Lead Data Scientist

Loop Recruitment; England; Hybrid; GBP 97,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in the UK is seeking a Lead Data Scientist for a hybrid role based in London. This position involves influencing AI and data science solutions for high-profile retail clients. Ideal candidates will have deep expertise in machine learning and statistical modeling, a proven track record in delivering impactful AI/ML projects, and strong leadership skills. The role also includes mentoring a team of data scientists, making it perfect for those passionate about developing talent within the industry.

Benefits

Equity

Private Health

Qualifications

• Deep expertise in machine learning and statistical modeling.
• Skilled with core data science tools (NumPy, Pandas, Scikit-Learn) and deep learning frameworks (PyTorch, TensorFlow).
• Proven track record delivering impactful AI/ML projects.
• Experienced project lead with strong technical decision-making.
• Excellent communicator who can translate technical insights into business value.
• Passionate mentor/manager who enjoys developing data science talent.

Responsibilities

• Set the technical vision and oversee project teams.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders.
• Define approaches to complex data challenges.
• Guide enterprise-scale AI applications.
• Mentor a team of talented data scientists.

Skills

Machine learning

Statistical modeling

NumPy

Pandas

Scikit-Learn

PyTorch

TensorFlow

Project leadership

Communication

Mentoring

Job description

Lead Data Scientist | London | Retail

📍 London (Hybrid)

💰 Up to £115,000 + Equity + Private Health

Machine Learning | Data Science Libraries | Deep Learning Frameworks | AI

Our client partners with some of the world’s most recognisable brands to deliver innovative, data-driven solutions that transform customer experience, strategy, and performance.

From global enterprises to digital-first disruptors, they help businesses harness the power of advanced analytics, machine learning, and AI to stay competitive in a rapidly changing market.

If you’re looking for an opportunity to shape the future of applied AI across exciting industry sectors, this is your chance.

ROLES : Lead Data Scientist (Project Lead, Mentoring, Technical Lead)

We are seeking Lead Data Scientists to take pivotal roles across a number of high profile retail clients. These are senior technical and leadership positions — perfect for people who want to influence the direction of AI and data science solutions across real-world business problems.

You will set the technical vision, oversee project teams, and serve as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders — defining approaches to complex data challenges, guiding enterprise-scale AI applications, and mentoring a team of talented data scientists.

What You’ll Bring

• 🔥 Deep expertise in machine learning and statistical modelling
• ⚙️ Skilled with core data science tools (NumPy, Pandas, Scikit-Learn) and deep learning frameworks (PyTorch, TensorFlow)
• 💡 Proven track record delivering impactful AI / ML projects (e.g. forecasting, recommendation systems, or optimisation)
• 📈 Experienced project lead with strong technical decision-making and architecture ownership
• 🗣️ Excellent communicator — able to translate complex technical insights into real business value
• 🤓 Passionate mentor / manager who enjoys developing and growing data science talent

Apply now and become a key player driving data science innovation in the retail / FMCG / B2C industry