Are you looking to lead and shape a Data Science function within a growing AI business?
Do you enjoy combining team leadership with hands-on machine learning delivery?
Would you like to influence AI products used by major enterprise organisations?
We're partnered with an AI-powered SaaS business that helps enterprise organisations unlock greater value from their first-party customer data through advanced analytics, machine learning and decision intelligence. The company operates across sectors including Financial Services, Retail, Travel, Telecoms and Healthcare, delivering AI-driven products and insights to well-known enterprise clients. With multiple products already live and additional AI solutions in development, they are continuing to scale their technical capabilities. This role offers the opportunity to build and define the Data Science function while working at the centre of product, engineering and commercial decision-making.
Role
This is a Lead Data Scientist position with responsibility for leading a team of three Data Scientists while remaining hands-on across complex machine learning and analytics initiatives. You'll own modelling standards, delivery processes and data science strategy while driving commercially impactful AI solutions into production.
Responsibilities
- Lead and grow the Data Science function, defining standards, frameworks and ways of working.
- Manage, mentor and develop a team of 2 Data Scientists, under the CTO.
- Deliver advanced forecasting, customer segmentation and propensity modelling projects.
- Own end-to-end model development, validation, deployment and MLOps processes.
- Partner with Product, Engineering and Client teams to deliver production-ready Machine Learning solutions.
- Translate analytical outputs into actionable commercial recommendations for senior stakeholders.
- Drive adoption of AI tooling, LLMs and AI-assisted workflows across the function.
Salary Range: £95,000 base + benefits
Working Model: 4 days per week onsite in Central London
Tech Stack: Python, SQL, scikit-learn, pandas, NumPy, Snowflake, Databricks, Azure/AWS/GCP, XGBoost, LightGBM
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Lead Data Scientist - Customer Analytics Consulting employer: Harnham
As a leading specialist data consultancy, we pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative and innovative work culture that empowers our Analytics Engineering Consultants to thrive. With a focus on professional development, we offer extensive growth opportunities and the chance to work on high-impact projects across diverse industries, all while enjoying the flexibility of remote work in the UK. Join us to be part of a team that values your expertise and encourages you to influence strategy and drive meaningful change for our clients.
