricing elasticity models, and recommender engines that drive media performance, personalise More ❯
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Lead Data Scientist

London, United Kingdom
Applied Data Science Partners
We are looking for an agile Lead Data Scientist who can contribute to all stages of our data science client projects. This means that as well as developing cutting-edge machine learning solutions, we are looking for someone who can also design data science solutions from scratch and present their team's work in an … only will your work directly contribute to our client deliverables, but you will have the opportunity to experiment with a range of cutting-edge techniques and deliver full-stack data science projects across a range of industries and geographies. If this sounds like you, we can't wait to hear from you! KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Lead the design, development … testing, and evaluation of data science solutions for the successful delivery of multiple client projects Build strong client relationships and lead project centred client interactions Oversee the delivery of high-quality code and successful project outcomes Train and deploy state-of-the-art machine learning and reinforcement learning models Build AI systems using Large Language Models Build processes More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: GBP Annual
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Lead Data Scientist, Global Commercial Data Science

London, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
LEGO Gruppe
Job Description We are looking to hire our next Lead Data Scientist to drive actionable insights and shape our commercial strategy with applied data science. In this pivotal role, you will own end-to-end projects, manage competing priorities, and deliver high-impact solutions that enable faster and better decisions through clear storylines and robust analytics. … be based in Billund, Denmark or London, United Kingdom. Please note there is no relocation support for this position. Come join us! Core Responsibilities Drive end-to-end applied data science projects - from framing business problems and building models to delivering actionable insights that shape strategic decisions. Uncover commercial opportunities and risks by applying expert-level machine learning, statistical … modelling, and advanced data wrangling techniques. Craft compelling data visualisations and performance narratives that influence senior stakeholders and accelerate data-driven decision-making across global markets. Own and elevate key business processes, delivering a clear, consistent, and relevant narrative on business performance throughout the year through impactful post-event analyses and global performance reviews. Collaborate with global More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: GBP Annual
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Lead Data Scientist (AI)

Farnborough, England, United Kingdom
Forsyth Barnes
Title :Lead Data Scientist (AI) Industry :Insurance Location :London Salary :Upto£140,000 We're seeking a visionary Lead Data Scientist (AI) to join our clients fast-growing insurance startup, and drive the development of intelligent, data-driven solutions across our core products and operations. You'll be at the forefront of our … AI strategy, leading initiatives to optimize underwriting, claims processing, risk assessment, and customer personalization using machine learning and advanced analytics. KeyResponsibilities: Lead the end-to-end development and deployment of AI/ML models to support underwriting, fraud detection, pricing, and customer experience initiatives. Design and implement data science solutions that align with regulatory standards and business objectives. … Build and scale a high-performing data science team; provide technical mentorship and guidance. Collaborate with engineering to ensure smooth integration of AI models into production systems. Drive the use of NLP, predictive modeling, and generative AI where applicable to improve operational efficiency and innovation. KeyRequirements: 6+ years of experience in data science, with at least 2 years More ❯
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Lead Data Scientist

City of London, London, United Kingdom
Quest Search and Selection
eCommerce platform specialised in consumer goods and delivery. This business offers an extensive range of products including household essentials, medication, office supplies, groceries, and even fresh prepared food! The Lead Data Scientist- Category Management, will develop decision support systems, analyse large datasets, and share insights to optimise category performance. You will collaborating with In-Stock Merchandising team … and will manage another Data Analyst to drive NPD, category decision-making, and analysis in product buying and inventory management. Key responsibilities of this Lead Data Scientist – Category Management: Partner with the Data Team to measure and report on availability levels and their impact on revenue and order volumes. Collaborate with the Category and In … expirations across subcategories. Conduct in-depth analyses and post-implementation reviews to address challenges, uncover opportunities, and propose future experiments related to availability and expirations reporting. Key requirements of Lead Data Scientist – Category Management: Ideally having 4-6 years of experience in analytics or data science, preferably in grocery, operations, marketing or consumer products. Open to More ❯
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Lead Data Scientist

London Area, United Kingdom
Quest Search and Selection
eCommerce platform specialised in consumer goods and delivery. This business offers an extensive range of products including household essentials, medication, office supplies, groceries, and even fresh prepared food! The Lead Data Scientist- Category Management, will develop decision support systems, analyse large datasets, and share insights to optimise category performance. You will collaborating with In-Stock Merchandising team … and will manage another Data Analyst to drive NPD, category decision-making, and analysis in product buying and inventory management. Key responsibilities of this Lead Data Scientist – Category Management: Partner with the Data Team to measure and report on availability levels and their impact on revenue and order volumes. Collaborate with the Category and In … expirations across subcategories. Conduct in-depth analyses and post-implementation reviews to address challenges, uncover opportunities, and propose future experiments related to availability and expirations reporting. Key requirements of Lead Data Scientist – Category Management: Ideally having 4-6 years of experience in analytics or data science, preferably in grocery, operations, marketing or consumer products. Open to More ❯
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Lead Data Scientist-Category Management

