Chief Data Scientist in City of London

Job description

Chief Data Scientist

London – Hybrid (3 days a week in Chelsea)

Up to £120,000 + Benefits

The Opportunity

We are excited to be working with a long standing partner of ours on a new Chief Data Scientist position. You will be joining an organisation where data drives strategic decision-making within the property space.

You’ll lead the data science vision while remaining hands-on with AI and machine learning initiatives that have real business impact. This is ideal for someone who enjoys blending leadership, strategy, and technical depth.

This would be a great opportunity for someone looking to take a step up in their career - I.e. Someone at the Principal, Manager, Head of Data Science level.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and deliver the data science strategy to unlock business value.
• Identify AI/ML opportunities and develop impactful, scalable solutions.
• Lead and mentor a cross-functional team of scientists and engineers.
• Stay hands-on where needed, guiding model design, code reviews, and architecture decisions.
• Promote ethical, responsible AI and ensure regulatory compliance (e.g. GDPR).
• Collaborate with stakeholders to integrate data science across the business.
• Communicate insights through clear storytelling and visualisation.

What We’re Looking For

• MSc/PhD in Data Science, Computer Science, Maths or similar.
• Hands on experience in data science or AI, including leadership roles.
• Deep expertise in machine learning, NLP, and predictive modelling.
• Proficient in Python or R, cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure), and big data tools (e.g. Spark).
• Strong business acumen, communication skills, and stakeholder engagement.

If this role looks of interest, please apply here.

Please note - this role cannot offer visa sponsorship.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

City of London

Type of Contract

Part-time jobs

Published at

25-06-2025

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English