Head of Data Science

Harnham

London

On-site

GBP 110,000 - 140,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Collaborative working culture

Career development prospects

Resources to build data science capability

Job summary

An international innovative group is seeking a Group Head of Data Science in London to lead its centralized data science function. This strategic role involves influencing key stakeholders and managing cross-brand collaboration. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in leading data science teams and a strong background in AI technologies. The role offers high visibility and opportunities for career development within a collaborative culture.

Qualifications

Experience leading data science teams at group or enterprise level.
Strong communication skills to influence stakeholders.
Comfortable with varied tech stacks and AI governance.

Responsibilities

Lead and develop a data science team across multiple brands.
Act as strategic advisor to C-suite.
Oversee predictive machine learning initiatives and data science best practices.

Skills

Leading data science teams

Communication and stakeholder management

Data-driven decision making

Hands-on data science expertise

Familiarity with GenAI technologies

Education

MSc in a quantitative field

Tools

Databricks

AWS

Azure

Job description

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A highly innovative and growing international group is seeking a Group Head of Data Science to lead its centralised data science function. Operating at group level across five B2C-focused businesses, this is a strategic leadership role with strong senior sponsorship, a direct line into the C-suite.

The group is undergoing a data transformation journey, bringing previously siloed teams together under a centralised data model, with growing investment in AI and machine learning. You’ll be a key influencer in setting the strategic direction for Data Science & AI across the group, supporting adoption, building capability, and enabling commercial impact.

Day-to-day responsibilities include:

Leading a small, growing data science team operating across multiple brands
Acting as a strategic advisor to C-suite stakeholders, advocating for AI and data-driven decision making
Working closely with innovation and product teams to identify and deliver impactful ML and AI use cases
Supporting the rollout of an AI-powered platform that automates insights and trends from structured and unstructured data
Overseeing predictive machine learning initiatives and data science best practices across the group
Steering AI governance efforts in collaboration with a newly hired governance lead
Representing the data science agenda at group level and aligning teams across different countries and operating models

Candidate requirements:

Proven experience leading data science teams at group or enterprise level within B2C businesses
Experience operating at Head of / Group Head of Data Science level
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence at C-level
Background as a hands-on data scientist, with deep understanding of model development, deployment, and MLOps
MSc in a quantitative field required; PhD welcome but not essential
Familiarity with AI governance and ethical AI practices
Curious and up to date on GenAI technologies (either directly or via team exposure)
Comfortable working with varied tech stacks across Databricks, AWS, Azure
Experience in regulated industries, especially gambling, is a plus

Key highlights:

High-impact role with visibility across group leadership, including CEO, CTO, and company owner
Strategic ownership of AI roadmap and initiatives across multiple markets
Resources and buy-in to build and scale data science capability
Collaborative and flexible working culture with strong career development prospects

To apply or find out more:

Please submit your CV via the link or email to rosie@harnham.com

Seniority level

Seniority level
Director

Employment type

Employment type
Full-time

Job function

Job function
Analyst, Engineering, and Management
Industries
Gambling Facilities and Casinos

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