Data Science Lead - AI, ML & Strategy, London

Royal Mail; London Borough of Islington; Hybride; GBP 90 000 - 130 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Car allowance

Healthcare

18% bonus potential

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

CDC pension

Résumé du poste

Royal Mail is seeking a Data Science Lead to provide technical leadership across its Data Science capability in London. The role combines hands-on delivery with leadership, mentoring Data Scientists and shaping best practices across the function.

You'll work with senior stakeholders to deliver advanced analytics, forecasting, AI and optimisation initiatives that drive measurable business value.

Qualifications

• Significant experience developing and delivering advanced analytics, machine learning and optimisation solutions.
• Strong expertise in statistical modelling, machine learning techniques and experimental design.
• Advanced Python and SQL skills.
• Experience leading complex Data Science initiatives from problem definition through to business adoption and value realisation.
• Previous experience coaching, mentoring or leading Data Scientists.
• Strong stakeholder management skills and the ability to influence both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Experience working with large, complex datasets to generate actionable insights.
• Knowledge of cloud-based analytics platforms and modern machine learning deployment practices.
• A passion for innovation, continuous improvement and developing data science capability.

Responsabilités

• Leading the design and delivery of advanced Data Science, Machine Learning and AI solutions that support strategic and operational decision-making.
• Providing technical leadership, coaching and mentoring to Data Scientists across the team.
• Driving the adoption of Data Science best practices, standards and modern ways of working.
• Working closely with Data Engineers, Machine Learning Engineers and Technology teams to develop scalable analytical solutions.
• Partnering with business stakeholders to identify opportunities and shape data-driven approaches to complex challenges.
• Overseeing solution quality, methodology selection and delivery across the Data Science portfolio.
• Supporting recruitment, capability development and the continued growth of the Data Science function.
• Translating complex analytical outputs into practical business recommendations that create measurable value.

Connaissances

Data science leadership

Mentoring

Stakeholder management

Statistical modelling

Machine learning

Python

Outils

Python

SQL

Cloud platforms

Description du poste

Royal Mail is seeking a Data Science Lead to provide technical leadership across its Data Science capability in London. The role combines hands-on delivery with leadership, mentoring Data Scientists and shaping best practices across the function.

You'll work with senior stakeholders to deliver advanced analytics, forecasting, AI and optimisation initiatives that drive measurable business value.