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Head of Data Science

Wyatt Partners

London

On-site

GBP 80,000 - 120,000

Full time

22 days ago

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Job summary

A leading Media Publishing company seeks a Head of Data Science to lead and expand their Data Science team. This role emphasizes the importance of machine learning and statistical analysis in developing impactful solutions. The successful candidate will help shape the production processes and foster an Agile environment, with a focus on NLP expertise stemming from an aligned background.

Qualifications

  • Strong understanding of machine learning techniques and algorithms.
  • Proficiency in programming languages like Python and SQL on big data platforms.
  • Experience in statistical techniques and NLP is crucial.

Responsibilities

  • Lead a growing team of Data Scientists focused on impactful solutions.
  • Develop Data Science production processes and promote an Agile work environment.
  • Apply NLP expertise to enhance data-driven initiatives.

Skills

Machine Learning
Statistical Analysis
Natural Language Processing
Scripting and Programming
Data Analysis

Tools

Python
SQL
Hadoop
Hive

Job description

Head of Data Science required by a Media Publishing company to head up and grow a Data Science team. The team will be focused on Machine Learning & Statistical Analysis techniques to develop impactful solutions for the business.

Initially you will lead a small team of Data Scientists, with strong growth forecast for the coming year.

Allied to team growth you will also be responsible for developing Data Science production process within the business, with a view to creating an Agile work environment which can have optimal impact

Given their nature as a publishing business experience of applying NLP expertise is of crucial importance to this hire.

Head of Data Science:

– Excellent understanding of machine learning techniques and algorithms, such as k-NN, Naive Bayes, Random Forests, etc.

– Experience with common data science toolkits, such as Python

– Proficiency in using query languages such as SQL on a big data platform e.g. Hadoop, Hive

– Good applied statistics skills, such as distributions, statistical testing, regression, etc.

– Good scripting and programming skills

It would be desirable for the successful candidate to come from a Media or Publishing background ideally, although we will accept applications from aligned sectors.

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