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Data Science Lead - Contract

Posted 1 week ago by ShareForce

Responsibilities

  • Lead the design, delivery and ongoing development and support of data science, machine learning and AI solutions from discovery through to production.
  • Be willing to be hands on in the support of existing AI models alongside the team of Data Analysts.
  • Translate business challenges into clear analytical and technical approaches that deliver measurable value.
  • Provide technical leadership, direction and quality assurance across data science and AI projects.
  • Partner with product, engineering, data and business stakeholders to drive effective delivery and adoption.
  • Mentor data analysts and establish pragmatic best practices for modelling, experimentation and productionisation.

Required Experience & Skills

  • Strong track record delivering data science and machine learning solutions in complex, commercial environments.
  • Deep expertise in Python, statistical modelling, machine learning and modern data science tooling.
  • Demonstrable experience with modern cloud technologies, including Databricks and Azure.
  • Experience taking models and AI solutions from prototype through to production at scale.
  • Proven ability to lead technical teams and influence senior technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  • Strong commercial judgement, with the ability to balance technical sophistication, delivery speed and business impact.
  • Experience required in heavily regulated environments, ideally Insurance or Financial Services.

Additional Information

  • Rate: Up to £600/day
  • IR35: Outside
  • Location: 2 - 3 days per week on site working in Hampshire
  • Duration: 6 months
  • Start Date: ASAP
Rate:
£600/day
Location:
United Kingdom
IR35 Status:
Outside
Remote Status:
Hybrid
Industry:
AI & Machine Learning
Seniority Level:
Senior

Take-Home Pay

£9,600 per month

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