Lead Data Scientist

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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.
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Location:
City Of London
Category:
Technology

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