26 to 42 of 42 Head of Data Science Jobs in the UK

Prolific is not just another player in the AI space - we are the architects of the human data infrastructure that's reshaping the landscape of AI development. In a world where foundational AI technologies are increasingly commoditised, it's the quality and diversity of human-generated … data that truly differentiates products and models. The Role Lead the technical team that's revolutionising how AI learns from humans. At Prolific, you'll build and direct the data science and AI/ML engineering function that powers the world's leading platform for human feedback … AI interaction. This isn't just another technical leadership role; you'll directly shape how the industry incorporates human intelligence into the next generation of AI systems, with immediate access to a unique human data asset that positions you to make outsized impact. What You'll Be Doing More ❯

Head of Analytics and Data Science Department: Data & Analytics Employment Type: Full Time Location: Cardiff Description Hybrid: 2 days per week in-office In 2002, we became the first insurance comparison site. Our purpose? To make the process of sorting your insurance, utilities or … personal finances as easy as possible. We're part of RVU. A group of online brands that include Uswitch, Tempcover and money.co.uk. As a group, we use our shared knowledge to empower people, and help them make decisions confidently across a range of household services. is at … the cutting edge of the FinTech industry, so we're always looking for extraordinary talent. If you love what you do, get in touch today! About the role We believe in the power of data to drive smarter decisions, better products, and meaningful customer experiences, and are More ❯

Job Title : Head/VP of Data (Contractor) Location : London, UK (Remote options available) Duration : 3 months (with potential for extension) Pay : Market rate I'm partnering with a fast-growing fashion startup that’s redefining consumer experiences through cutting-edge data insights. Role Overview : We … re looking for a VP/Head of Data to join their team on a contractual basis. This pivotal role involves defining and executing their data strategy, overseeing data infrastructure, and leading analytics initiatives. Key Responsibilities : Data Strategy : Help execute the current data strategy Leadership : Lead and mentor 4 others within Data team Analytics and Insights : Oversee the development of analytics frameworks to extract actionable insights, predict trends, and identify growth opportunities. Data Governance : Ensure data quality, security, and compliance with relevant regulations and best practices. Qualifications : Proven More ❯

Job Title : Head/VP of Data (Contractor) Location : London, UK (Remote options available) Duration : 3 months (with potential for extension) Pay : Market rate I'm partnering with a fast-growing fashion startup that’s redefining consumer experiences through cutting-edge data insights. Role Overview : We … re looking for a VP/Head of Data to join their team on a contractual basis. This pivotal role involves defining and executing their data strategy, overseeing data infrastructure, and leading analytics initiatives. Key Responsibilities : Data Strategy : Help execute the current data strategy Leadership : Lead and mentor 4 others within Data team Analytics and Insights : Oversee the development of analytics frameworks to extract actionable insights, predict trends, and identify growth opportunities. Data Governance : Ensure data quality, security, and compliance with relevant regulations and best practices. Qualifications : Proven More ❯

Head of Data Science Up to £140,000 London Hybrid I am currently hiring for a top consumer lending fintech based in London. They are looking to bring in a top leader in data science function to come into the business and spearhead the … scorecard models using SQL, Python, and Snowflake Developing models for fraud prevention and models for customer analytics Working with senior stakeholders across different areas of the business being able to manage both down and up Setting out the data science and modelling roadmap for the business Improving … efficiency with the development of automation across the business. Your Skills & Experience: Experience with Unsecured consumer lending Strong experience using SQL and python across your career. Experience owning and developing credit risk models Experience developing scorecards and decisioning models STEM Degree from a top University Salary – Up to More ❯

HEAD OF DATA SCIENCE UP TO £140,000 LONDON This is an exciting opportunity to join a rapidly growing fin-tech looking for a talented individual to head up their data science function and someone who can work cross functionally across the business. … THE COMPANY This business is a growing car finance lender, who have recently raised over £150 million and are backed by some of the world’s leading investors. THE ROLE You can expect to be involved in the following day-to-day: Be hands on with model development, end … to-end from pulling and cleaning data, to presenting results. Work with AI across strategy and moving into next best action modelling. Automating existing manual processes. Working closely with data engineering to support with deploying of models. Collaborate closely with the Credit and Analytics team to design More ❯

