Chief Data Scientist

JR United Kingdom; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Une entreprise de data science de pointe au Royaume-Uni recherche un Chief Data Scientist pour piloter leur stratégie de données. Dans ce rôle, vous aurez l'opportunité d'architecturer des solutions AI de classe mondiale, de diriger une équipe talentueuse et d'influer sur la stratégie au niveau C pour une transformation pilotée par les données.

Qualifications

• Expérience réussie dans des rôles de leadership en données.
• Connaissance approfondie des architectures de données basées sur le cloud.
• Capacité à influencer les parties prenantes au niveau du conseil.

Responsibilities

• Évoluer la vision de la data science et l'innovation.
• Diriger une équipe pluridisciplinaire de data scientists.
• Développer des produits AI/ML pour résoudre des problèmes pratiques.

Skills

Leadership

AI

Machine Learning

Data Strategy

Data Governance

Commercial Acumen

Job description

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My client, a cutting-edge UK data science firm, is on the hunt for a visionary Chief Data Scientist to take the reins of their data strategy. Working with one of the richest household-level datasets in the UK, this is a rare opportunity to architect enterprise AI solutions, influence C-level strategy, and leave a legacy of data-driven transformation.

Responsibilities:

• Own and evolve the end-to-end data science vision and innovation roadmap.
• Build and lead a multidisciplinary team of world-class data scientists and engineers.
• Spearhead AI/ML product development that solves real-world, high-value problems.
• Act as a thought leader – evangelise data science both internally and with key clients.
• Define and embed a data-first culture across the organisation.
• Collaborate closely with C-suite executives to shape business-wide priorities.
• Ensure data science delivers commercially viable and scalable outcomes.

Key Requirements:

• Proven success in senior data leadership roles, ideally in fast-paced or high-growth environments.
• Deep hands-on knowledge of AI, ML, cloud data architecture, and production model delivery.
• Strong commercial acumen – you understand how to tie data science to business growth.
• Skilled at influencing board-level stakeholders and translating complex concepts clearly.
• Track record of building, inspiring, and retaining high-performing data teams.
• Fierce advocate for ethical AI, data governance, and responsible innovation.
• Experience working across product, engineering, and strategy functions.