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Lead Data Scientist

Manylion swydd
Dyddiad hysbysebu: 05 Medi 2025
Cyflog: £95,000.0 i £110,000.0 bob blwyddyn
Oriau: Llawn Amser
Dyddiad cau: 05 Hydref 2025
Lleoliad: Guildford, Surrey, GU1 4UT
Gweithio o bell: Yn gyfan gwbl o bell
Cwmni: Hays Specialist Recruitment
Math o swydd: Parhaol
Cyfeirnod swydd: 4721871_1757077409

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Your new company
Join a fast-growing software business headquartered in Guildford, specialising in cutting-edge client engagement solutions. With a strong international presence and a culture built around agility, innovation, and rapid iteration, this tech-driven organisation thrives on moving fast, learning quickly, and pivoting when needed. As they continue to scale, they're investing heavily in data and AI to drive smarter decision-making and product innovation.
Your new role
As Lead Data Scientist, you'll take ownership of a small but growing data team, currently consisting of two Analysts and one Data Scientist. Reporting directly to the CTO, you'll be responsible for shaping the data science strategy, implementing scalable processes, and delivering impactful insights across the business. You'll work hands-on with machine learning, AI, and LLMs to solve complex problems, while also mentoring your team and engaging with senior stakeholders to align data initiatives with business goals.
What you'll need to succeed

  • Proven experience in a senior or lead data science role
  • Strong hands-on skills in Python and SQL
  • Solid experience with Machine Learning, AI, and Large Language Models (LLMs)
  • Previous people management experience (ideally managing Analysts/Data Scientists)
  • Ability to implement and improve data science processes and workflows
  • Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
  • Experience working in a fast-paced, agile tech environment
  • Must be UK-based and eligible to work without sponsorship

What you'll get in return

  • Up to £110,000 base salary
  • Performance and company-wide bonus
  • Private healthcare
  • Pension scheme
  • Opportunity to shape a growing data function in a high-growth tech business
  • Fully remote role with occasional visits to the Guildford HQ

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