Head of Data Science

Group Head of Data Science

Competitive Salary and Package

London – hybrid

A highly innovative and growing international group is seeking a Group Head of Data Science to lead its centralised data science function. Operating at group level across five B2C-focused businesses, this is a strategic leadership role with strong senior sponsorship, a direct line into the C-suite.

The group is undergoing a data transformation journey, bringing previously siloed teams together under a centralised data model, with growing investment in AI and machine learning. You’ll be a key influencer in setting the strategic direction for Data Science & AI across the group, supporting adoption, building capability, and enabling commercial impact.

Day-to-day responsibilities include:

• Leading a small, growing data science team operating across multiple brands
• Acting as a strategic advisor to C-suite stakeholders, advocating for AI and data-driven decision making
• Working closely with innovation and product teams to identify and deliver impactful ML and AI use cases
• Supporting the rollout of an AI-powered platform that automates insights and trends from structured and unstructured data
• Overseeing predictive machine learning initiatives and data science best practices across the group
• Steering AI governance efforts in collaboration with a newly hired governance lead
• Representing the data science agenda at group level and aligning teams across different countries and operating models

Candidate requirements:

• Proven experience leading data science teams at group or enterprise level within B2C businesses
• Experience operating at Head of / Group Head of Data Science level
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence at C-level
• Background as a hands-on data scientist, with deep understanding of model development, deployment, and MLOps
• MSc in a quantitative field required; PhD welcome but not essential
• Familiarity with AI governance and ethical AI practices
• Curious and up to date on GenAI technologies (either directly or via team exposure)
• Comfortable working with varied tech stacks across Databricks, AWS, Azure
• Experience in regulated industries, especially gambling, is a plus

Key highlights:

• High-impact role with visibility across group leadership, including CEO, CTO, and company owner
• Strategic ownership of AI roadmap and initiatives across multiple markets
• Resources and buy-in to build and scale data science capability
• Collaborative and flexible working culture with strong career development prospects

To apply or find out more:

Please submit your CV via the link or email to