Lead Data Scientist

Lead Data Scientist

London - 4x a week

The Company

They are a fast-growing technology organisation that helps businesses unlock value from complex data through advanced analytics, machine learning, and AI-driven decision-making. Their products support a range of commercial use cases, with a strong focus on delivering measurable business outcomes. As they continue to scale, they are investing heavily in their Data & AI capabilities.

The Role

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Data Scientists while defining best practices across the function
• Design and deploy machine learning models across forecasting, customer segmentation, and propensity modelling
• Own end-to-end model development including feature engineering, validation, deployment, and monitoring
• Partner with Engineering and Product teams to build scalable, production-ready data science solutions
• Translate analytical outputs into clear commercial recommendations for senior stakeholders
• Drive the adoption of AI tooling and robust model governance across the data science lifecycle

Your Skills & Experience

• Strong commercial experience in Data Science, Machine Learning, or Applied AI
• Experience leading and developing Data Science teams
• Advanced Python and SQL skills
• Expertise in supervised and unsupervised machine learning techniques
• Experience deploying models into production environments using MLOps practices
• Strong communication skills with the ability to influence technical and non-technical stakeholders

What They Offer

• Performance-related bonus
• Private healthcare and additional benefits package
• Opportunity to shape and scale a Data Science function
• Exposure to cutting-edge AI and machine learning projects
• Clear career progression in a high-growth environment

How to Apply

If you're looking for a Lead Data Scientist opportunity that combines leadership, technical depth, and business impact, please apply today through Harnham.