Job Description:

At Data Idols, we are working with a fast-growing, technology-led digital business operating at significant scale across multiple international markets. They are now looking for a Lead Data Scientist to play a key role in developing commercially impactful data science solutions across a critical business domain.

This is a high-ownership leadership role sitting at the intersection of data science, commercial strategy and operational performance. You will act as a key data science partner for a core business function, helping stakeholders understand performance, identify optimisation opportunities and make better strategic decisions through data.

You will take ownership of the development of machine learning models, predictive analytics and experimentation frameworks that directly support commercial outcomes. Working closely with commercial, product, analytics and engineering teams, you will apply data science to areas such as customer behaviour, forecasting, segmentation, propensity modelling, churn, pricing and optimisation.

You will help shape how data science is delivered across the organisation, setting standards for modelling, measurement and experimentation, and ensuring insight translates into meaningful commercial impact. This is a high-impact role where your work will influence both day-to-day decision-making and longer-term strategic direction.

• Experience building and deploying production machine learning models
• Strong Python and modern data science tooling experience
• Experience working closely with commercial, product or operational stakeholders
• Ability to influence strategic decision-making through data science and insight

If you are looking for a new challenge and want to play a key role in shaping commercial and operational decision-making through data science, please submit your CV for initial screening and further details.