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Head of Data Science

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London
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Up to £115,000 + Benefits


The Opportunity

A leading organisation within the Insurance space is seeking aHead of Data Scienceto lead a team of data scientists and drive high-impact machine learning initiatives. This is a unique opportunity to shape the data science strategy, work closely with senior stakeholders, and lead the adoption AI.


Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and mentor a team of data scientists, from mid-level to lead.
  • Identify, prioritise, and deliver high-value ML projects aligned with business goals.
  • Work closely with senior stakeholders to gain buy-in for data-driven strategies.
  • Oversee model deployment, monitoring, and recalibration to maximise impact.
  • Ensure full adoption of a Google Cloud-based ML Ops platform.
  • Drive education and advocacy for data science across the business.


What We’re Looking For

  • Strong experience leading a high-performing data science team.
  • 6+ Years experience
  • A track record of developing and deploying commercially impactful ML solutions.
  • Proficiency in Python, SQL, and cloud-based ML environments (GCP preferred).
  • Excellent stakeholder management skills—able to bridge technical and business teams.
  • A proactive problem-solver with a passion for AI and innovation.
  • Experience deploying large language models in a business setting.
  • Background in personal lines insurance (health or life).
  • Experience with Google Cloud ML Ops tooling.


If this looks of interest, please reach out to Joseph Gregory

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