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Lead Data Scientist – ML FocusedRemote – UKUp to £90,000 + BenefitsAbout the RoleWe’re hiring a Lead Data Scientist to join a fast-growing, specialist data consultancy delivering high-impact solutions across sectors such as energy, public sector, manufacturing, and health. You’ll play a key role in solving complex challenges using cutting-edge ML or GenAI approaches, working end-to-end across projects in a client-facing capacity. This is a leadership position, ideal for someone who thrives in a consultancy environment and wants to deliver real-world impact.Key ResponsibilitiesDesign and deliver data science solutions end-to-end, from discovery through deployment.Lead project teams, mentor junior colleagues, and manage delivery standards across multiple workstreams.Communicate complex findings clearly to senior stakeholders and clients.Support business development through proposal writing and pre-sales work.We're looking for someone with:Proven experience delivering data science projects in a consultancy setting.Strong Python skills with experience in ML or GenAI (e.g. LLMs, prompt engineering, optimisation).Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.A track record of managing teams and shaping development roadmaps.experience with cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP), and familiarity with MLOps lifecycle or solution architecture.