Head of Data Science Up to £140,000 London (Hybrid, 3 days onsite per week) Company: They are reinventing car finance for the digital age to make it faster, fairer, and more flexible for everyone. As a tech-first company, data is at the heart … of everything they do - from real-time decisioning and risk modelling to personalising the customer journey and driving smarter business decisions. They are building a modern data stack and scaling our analytics capabilities to fuel innovation across the business. 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 Requirements: MSc or PhD Degree in Computer Science, Artificial More ❯

Head of Data Science (Credit Risk & Fraud) Up to £140,000 London Hybrid I am currently hiring for a top consumer lending fintech based in London. They are looking to bring in a top leader in data science function to come into the business … scorecard models using SQL, Python, and Snowflake Developing models for fraud prevention and models for customer analytics Working with senior stakeholders across different areas of the business being able to manage both down and up Setting out the data science and modelling roadmap for the business Improving … efficiency with the development of automation across the business. Cross-collaborating with other functions across the business to increase efficiency and revenue Your Skills & Experience: Experience with Unsecured consumer lending Strong experience using SQL and python across your career. Experience owning and developing credit risk models Experience developing scorecards More ❯

Head of Data Science (Credit Risk & Fraud) Up to £140,000 London Hybrid I am currently hiring for a top consumer lending fintech based in London. They are looking to bring in a top leader in data science function to come into the business … scorecard models using SQL, Python, and Snowflake Developing models for fraud prevention and models for customer analytics Working with senior stakeholders across different areas of the business being able to manage both down and up Setting out the data science and modelling roadmap for the business Improving … efficiency with the development of automation across the business. Cross-collaborating with other functions across the business to increase efficiency and revenue Your Skills & Experience: Experience with Unsecured consumer lending Strong experience using SQL and python across your career. Experience owning and developing credit risk models Experience developing scorecards 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 – CREDIT RISK £120,000-140,000 (dependent on experience) London - 3 days in office Great opportunity with a scaling FinTech lender in the UK. This business offer a fast-paced and driven work environment, with a really collaborative team culture that encourages … their team to own their modelling function, across credit risk, collections, fraud and more. You’d work as an Individual Contributor to lead the Data Science function to make an impact on business performance. THE ROLE Develop a range of credit models within the business, predominantly scorecards … broader decisioning models Using innovative machine learning techniques to further enhance the model suite and drive profitability across the business Own implementation and impact of predictive models across the product suite YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE : Essential to have experience developing predictive models SQL and Python experience is essential Highly More ❯

HEAD OF DATA SCIENCE - CREDIT RISK £120,000-140,000 (dependent on experience) London - 3 days in office Great opportunity with a scaling FinTech lender in the UK. This business offer a fast-paced and driven work environment, with a really collaborative team culture that encourages … their team to own their modelling function, across credit risk, collections, fraud and more. You'd work as an Individual Contributor to lead the Data Science function to make an impact on business performance. THE ROLE Develop a range of credit models within the business, predominantly scorecards … broader decisioning models Using innovative machine learning techniques to further enhance the model suite and drive profitability across the business Own implementation and impact of predictive models across the product suite YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE : Essential to have experience developing predictive models SQL and Python experience is essential Highly More ❯

Job Title: Head of Data Type of Company: AI Biotechnology Location: London (Hybrid) Salary: Up to £140k base The Company Our client is a pioneering AI biotech company revolutionising medical research by merging human expertise with artificial intelligence. They focus on accelerating drug discovery and improving … patient outcomes through AI-powered solutions. The Role As Head of Machine Learning, you will take a leadership role in driving the strategic development and application of machine learning methods to enhance drug discovery and therapeutic target identification. Leading the Frontier Research group, you will tackle complex … challenges in the design of AI systems for drug development, applying advanced techniques to multimodal patient data. You will be a key decision-maker in shaping the future of AI-powered healthcare solutions and managing a high-performing team of experts. Lead and oversee the development of More ❯

Job Title: Head of Data Type of Company: AI Biotechnology Location: London (Hybrid) Salary: Up to £140k base The Company Our client is a pioneering AI biotech company revolutionising medical research by merging human expertise with artificial intelligence. They focus on accelerating drug discovery and improving … patient outcomes through AI-powered solutions. The Role As Head of Machine Learning, you will take a leadership role in driving the strategic development and application of machine learning methods to enhance drug discovery and therapeutic target identification. Leading the Frontier Research group, you will tackle complex … challenges in the design of AI systems for drug development, applying advanced techniques to multimodal patient data. You will be a key decision-maker in shaping the future of AI-powered healthcare solutions and managing a high-performing team of experts. Lead and oversee the development of 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 ❯

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 ❯

Job Description 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. More ❯