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Chief Data Scientist

Harnham
City of London
4 weeks ago
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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.

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