Head of Data Science | Remote | £100,000 - £130,000
Are you looking to develop your career in one of the world’s largest research organisations?
Are you passionate about solving complex mathematical and scientific problems?
Are you curious about how people consume technology, content, and entertainment?
Our client is one of the largest research organisations in the world and they are hiring a Head of Data Science to own a division of the company that specialises in understanding audiences and their interaction with media and technology.
This role is ideal for someone with strong mathematical, statistical, and programming skills who thrives on tackling real-world challenges. You’ll work on production-quality collaborative projects, with a focus on algorithm development and method application.
This isn’t a typical data science leadership role—it’s a chance to make an impact by solving problems that influence daily life, from TV viewing and radio listening to other forms of media consumption. If you’re creative, innovative, adaptable, and passionate, this could be the right opportunity for you to develop your skills further while making a tangible difference.
The role….
You will be managing a team of Data Scientist and ML Engineers responsible for delivering advanced analytics and data science elements of complex research projects. This involves:
* Using machine learning techniques to improve lookalike models in production systems or to calibrate the datasets to external sources.
* Working on analytics projects for media development for some of the top media organisations in the UK.
* Providing advice, guidance and knowledge on key sector related issues
* Manipulating data and data processing in R, Python, SQL and Google Cloud Platform
* Mentoring Data Scientist in developing machine learning
* Employing Bayesian techniques and probability modelling to align datasets to external sources
* Assuring quality control and quality assurance of team data production capabilities
If you’re interested in knowing more about this amazing opportunity, apply now and KDR will be in touch…