Lead Data Scientist in United Kingdom

Job description

Lead Data Scientist – Machine Learning – Consultancy

Location: Remote options

Salary: Up to £100,000

Type: Permanent

THE COMPANY

This established consultancy works across sectors like retail, sports, media, and customer analytics—delivering end-to-end machine learning and AI solutions. From building recommendation engines to developing predictive analytics at scale, they help top-tier clients unlock value through data. With continued growth, they’re hiring an experienced ML-focused Lead Data Scientist to join their team.

THE ROLE

As a Lead Data Scientist, you’ll remain hands-on while owning the delivery of end-to-end ML projects—from scoping to deployment. You’ll lead small technical teams, work directly with clients, and deliver real business impact through data science.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Build and deploy machine learning models (classification, segmentation, propensity etc.)
• Collaborate with clients to scope and deliver bespoke data science solutions
• Mentor junior team members and manage small project teams
• Engage stakeholders and present key findings and ROI

YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Strong Data Science experience, ideally in a consultancy or client-facing role
• Strong Python and ML experience; built and deployed models from scratch
• Skilled in predictive analytics and commercial applications
• Excellent communication skills with a strategic mindset
• Bonus: experience in customer analytics or personalisation

BENEFITS

• Up to £100,000 base salary + bonus
• Flexible/remote working
• Exposure to diverse projects across sectors

Interested? Please register your interest by sending your CV to Lauren McAlister via the Apply link on this page.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

United Kingdom

Type of Contract

Part-time jobs

Published at

01-08-2025

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