Data Idols
Head of Data Science
How your CV stacks up
Upload your CV to see how well it fits this job role
?%
Head of Data Science
HEAD OF DATA SCIENCE
SALARY: £140K–£160K
LOCATION: LONDON (HYBRID)
Data Idols are partnered with a digitally-led organisation that is investing heavily in data and machine learning as a core driver of commercial performance and competitive advantage.
They are now seeking a Head of Data Science to define and lead the next phase of their ML capability. This is a strategic leadership role focused on building a scalable, high-impact data science function that consistently delivers measurable business outcomes.
This is not a hands-on individual contributor role. It is a mandate to shape strategy, build capability, and ensure machine learning directly influences revenue, margin, customer experience, and operational performance.
Reasons to use Rodeo
Start with a chat, not a search bar
Grad scheme, placement, apprenticeship? Not sure what you want yet — that's fine. Your agent talks it through with you and turns "I have no idea" into a shortlist.
It searches the market for you
Every day your agent scans the market matching roles against what actually matters to you, not just keywords on a CV.
Only hits
No noise. No "maybe this fits." Just roles with a clear explanation of why they're right — and where to focus when applying.
THE OPPORTUNITY
You will define and execute a company-wide data science and machine learning strategy, ensuring investment is tightly aligned to commercial priorities and measurable business outcomes. You will build and lead a high-performing data science function, establishing clear standards, prioritisation frameworks and performance metrics, and positioning machine learning as a long-term strategic differentiator for the organisation.
Get help with your application
Your very own career expert that helps elevate your application to the next level.
SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
- Experience operating at scale where ML directly influences commercial performance
- A track record of building and leading high-performing data science teams
- Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence at a senior level
- A solid technical foundation as a former hands-on data scientist
This is an opportunity to shape machine learning as a strategic lever within a scaling, commercially sophisticated organisation. Please submit your CV for consideration.
“It took my CV and asked me questions relevant to understanding what kind of jobs to suggest for me. Suggestions were almost perfect. Jobs were exactly what I’ve been looking for.”
Jessica, London
Skills
Location