Lead Data Scientist in London Area

Job description

Lead Data Scientist – ML Focused

Remote – UK

Up to £90,000 + Benefits

About the Role

We’re hiring a Lead Data Scientist to join a fast-growing, specialist data consultancy delivering high-impact solutions across sectors such as energy, public sector, manufacturing, and health. You’ll play a key role in solving complex challenges using cutting-edge ML or GenAI approaches, working end-to-end across projects in a client-facing capacity. This is a leadership position, ideal for someone who thrives in a consultancy environment and wants to deliver real-world impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and deliver data science solutions end-to-end, from discovery through deployment.
• Lead project teams, mentor junior colleagues, and manage delivery standards across multiple workstreams.
• Communicate complex findings clearly to senior stakeholders and clients.
• Support business development through proposal writing and pre-sales work.

We're looking for someone with:

• Proven experience delivering data science projects in a consultancy setting.
• Strong Python skills with experience in ML or GenAI (e.g. LLMs, prompt engineering, optimisation).
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• A track record of managing teams and shaping development roadmaps.
• experience with cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP), and familiarity with MLOps lifecycle or solution architecture.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

London Area

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