Lead Data Scientist

Harnham - Data & Analytics Recruitment
London, United Kingdom
Today
£80,000 – £125,000 pa

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£80,000 – £125,000 pa

Job Type
Permanent
Work Pattern
Full-time
Work Location
On-site
Seniority
Lead
Education
Degree
Posted
30 Apr 2026 (Today)
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Lead / Principal Data Scientist

TRAVEL ACROSS THE UK REQUIRED

This is a great opportunity to join a growing consultancy and lead digital, AI, and analytics solutions that deliver real operational impact across the UK.


The Company
They are a specialist consulting organisation that helps complex public and private sector clients improve performance through data, AI, and digital tools. Their culture is collaborative, outcome focused, and built around delivering practical solutions that stick. With digital capability expanding rapidly, you will help shape how they deliver technology driven change.


The Role
* Identify opportunities to apply AI, analytics, and digital tooling.
* Lead technical workstreams from design through to implementation.
* Work closely with client teams on site across the UK.
* Translate technical concepts for non-technical audiences.
* Support the development of colleagues and digital practices.


Your Skills and Experience
* Strong commercial experience delivering digital or AI solutions end to end.
* Expertise in at least one of AI, data science, analytics, or digital engineering.
* Confident leading multi-disciplinary teams.
* Clear communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
* Flexible to travel to client sites across the UK.

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