Lead Data Scientist

Lead Data Scientist
London, hybrid (2-3 days in office) with some client travel expected
3-5 years experience
Competitive salary between £100,000 - £110,000 plus bonus

This is a standout opportunity to play a key role in building and shaping a growing data science and AI consulting capability. You will work on complex, high impact problems across public and private sector clients, applying data science, machine learning and generative AI to deliver measurable, real world outcomes. You will also contribute to developing people, standards and culture within a rapidly scaling team.

The Company

They are a specialist consultancy known for solving complex, high value problems and guaranteeing the impact of their work. Operating across consumer, public sector, defence and infrastructure, they focus on outcomes rather than theory, with solutions tied to clear KPIs, ROI and lasting change. Data science and AI are strategic growth areas, with strong senior backing and close collaboration with leading AI technology providers.

The Role

As a Lead Data Scientist, you will combine hands on technical delivery with consulting influence and team development. You will work closely with client partners and stakeholders to shape, deliver and embed data driven solutions that make a tangible difference.

Key responsibilities include:

• Designing and delivering data science, machine learning and generative AI solutions to solve real business and operational problems.
• Leading technical workstreams within larger client programmes, from problem definition through to deployment.
• Applying advanced analytics and modelling techniques in practical, production ready ways.
• Working on site with clients to embed solutions, drive adoption and ensure long term impact.
• Translating complex analytical concepts into clear, actionable insights for non technical audiences.
• Supporting client partners with technical input during solution design and proposal development.
• Coaching and mentoring junior consultants, contributing to capability building across the team.
• Helping define and promote best practice in data science and AI delivery.

Your Skills & Experience

• Strong commercial experience delivering data science or machine learning solutions end to end.
• A consulting mindset, with the ability to influence stakeholders and operate confidently in client environments.
• Experience turning ambiguous problems into structured, high impact analytical solutions.
• Exposure to areas such as machine learning, simulation or generative AI in real world settings.
• A track record of delivering measurable outcomes such as efficiency gains, cost reduction or revenue impact.
• Intellectual curiosity and a commitment to continuous learning.
• A collaborative, low ego approach with the confidence to lead and support others.
• Eligibility for security clearance is beneficial for some projects, but not essential for all roles.

What They Offer

• A Lead level role with clear responsibility, visibility and room to grow.
• Competitive salary with a performance related bonus.
• Strong coaching, development and progression within a growing data science and AI practice.
• Exposure to varied, meaningful work across multiple sectors.
• A central London office alongside flexible working and regular client engagement.
• The opportunity to help shape the future of a data science capability built around real impact.

How to Apply

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