Head of Data

Data Idols are working with a high-growth technology business looking for a Head of Data to lead and develop its data science capabilities. This is an exciting opportunity to join an ambitious organisation at a key stage of growth, where data plays an important role across product development, commercial performance and strategic decision-making. As Head of Data, you will shape the data science strategy and roadmap, lead a small high-performing team and work closely with senior stakeholders to identify where data can have the greatest impact. This is a strategic but hands-on role, with a strong focus on data science, experimentation and measurement. You will develop and improve predictive and statistical data models, helping the business better understand performance, user behaviour and opportunities for growth. You’ll also work closely with data engineering and analytics to strengthen the organisation’s data foundations, while exploring how AI, machine learning and automation can improve products and processes.

Responsibilities

Shape the data science strategy and roadmap; Lead a small high-performing team; Work closely with senior stakeholders to identify where data can have the greatest impact; Develop and improve predictive and statistical data models; Help the business better understand performance, user behaviour and opportunities for growth; Work closely with data engineering and analytics to strengthen the organisation’s data foundations; Explore how AI, machine learning and automation can improve products and processes

Requirements

Strong data science experience with leadership or management responsibility; Hands-on experience developing predictive, statistical or machine learning models; Strong knowledge of experimentation and measurement; Technical experience with Python and SQL; Experience using data science to influence product and business decisions; Strong stakeholder management and communication skills