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.