Director of Data Science

Burns Sheehan

London

2 months ago

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Job Description

Director of Data Science / £160,000 - £175,000 + 30% Bonus / Hybrid

Role: Director of Data Science

Location: London

Salary/Package: £140,000 - £165,000 + Bonus (up to 30 percent)

Onsite v Remote: 2-3 days per week in office

Our client, one of the most established names in their sector are on the lookout for a Director of Data Science to lead the Data Science, Machine Learning & Advanced Analytics capability.

as the Director of Data Science, you will take over a number of teams and be the strategic leader in enhancing current Data Science methods as well as introducing new areas of revenue / progression for the Data Science department.

On top of your responsibilities as Director of Data Science, you will also work closely with AI Engineering based teams as they and you explore possibilities within that sector.

If this Director of Data Science role appeals to you, we want to see the following:

A brilliant track record at 'Head of' level or above, leading numerous teams and have managers reporting into you.
A background in Data Science, having being hands on at one point in your career (this role is not hands on).
Demonstrable background of achieving a positive ROI with regards to your teams...

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