Head of Data Science and AI

TALENT INTERNATIONAL UK LTD; Taunton; Hybrid; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Head of Data Science and AI to lead a talented team in the public sector. This role offers a unique opportunity to strategize on the responsible use of data science and AI, while driving operational efficiencies and delivering customer benefits. You will be at the forefront of innovation, guiding your team in exploring advanced data analysis techniques and implementing machine learning models. If you are passionate about ethical AI practices and have a proven track record in data science, this is the perfect opportunity to make a significant impact within a hybrid working environment.

Qualifications

• Expert knowledge in data science and machine learning techniques.
• Experience in statistical analysis and large dataset handling.

Responsibilities

• Delivering efficiency and customer benefits using data science and AI.
• Leading and developing a team of data scientists.

Skills

Data Science

Machine Learning

Statistics

Exploratory Data Analysis

Scientific Programming (Python, R, C++)

Machine Learning Ops

Responsible AI Practices

Job description

Job Description:

12 month contract within the public sector

Hybrid working (3 days per week onsite) - Somerset base

£1200 per day Inside IR35

Active SC Clearance required

Head of Data Science and AI

Our public sector client is looking for a Head of Data Science and AI to join them to lead a team of data scientists. The role involves working with the team and stakeholders to build team capability and skills, ensure clear team objectives, and support successful project delivery.

Skills and Experience

• Expert level knowledge of data science and machine learning, including techniques such as supervised (e.g., decision trees, random forests), unsupervised (e.g., clustering), and deep learning. Knowledge of generative AI is desirable.
• Expert level knowledge of statistics, applied mathematics, and scientific analysis, with demonstrable experience using various techniques to deliver organisational benefits.
• Expert level knowledge of exploratory data analysis and statistical analysis of large datasets.
• Practitioner knowledge of Machine Learning Ops and A/B testing of different models.
• Practitioner knowledge of responsible and ethical AI practices.
• Skills in scientific programming languages such as Python, R, or C++.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Delivering efficiency and customer benefits using data science and AI.
• Strategising on the responsible use of data science and AI for automation or new insights.
• Working with stakeholders to prioritise data science, AI, and automation projects.
• Driving operationalisation of data science and machine learning by guiding experimentation, deployment, performance monitoring, and scaling.
• Leading and developing a team of data scientists, including providing technical and project guidance.
• Line management of Principal Data Scientists and setting objectives for the data science team.

Next Steps

Please apply with your up-to-date CV for more information.

£1200 per day

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