Lead Data Scientist

Anson Mccade

Cardiff, Wales

£100,000

Permanent

NEW

Location: London

Working Model:Hybrid | 3 days travel primarily between London & Cardiff, with expenses fully covered

Salary: Up to £125,000 + Package

Sole British National Eligible for security clearance

Who youll be working with:

Youll have the opportunity to work alongside a leading AI consultancy at the forefront of human-centred, real-world impact. As part of a specialist team, youll apply cutting-edge AI in high-stakes environments alongside experts shaping the future of responsible technology.

What youll have the opportunity to work on as a Lead Data Scientist:

• Set the technical vision for complex AI programmes, owning key architectural and delivery decisions. • Lead the design and deployment of scalable, production-grade machine learning systems. • Turn problems into clear technical strategies and end-to-end delivery plans. • Act as a senior technical advisor to clients, aligning AI solutions with commercial goals. • Mentor and develop team members, strengthening technical and leadership capability.

What were looking for in a Lead Data Scientist:

• Deep expertise in at least one machine learning domain, with broad knowledge across data science, including Python programming and experience with deep learning frameworks (e.g., PyTorch). • Proven technical leadership, mentoring and managing teams, and scaling best practices. • Strong delivery skills, turning complex, ambiguous problems into actionable, high-quality solutions. • Collaborative, aligning effectively across engineering, commercial, and infrastructure teams. • Trusted client advisor, building strategic, long-term relationships.