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Lead Data Scientist

Eggbox Analytics Ltd
North Tyneside District
4 months ago
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Lead Data Scientist - Be at the heart of driving change across a Major Food Retailer

Tyneside, UK - £ upto 85k DOE + Benefits - Full-time, Permanent


Are you passionate about data science, AI, and advanced analytics? Do you thrive on turning data into powerful business insights? If so, I have an exciting opportunity for you!

I am working with a business that are on a mission to become the UK’s favouritefood-on-the-goretailer, with ambitious plans to double sales and expand to over 3,000 stores. At the heart of this growth isData & AI, and I am looking for aLead Data Scientistto drive innovation and shape the future of analytics for them.


What You’ll Do:


  • Lead & Mentor– Manage and inspire a team of data scientists, fostering innovation and collaboration.
  • Drive Strategy– Develop and implement data science initiatives that support business growth.
  • Develop AI & ML Solutions– Create predictive models for customer insights, supply chain optimisation, and digital engagement.
  • Shape the Future– Keep up with emerging AI trends, such asGenerative AI and Large Language Models (LLMs), and explore their potential impact.
  • Collaborate Across Teams– Work closely with leadership, marketing, and engineering to turn data into action.


What They’re Looking For:


  • Experience– 4+ years in data science (2+ in leadership), with a strong track record of deploying machine learning models in real-world applications.
  • Technical Skills– Proficiency in Python, R, SQL, cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP), and tools like Databricks & Spark.
  • Business Mindset– Ability to translate complex data into strategic insights that drive commercial value.
  • Leadership & Communication– Passion for mentoring, presenting insights, and working cross-functionally.Retail & Supply Chain Experience(desirable but not essential).


Why Join This Business?


  • Make an Impact– Your work will directly shape the future of the data-driven strategy.
  • innovate with AI– Work on cutting-edge projects with the latest AI and ML technologies.
  • Career Growth– A chance to lead a growing team and advance your career in a thriving business.
  • Great Benefits– Competitive salary, bonuses, staff discounts, and more!


If you're a passionate data science professional and are looking for your next challenge, I’d love to hear from you! Apply now and be part of this companies exciting future!


Apply today!

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