Head of Data Science

Michael Page; Greater London; On-site; GBP 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary £110k–£140k

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Michael Page is seeking a Head of Data Science in London to lead a high-performing team and shape the organisation's data science capability and strategy. You will drive data-driven initiatives from concept to adoption, partnering with senior leaders to unlock measurable business value.

The role focuses on delivering scalable data science solutions, governance, and cross-functional collaboration to accelerate impact across the business.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading and developing high-performing Data Science teams within a commercial environment.
• Strong track record of delivering data science, machine learning, and analytics solutions that generate measurable business value.
• Demonstrated ability to take products and projects from concept through to implementation, adoption, and ongoing optimisation.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills, with experience influencing senior leaders and collaborating across business, technology, and operational teams.
• Strong commercial awareness, with the ability to prioritise initiatives based on business impact, return on investment, and strategic objectives.
• Experience building Data Science capabilities, operating models, and scalable ways of working within growing organisations.
• Exceptional problem-solving and decision-making skills, with a proven ability to remove obstacles and drive projects to successful delivery.

Responsibilities

• Lead, develop and mentor the Data Science team, building a high-performing function that delivers measurable business impact.
• Define and execute the Data Science strategy, ensuring alignment with organisational goals and commercial priorities.
• Drive the delivery of data science products and solutions from concept through to implementation and adoption.
• Partner with business leaders to identify opportunities where data science can solve problems, improve performance and create value.
• Lead cross-functional teams, bringing together data, technology, operations and business stakeholders to deliver successful outcomes.
• Remove project barriers and delivery bottlenecks, ensuring initiatives are prioritised effectively and executed at pace.
• Establish scalable operating models, governance frameworks and ways of working that improve productivity, quality and delivery.
• Manage stakeholder relationships, resource planning and team growth, ensuring the Data Science function remains a trusted partner to the wider business.

Job description

Head of Data Science

The Head of Data Science will lead a high-performing team, delivering data-driven solutions that create commercial value and solve complex business challenges. You'll drive initiatives from concept to implementation, remove delivery barriers, and shape the organisation's data science capability and strategy.

Client Details

Head of Data Science

Our client is a well-established organisation with a strong market presence and a reputation for delivering high-quality insights and solutions. They are investing in the continued growth and effectiveness of their data capabilities.

Description

• Lead, develop and mentor the Data Science team, building a high-performing function that delivers measurable business impact.
• Define and execute the Data Science strategy, ensuring alignment with organisational goals and commercial priorities.
• Drive the delivery of data science products and solutions from concept through to implementation and adoption.
• Partner with business leaders to identify opportunities where data science can solve problems, improve performance and create value.
• Lead cross-functional teams, bringing together data, technology, operations and business stakeholders to deliver successful outcomes.
• Remove project barriers and delivery bottlenecks, ensuring initiatives are prioritised effectively and executed at pace.
• Establish scalable operating models, governance frameworks and ways of working that improve productivity, quality and delivery.
• Manage stakeholder relationships, resource planning and team growth, ensuring the Data Science function remains a trusted partner to the wider business.

Profile

A successful Head of Data Science should have:

• Proven experience leading and developing high-performing Data Science teams within a commercial environment.
• Strong track record of delivering data science, machine learning, and analytics solutions that generate measurable business value.
• Demonstrated ability to take products and projects from concept through to implementation, adoption, and ongoing optimisation.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills, with experience influencing senior leaders and collaborating across business, technology, and operational teams.
• Strong commercial awareness, with the ability to prioritise initiatives based on business impact, return on investment, and strategic objectives.
• Experience building Data Science capabilities, operating models, and scalable ways of working within growing organisations.
• Exceptional problem-solving and decision-making skills, with a proven ability to remove obstacles and drive projects to successful delivery.
• Deep technical expertise in Data Science, machine learning, predictive analytics, and modern data technologies, combined with the ability to communicate complex concepts in a clear and practical way.

Job Offer

• Competitive salary ranging from £110,000 to £140,000, dependent on the level of experience.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Permanent position based in London.

People are at the heart of Michael Page. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment. As an inclusive recruiter we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and experiences. If you require any adjustments or accommodations during the recruitment process, we'll work with you to ensure you can perform at your best