London, England, United Kingdom
ZipRecruiter
eCommerce platform specialised in consumer goods and delivery. This business offers an extensive range of products including household essentials, medication, office supplies, groceries, and even fresh prepared food! The Lead Data Scientist- Category Management, will develop decision support systems, analyse large datasets, and share insights to optimise category performance. You will collaborating with In-Stock Merchandising team … and will manage another Data Analyst to drive NPD, category decision-making, and analysis in product buying and inventory management. Key responsibilities of this Lead Data Scientist – Category Management: Partner with the Data Team to measure and report on availability levels and their impact on revenue and order volumes. Collaborate with the Category and In … expirations across subcategories. Conduct in-depth analyses and post-implementation reviews to address challenges, uncover opportunities, and propose future experiments related to availability and expirations reporting. Key requirements of Lead Data Scientist – Category Management: Ideally having 4-6 years of experience in analytics or data science, preferably in grocery, operations, marketing or consumer products. Open to More ❯
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Lead Data Scientist

Reading, England, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Proventeq
Join to apply for the Lead Data Scientist role at Proventeq 2 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants Join to apply for the Lead Data Scientist role at Proventeq Direct data science/AI projects from scoping to delivery, to include consulting presales, discovery, demos, technical advisory, fuller development and production. … Providing technical governance & leadership, management and guidance to other teams, Data architects & developers. Mentoring where appropriate. Leading internal innovation projects. Understanding of roles of neighbouring teams, e.g. data engineering, AI governance. Communicating complex ideas to non-technical customers. Able to balance multiple projects, internal and customer facing, and work in a dynamic and fast environment. Able to speak … at Conferences. Possibly involved in bringing in new talent and defining training for the team. Key Responsibilities Direct data science/AI projects from scoping to delivery, to include consulting presales, discovery, demos, technical advisory, fuller development and production. Providing technical governance & leadership, management and guidance to other teams, Data architects & developers. Mentoring where appropriate. Leading internal innovation More ❯
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Lead Data Scientist-Category Management

London, South East, England, United Kingdom
Quest Search and Selection Ltd
eCommerce platform specialised in consumer goods and delivery. This business offers an extensive range of products including household essentials, medication, office supplies, groceries, and even fresh prepared food! The Lead Data Scientist- Category Management, will develop decision support systems, analyse large datasets, and share insights to optimise category performance. You will collaborating with In-Stock Merchandising team … and will manage another Data Analyst to drive NPD, category decision-making, and analysis in product buying and inventory management. Key responsibilities of this Lead Data Scientist - Category Management : Partner with the Data Team to measure and report on availability levels and their impact on revenue and order volumes. Collaborate with the Category and In … expirations across subcategories. Conduct in-depth analyses and post-implementation reviews to address challenges, uncover opportunities, and propose future experiments related to availability and expirations reporting. Key requirements of Lead Data Scientist - Category Management : Ideally having 4-6 years of experience in analytics or data science, preferably in grocery, operations, marketing or consumer products. Open to More ❯
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary: £70,000 - £80,000 per annum
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Lead Data Scientist

London, England, United Kingdom
Harnham
Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base pay range Direct message the job poster from Harnham Building Data Science and Machine Learning Teams in the UK | The Talent Driving The Data and AI Revolution Lead/Principal Data Scientist Up to … a hands-on, collaborative approach, making it a dynamic environment for ambitious professionals looking to make a real impact. Responsibilities: Support the investment and deal teams by delivering deep, data-driven insights into potential acquisition targets. Lead a high-performing, diverse data team, fostering a collaborative, innovative environment with strong mentoring and career development. Responsible for evaluating … informing high-stakes decisions on multi-million (and often billion)-pound deals. Collaborate with internal teams to deliver commercial and operational due diligence Be at the forefront of identifying data-led value creation strategies across the private equity lifecycle. Requirements: MSc or PhD Degree in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Mathematics, Statistics or related fields. Strong coding skills in Python More ❯
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Lead Data Scientist

England, United Kingdom
Xcede
Lead Data Scientist Surrey office, x1 day every two weeks. A well-established, product-led business is looking for a Lead Data Scientist to spearhead innovation and drive measurable value through advanced machine learning, experimentation, and the development of production-grade models. Sitting within a cross-functional data team, this is a hands … the autonomy to shape the modelling roadmap, contribute to R&D strategy, and influence pricing and risk decisions across multiple business lines. You’ll manage a small team of data scientists, guiding them through delivery while remaining actively involved in technical implementation and experimentation. This is a unique opportunity for someone passionate about building machine learning systems that go … beyond prototypes — models that deliver real-world commercial outcomes in a data-rich, regulated environment. Key Responsibilities Lead a high-performing team of data scientists to deliver cross-functional, impactful AI/ML initiatives Design and implement predictive models and machine learning solutions for core business areas Build and productionise models in collaboration with data engineers More ❯
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Lead Data Scientist

