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Head of Data Science

London
£105k – £115k/yr
Posted about 23 hours ago
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Head of Data Science

Salary: £105,000 - £115,000
Location: London | Hybrid

Data Idols are working with a high-growth technology business looking for a Head of Data Science to lead and develop its data science capabilities.

This is an exciting opportunity to join an ambitious organisation at a key stage of growth, where data plays an important role across product development, commercial performance, and strategic decision-making.

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As Head of Data Science, you will shape the data science strategy and roadmap, lead a small high-performing team, and work closely with senior stakeholders to identify where data can have the greatest impact.

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This is a strategic but hands-on role, with a strong focus on data science, experimentation, and measurement. You will develop and improve predictive and statistical data models, helping the business better understand performance, user behaviour, and opportunities for growth.

You'll also work closely with data engineering and analytics to strengthen the organisation's data foundations, while exploring how AI, machine learning, and automation can improve products and processes.

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Skills and Experience

  • Strong data science experience with leadership or management responsibility
  • Hands-on experience developing predictive, statistical, or machine learning models
  • Strong knowledge of experimentation and measurement
  • Technical experience with Python and SQL
  • Experience using data science to influence product and business decisions
  • Strong stakeholder management and communication skills

If you're a hands-on data science leader who enjoys combining technical depth with strategic influence, we'd love to hear from you.

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Skills

Data Science Leadership
Predictive Modeling
Statistical Modeling
Machine Learning
Experimentation
Measurement
Python
SQL
Stakeholder Management
Strategic Planning
Product Development
Data Strategy

Location

London, England, United Kingdom

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