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community. So, what's your possible? Opportunity: This is more than just a job; it's a mission. The role is for an experienced data scientist to provide technical delivery and subject matter expertise in data science and machine learning across domains relevant to our customers' missions. … This technical role requires a detailed knowledge of a broad range of methods and technologies - with opportunities to work across analytics, data fusion and visualisation, data science, data engineering, machine learning and artificial intelligence - and technical leadership of project teams. Our UK Cyber & Intelligence business combines modern … software development approaches with a rich heritage and experience in the Defence and security sectors. Our customers have complex and sensitive data and information requirements requiring a mission partner who quickly understands the context, delivering and sustaining a portfolio of challenging technology projects at scale and pace, supporting them More ❯

Data Lead Senior Data Engineer/Scientist Judge.me Role: Data Lead Senior Data Engineer/Scientist Location: Remote with hybrid option (2 days in Shoreditch office near Old Street) Salary: £90-115k (includes comprehensive benefits package) Our Mission: Fixing Trust in … and digital interfaces separate buyers and sellers, we're building the definitive trust infrastructure that enables global trade to flourish. The Opportunity As our Data Lead, you'll lead the development of our Trust Optimisation Platform-a critical initiative to unlock insights from our vast review dataset … to help merchants improve their e-commerce trust metrics. This role will build the data foundation that powers our next generation of merchant-facing products, directly supporting our mission to close the Trust Gap in e-commerce. What Makes This Role Special Massive Data Scale : Work with one More ❯

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Lead Data Scientist - Credit/Fraud Location: London, 2 WFH days a week Compensation: £120,000-£140,000 + Benefits + Equity Options Partnering with a growing fintech business who are on the lookout for a Lead Data Scientist to build out their data science practice from the ground up. As the Lead Data Scientist, you will play a pivotal role in driving innovation and optimisation across credit scoring, fraud prevention, collections, and customer engagement strategies. Your expertise will shape the data-driven decision-making framework for this business … as a lending platform. Key Responsibilities Build and Innovate: Lead efforts to develop a state-of-the-art lending platform, enhancing customer experience and operational efficiency. Credit Optimisation: Analyse and implement strategies to increase acceptance rates while maintaining strong performance metrics. Fraud Prevention: Develop robust frameworks to reduce fraud More ❯

Lead Data Scientist - Credit/Fraud Location: London, 2 WFH days a week Compensation: £120,000-£140,000 + Benefits + Equity Options Partnering with a growing fintech business who are on the lookout for a Lead Data Scientist to build out their data science practice from the ground up. As the Lead Data Scientist, you will play a pivotal role in driving innovation and optimisation across credit scoring, fraud prevention, collections, and customer engagement strategies. Your expertise will shape the data-driven decision-making framework for this business … as a lending platform. Key Responsibilities Build and Innovate: Lead efforts to develop a state-of-the-art lending platform, enhancing customer experience and operational efficiency. Credit Optimisation: Analyse and implement strategies to increase acceptance rates while maintaining strong performance metrics. Fraud Prevention: Develop robust frameworks to reduce fraud More ❯

Lead Data Scientist - Credit/Fraud Location: London, 2 WFH days a week Compensation: £120,000-£140,000 + Benefits + Equity Options Partnering with a growing fintech business who are on the lookout for a Lead Data Scientist to build out their data science practice from the ground up. As the Lead Data Scientist, you will play a pivotal role in driving innovation and optimisation across credit scoring, fraud prevention, collections, and customer engagement strategies. Your expertise will shape the data-driven decision-making framework for this business … as a lending platform. Key Responsibilities Build and Innovate: Lead efforts to develop a state-of-the-art lending platform, enhancing customer experience and operational efficiency. Credit Optimisation: Analyse and implement strategies to increase acceptance rates while maintaining strong performance metrics. Fraud Prevention: Develop robust frameworks to reduce fraud More ❯

Lead Data Scientist - Credit/Fraud Location: London, 2 WFH days a week Compensation: £120,000-£140,000 + Benefits + Equity Options Partnering with a growing fintech business who are on the lookout for a Lead Data Scientist to build out their data science practice from the ground up. As the Lead Data Scientist, you will play a pivotal role in driving innovation and optimisation across credit scoring, fraud prevention, collections, and customer engagement strategies. Your expertise will shape the data-driven decision-making framework for this business … as a lending platform. Key Responsibilities Build and Innovate: Lead efforts to develop a state-of-the-art lending platform, enhancing customer experience and operational efficiency. Credit Optimisation: Analyse and implement strategies to increase acceptance rates while maintaining strong performance metrics. Fraud Prevention: Develop robust frameworks to reduce fraud More ❯

