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Head of Data Science

Edinburgh City Centre, Edinburgh💼 Full-time🗓 2026-06-02 → 2026-08-07

Core

Shape and deliver the data science agenda ensuring machine learning and analytics solutions deliver measurable business outcomes for clients.

Role type

Head of Data Science (Strategy & Leadership)

Builds

Scalable and commercially viable data science solutions for clients

Domain

Consulting / Financial Services / Telecoms / Energy

Deliverable

production ML models | client delivery

Required skills

Machine learning, advanced analytics, statistical modelling, Python, R, SQL, MLOps, Databricks, team leadership, commercial strategy

Preferred skills

Stakeholder engagement with C-suite, recruitment strategy, partner ecosystem management

Technologies

Python, R, SQL, MLOps, Databricks

Responsibilities

Lead and grow a multi-disciplinary data science team; Define and embed a best practice operating model for scalable solutions; Provide technical oversight and delivery assurance across client projects; Support business development by shaping solutions for proposals; Partner with delivery teams to establish consistent ways of working; Drive adoption of machine learning solutions; Line manage team members supporting performance development; Contribute to recruitment strategy and scaling capability

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities

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