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Principal Data Scientist – Forge Holiday Group

Chester Head Office (Hybrid – minimum of 2 days per week in the office)

37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 9am–5:30pm

We’re on the lookout for a commercially mindedPrincipal Data Scientistto join our high-performing Data & Analytics team at Forge Holiday Group. You’ll take the lead on the most complex, high-impact initiatives, helping to shape the strategic direction of AI and machine learning across our Group.

This is a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact, working across holiday brands includingSykes Holiday Cottages,Forest Holidays,UKcaravans4hire, andBachcarein New Zealand.

What You’ll Do:

️ Lead the design, development and delivery of our most critical machine learning and AI solutions

️ Shape the strategic roadmap for scalable, ethical and explainable AI initiatives

️ Develop production-grade ML systems with robust lifecycle management and monitoring

️ Champion best practices in MLOps, CI/CD, testing and model governance

️ Guide technical decision-making and project design across the data science function

️ Drive cross-functional collaboration with product, engineering, and analytics teams

️ Translate business strategy into high-impact, data-driven initiatives

️ Mentor and develop junior team members, supporting both technical and professional growth

️ Contribute to a culture of innovation, learning and experimentation

What We’re Looking For:

Extensive experience designing and deploying ML and AI solutions in production

Proficiency in Python (e.g. Scikit-learn, TensorFlow, PyTorch) and SQL

Expertise in statistical modelling and advanced machine learning (e.g. transformers, reinforcement learning, XGBoost)

Strong understanding of model validation, explainability and responsible AI practices

Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to influence across teams

Familiarity with MLOps tooling and scalable cloud platforms

Nice To Have:

Experience setting or influencing data science strategy in a growing organisation

Familiarity with AWS SageMaker or similar cloud-based ML tools

Published work, open-source contributions or community involvement

MSc or PhD in a quantitative field (e.g. statistics, computer science, mathematics)

What We Can Offer You:

Annual bonus scheme – up to 10% of salary

️ 33 days holiday (+ up to 5 extra days with long service)

Birthday day off

Two paid volunteering days per year

Enhanced parental leave (24 weeks maternity, 3 weeks paternity at 100% pay)

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, your unique perspective matters here. Need support during the application process? Just let us know.

If you’re passionate about data and want to make a real impact at a company where innovation, growth and teamwork are at the heart of everything, we’d love to hear from you!

Apply now to shape the future of AI and analytics at Forge.

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  • Seniority levelMid-Senior level

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  • Employment typeFull-time

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  • Job functionInformation Technology
  • IndustriesTravel Arrangements, IT Services and IT Consulting, and Retail

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