Head of Data Science

London – Hybrid

Up to £115,000 + Benefits

The Opportunity

A leading organisation within the Insurance space is seeking a Head of Data Science to 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