Lead Data Scientist

Jet2; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit Share Scheme

Hybrid working (2 days in office)

Colleague discounts on Jet2 flights

Job summary

Jet2 is seeking a Lead Data Scientist in Leeds to lead a team delivering data science solutions that drive commercial value. You will work with stakeholders to identify opportunities, apply machine learning and analytics, and take projects from concept to production.

You will lead, mentor and develop a high‑performing team, plan Agile data science initiatives, and collaborate across Jet2.com and Jet2holidays to maximise value while staying ahead of new tools and methodologies.

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering data science projects in a commercial environment.
• Ability to lead and mentor a high‑performing data science team.
• Strong communication to both technical and non‑technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of Data Scientists and guide career growth.
• Plan and deliver data science initiatives using Agile methodologies.
• Develop, deploy and monitor predictive models in production.
• Communicate analytic findings clearly to stakeholders.
• Improve data governance and data quality across the data lifecycle.
• Collaborate with Jet2.com and Jet2holidays teams to maximise value from analytics.
• Stay current with emerging data science tools and practices.

Skills

Team leadership

Stakeholder management

Agile delivery

Presentation of insights

Data storytelling

Education

Statistical/Mathematics degree

Tools

Python

SQL

Tableau

AWS SageMaker

Snowflake

Job description

Lead Data Scientist

Organisation: Jet2

Location: Leeds, UK

Application Deadline: 27 days remaining

Benefits

• Access to a generous discretionary Profit Share Scheme
• Hybrid working (2 days per week in the office)
• Colleague discounts on Jet2.com flights and Jet2holidays packages
• Many retail discounts on travel and leisure, health and wellbeing, eating out, shopping and lifestyle
• Access to Mental Health First Aiders
• Annual pay reviews

What You’ll Be Doing

Reporting to the Data Science Manager, the Lead Data Scientist will lead a team of Data Scientists and deliver innovative data science solutions that drive commercial value across the Jet2 business. You will work closely with stakeholders across the organisation to identify opportunities where data science can enhance decision‑making, optimise business processes and unlock new revenue opportunities. Leading projects from concept through to production, you will apply machine learning, statistical modelling and advanced analytics techniques to solve complex business challenges.

• Lead, coach and develop a team of Data Scientists, supporting their technical and professional growth
• Plan and deliver data science initiatives using Agile ways of working, including sprint planning and progress reporting
• Develop, deploy and monitor machine learning models and analytical solutions in a production environment
• Communicate complex analytical findings clearly and confidently to both technical and non‑technical stakeholders
• Identify opportunities to improve data quality, governance and the efficient use of data across its lifecycle
• Collaborate with teams across Jet2.com and Jet2holidays to maximise the value delivered through data and analytics
• Help shape the future direction of Data Science within Jet2 by keeping abreast of emerging technologies, tools and methodologies

What You’ll Have

The successful candidate will have significant experience delivering data science projects within a commercial environment and a proven track record of creating value through machine learning and advanced analytics.

• A strong statistical or highly numerate academic background
• Advanced skills in Python and SQL
• Experience developing, deploying and maintaining predictive and machine learning models in production environments
• Experience leading and mentoring Data Scientists within a high‑performing team
• Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence and engage colleagues at all levels
• Experience working within Agile delivery frameworks and contributing to sprint planning and project delivery
• An appreciation of data governance principles and data quality management
• The ability to present complex information through clear and compelling data visualisations; ideal experience using Tableau
• Experience of cloud‑based data science technologies, ideally including AWS SageMaker, AWS Bedrock and Snowflake, would be highly desirable
• A passion for continuous learning and staying up to date with emerging data science tools, technologies and practices

Join us as we redefine travel experiences and create memories for millions of passengers. At Jet2.com and Jet2holidays, your potential has no limits. Apply today and let your career take flight.