Lead Data Scientist – Automation and Innovation
| Posting date: | 12 January 2026 |
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| Salary: | £62,109 per year, pro rata |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 26 January 2026 |
| Location: | Sheffield, South Yorkshire |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 2 days per week |
| Company: | Government Recruitment Service |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 443581 |
Summary
Lead Data Scientists are experienced Data Scientists who provide detailed technical advice, support and guidance to project teams.
As a Lead Data Scientist, you will inspire best practice and be a recognised authority on a number of data science specialisms within government, with the ability to understand, teach and supervise a wide range of cutting-edge analysis techniques.
You will provide oversight of several workstreams within AIaaS including the discovery, development and customisation of a range of AI microservices. You will stay abreast of emerging technologies and conduct experimentation to inform future strategy of the Platform. This will involve projects of high political exposure, value and complexity, and engaging with senior stakeholders to champion the value of data science. You will work to develop scalable AI solutions.
You will be a thought leader within the Data Science community and manage the development of junior staff.
As a Lead Data Scientist, you will inspire best practice and be a recognised authority on a number of data science specialisms within government, with the ability to understand, teach and supervise a wide range of cutting-edge analysis techniques.
You will provide oversight of several workstreams within AIaaS including the discovery, development and customisation of a range of AI microservices. You will stay abreast of emerging technologies and conduct experimentation to inform future strategy of the Platform. This will involve projects of high political exposure, value and complexity, and engaging with senior stakeholders to champion the value of data science. You will work to develop scalable AI solutions.
You will be a thought leader within the Data Science community and manage the development of junior staff.
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