Job Description Lead Data Scientist Hybrid - London 1 day per week Up to £85,000 About the Role We are working with a high-growth performance marketing and technology company who are looking for a new Lead Data Scientist to join the team. You … ll be working at the intersection of data, technology, and marketing, you’ll lead the delivery of cutting-edge machine learning, optimisation, and analytics solutions that drive measurable business outcomes. Reporting directly to the Director of Data, you’ll take ownership of projects across areas such as … customer lifetime value, Propensity, and experimentation, whilst also acting as a data lead for major clients. Initially hands-on, this role will evolve into a more strategic leadership position, with team management responsibilities (starting with three Data Scientists, growing to five within a year) expected within the More ❯

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 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 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 £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 ❯

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 ❯

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 ❯

Senior Data Scientist Salary: £85,000 UK-Based (Remote) I’m working with a global, growing data science capability which works across multiple markets. The team is distributed, and they are building on regional depth in Europe, with recent expansion into France and potential future moves into … Germany. Role: I’m looking for a seasoned data scientist (8+ years) with strong domain expertise in financial services, ideally someone who has worked across both B2B client-facing engagements. You’ll be working as part of a globally distributed team, collaborating with specialists across time zones. The … valued. Languages & Libraries: Python, R, Pandas, NumPy, scikit-learn, XGBoost, LightGBM, statsmodels NLP & ML Frameworks: spaCy, Hugging Face Transformers, TensorFlow or PyTorch (where applicable) Data Engineering & Pipelines: dbt, Airflow, SQL, Spark, Dask Visualisation: Plotly, Seaborn, Matplotlib, Dash, Streamlit Dev & Collaboration Tools: Jupyter, Git, Docker, VS Code, CI/CD More ❯

LEAD CREDIT RISK DATA SCIENTIST LONDON UP TO £140,000 If you love building models more than managing people, and you're excited by the idea of shaping the future of motor financing-this one's for you. You will be joining as an individual contributor, owning … the Data Science function! THE ROLE Build, validate, and deploy credit risk, fraud, collections models Analyse portfolio performance and monitor key risk indicators Collaborate with data engineers to productionise and maintain model pipelines Ensure compliance with relevant regulations and support model governance processes Communicate insights clearly to technical … and non-technical stakeholders REQUIREMENTS credit risk modeling/data science role, ideally in fintech, banking, or consumer lending Strong Python and SQL skills (Pandas, Scikit-learn, etc.) Solid understanding of credit risk modelling, statistical methods HOW TO APPLY Please apply below... More ❯

LEAD CREDIT RISK DATA SCIENTIST LONDON UP TO £140,000 If you love building models more than managing people, and you're excited by the idea of shaping the future of motor financing-this one's for you. You will be joining as an individual contributor, owning … the Data Science function! THE ROLE Build, validate, and deploy credit risk, fraud, collections models Analyse portfolio performance and monitor key risk indicators Collaborate with data engineers to productionise and maintain model pipelines Ensure compliance with relevant regulations and support model governance processes Communicate insights clearly to technical … and non-technical stakeholders REQUIREMENTS credit risk modeling/data science role, ideally in fintech, banking, or consumer lending Strong Python and SQL skills (Pandas, Scikit-learn, etc.) Solid understanding of credit risk modelling, statistical methods HOW TO APPLY Please apply below... More ❯

Lead Data Scientist | Growing Data Consultancy | £85-100k | Greater Manchester (Hybrid) Are you a passionate Data Scientist looking to take the next step in your career? Do you want to play a pivotal role in a growing, purpose-driven consultancy that places culture … heart of everything they do? If so, this opportunity could be for you. The Role We are working with an ambitious and fast-growing data consultancy seeking a Lead Data Scientist to join their team. Reporting directly to the Founder, you will take full ownership of … the Data Science solutions offering, with a strong focus on LLMs and cutting-edge AI/ML solutions . What You’ll Be Doing Engaging directly with clients across a diverse portfolio, delivering high-impact Data Science solutions from day one. Taking a hands-on approach to designing More ❯

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 ❯

About the role Sahaj Software are looking for a Lead Data scientist with strong background in data mining, machine learning, recommendation systems, and statistics. You should possess signature strengths of a qualified mathematician with ability to apply concepts of Mathematics, Applied Statistics, with specialisation in one … or more of NLP, Computer Vision, Speech, Data mining to develop models that provide effective solutions. A strong data engineering background with hands-on coding capabilities is needed to own and deliver outcomes. A Master’s or PhD Degree in a highly quantitative field (Computer Science, Machine Learning … Operational Research, Statistics, Mathematics, etc.) or equivalent experience, 7+ years of industry experience in predictive modelling, data science and analysis, with prior experience in a ML or data scientist role and a track record of building ML or DL models. Responsibilities and skills: Work with our customers 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 £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 ❯