Lead Data Scientist (Manager)

Harnham; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 86,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Comprehensive benefits

Central London office

Job summary

Harnham in Central London is seeking an experienced Lead Data Scientist to own and deliver high‑impact ML and analytics projects while mentoring a growing team in a hybrid setup.

You will collaborate with product, engineering and commercial teams, apply forecasting, propensity modelling and segmentation techniques, and guide production deployment and MLOps practices to drive measurable business value for enterprise clients.

Qualifications

• Experience leading Data Science teams or managing senior data scientists.
• Strong Python and SQL skills with production deployment experience.
• Expertise in forecasting, segmentation and propensity modelling.

Responsibilities

• Leading and developing a high-performing Data Science team
• Mentoring Data Scientists while remaining technically involved
• Delivering projects across forecasting, propensity modelling, customer segmentation and machine learning
• Collaborating with Product, Engineering and commercial stakeholders
• Supporting model deployment, productionisation and MLOps best practices
• Presenting insights and recommendations to senior stakeholders and clients
• Shaping the strategic direction of the Data Science capability as the business grows

Skills

Python

SQL

Forecasting

Segmentation

Propensity modelling

Machine learning

Leadership

Client facing

Job description

Central London | Hybrid (4 days office-based) Up to £95,000 Base Salary + Comprehensive Benefits

Are you an experienced Data Scientist who enjoys combining technical expertise with leadership and client engagement?

We're partnering with an innovative, AI-driven technology business that helps large organisations make smarter decisions through advanced analytics, machine learning and data science. With a growing client base across multiple industries, they are looking for a Lead Data Scientist to play a key role in shaping the future of their Data Science function.

The Opportunity

This is an exciting opportunity to take ownership of a growing team while remaining hands‑on with the delivery of high‑impact machine learning and analytics projects. You'll work closely with technical, commercial and leadership teams to drive measurable outcomes for enterprise customers.

What You'll Be Doing

• Leading and developing a high-performing Data Science team
• Managing and mentoring a team of Data Scientists while remaining technically involved
• Delivering projects across forecasting, propensity modelling, customer segmentation and machine learning
• Working closely with Product, Engineering and commercial stakeholders to solve complex business challenges
• Supporting model deployment, productionisation and MLOps best practices
• Presenting insights and recommendations to senior stakeholders and clients
• Helping shape the strategic direction of the Data Science capability as the business continues to grow

What We’re Looking For

• Experience as a Lead Data Scientist, Principal Data Scientist, Data Science Manager, or Senior Data Scientist with leadership responsibilities
• Strong Python and SQL skills
• Expertise in forecasting, segmentation, propensity modelling and machine learning techniques
• Experience deploying models into production environments
• Strong client‑facing, consulting or professional services experience
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
• Ability to translate complex technical findings into clear commercial value

What’s On Offer?

• Salary up to £95,000
• Significant opportunity to influence and grow the Data Science function
• Exposure to enterprise-scale AI and machine learning projects
• Collaborative, innovative and ambitious working environment
• Hybrid working model with 4 days per week in a Central London office