Surrey, England, United Kingdom
Xcede
Lead Data Scientist Surrey office, x1 day every two weeks. A well-established, product-led business is looking for a Lead Data Scientist to spearhead innovation and drive measurable value through advanced machine learning, experimentation, and the development of production-grade models. Sitting within a cross-functional data team, this is a hands … the autonomy to shape the modelling roadmap, contribute to R&D strategy, and influence pricing and risk decisions across multiple business lines. You’ll manage a small team of data scientists, guiding them through delivery while remaining actively involved in technical implementation and experimentation. This is a unique opportunity for someone passionate about building machine learning systems that go … beyond prototypes — models that deliver real-world commercial outcomes in a data-rich, regulated environment. Key Responsibilities Lead a high-performing team of data scientists to deliver cross-functional, impactful AI/ML initiatives Design and implement predictive models and machine learning solutions for core business areas Build and productionise models in collaboration with data engineers More ❯
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Lead Data Scientist

City of London, London, United Kingdom
Harnham
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, customer segmentation, and price elasticity. Design and implement AI-powered solutions to solve complex marketing challenges. Use machine learning … in tools like Jupyter notebooks, 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 with MLFlow, API design (FastAPI More ❯
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Lead Data Scientist

London Area, United Kingdom
Harnham
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, customer segmentation, and price elasticity. Design and implement AI-powered solutions to solve complex marketing challenges. Use machine learning … in tools like Jupyter notebooks, 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 with MLFlow, API design (FastAPI More ❯
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Lead Data Scientist

London, England, United Kingdom
Xcede
actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base pay range Direct message the job poster from Xcede Associate Director – Data & AI Recruitment Lead Data Scientist Surrey office, x1 day every two weeks. A well-established, product-led business is looking for a Lead Data Scientist to spearhead innovation and drive measurable value through advanced machine learning, experimentation, and the development of production-grade models. Sitting within a cross-functional data team, this is a hands-on leadership role with the autonomy to shape the modelling roadmap, contribute to R&D strategy, and influence pricing and risk decisions across multiple business lines. … You’ll manage a small team of data scientists, guiding them through delivery while remaining actively involved in technical implementation and experimentation. This is a unique opportunity for someone passionate about building machine learning systems that go beyond prototypes — models that deliver real-world commercial outcomes in a data-rich, regulated environment. Key Responsibilities Lead a high More ❯
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Lead Data Scientist

London, England, United Kingdom
JR United Kingdom
Social network you want to login/join with: A well-established, product-led business is looking for a Lead Data Scientist to spearhead innovation and drive measurable value through advanced machine learning, experimentation, and the development of production-grade models. Sitting within a cross-functional data team, this is a hands-on leadership role with … the autonomy to shape the modelling roadmap, contribute to R&D strategy, and influence pricing and risk decisions across multiple business lines. You’ll manage a small team of data scientists, guiding them through delivery while remaining actively involved in technical implementation and experimentation. This is a unique opportunity for someone passionate about building machine learning systems that go … beyond prototypes — models that deliver real-world commercial outcomes in a data-rich, regulated environment. Key Responsibilities Lead a high-performing team of data scientists to deliver cross-functional, impactful AI/ML initiatives Design and implement predictive models and machine learning solutions for core business areas Build and productionise models in collaboration with data engineers More ❯
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Lead Data Scientist

London, England, United Kingdom
Manchester Digital
We’re seeking a passionate Data Scientist to lead the end-to-end implementation and design of data science applications for various clients. You will join a growing practice and play a leading role in the ongoing development of the data science discipline, driving innovation, best practice adoption, and motivating domain practitioners to create a … digital transformation consultancy, delivering multi-Queen’s Award-winning platforms and services supporting large-scale digital change across sectors including healthcare, environment, and digital democracy. Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities Lead Data Scientists oversee the planning, design, development, integration, and testing of high-quality data science solutions, ensuring best practices and proper documentation. Responsibilities include: Building effective relationships … with clients and third-party partners. Owning end-to-end implementation and design for large data science services, translating designs into deployment. Taking technical responsibility across all stages of data science projects. Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to meet user and business needs. Supporting less experienced practitioners and ensuring quality and velocity of work. Contributing to the growth of More ❯
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Lead Data Scientist
England
10th Percentile
£46,500
25th Percentile
£54,250
Median
£85,000
75th Percentile
£102,188
90th Percentile
£106,250