Lead Data Scientist

📋 Description

• Lead high-impact AI projects and shape technical direction of bespoke solutions
• Define data science approaches and design robust software architectures
• Mentor junior data scientists and support professional growth of technical team members
• Partner with commercial teams to build client relationships and shape project scope
• Contribute to thought leadership through delivering courses, public speaking, or open-source
• Ensure best practices are followed throughout project lifecycle for high-quality delivery

🎯 Requirements

• Senior experience in a professional data science position or quantitative academic field
• Strong programming skills as a fluent Python programmer using core libraries (NumPy, Pandas) and
• Deep expertise in core data science paradigms (supervised/unsupervised, NLP, validation)
• Leadership mindset focused on growing technical capabilities of team
• Commercial awareness with experience in client-facing work
• Skilled in project planning, assessing technical feasibility, estimating delivery timelines

🎁 Benefits

• Opportunity to work on impactful AI projects for government and public services
• Contribute to real-world impact across government, NHS, and public good
• Professional growth through mentoring and thought leadership
• Hybrid working environment
• Emphasis on diversity and inclusion
• Open to part-time arrangements