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Chief Data Scientist

Harnham
greater london, england, united kingdom
2 weeks ago
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Building Data Science and Machine Learning Teams in the UK | The Talent Driving The Data and AI Revolution

Chief Data Scientist

London – Hybrid (3 days a week in Chelsea)

Up to £120,000 + Benefits

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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  • Seniority levelDirector

Employment type

  • Employment typeFull-time

Job function

  • Job functionScience, Analyst, and Management

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