Lead Data Scientist

CompanyLeadenhall Search & Selection

LocationLondon Area, United Kingdom

Posted At1/26/2026

UK Visa Sponsorship Analytics

Occupation Type

Actuaries, economists and statisticians

Occupation Code Skill LevelHigher Skilled

Sponsorship Salary Threshold

£55,100 (£28.26 per hour)

Occupation rate applies

Above analytics are generated algorithmically based on job titles and may not always be the same as the company's job classification. You can also check detailed occupation eligibility, and salary criteria on our UK Visa Eligible Occupations & Salary Thresholds page.

Disclaimer: Hunt UK Visa Sponsors aggregates job listings from publicly available sources, such as search engines, to assist with your job hunting. We do not claim affiliation with Leadenhall Search & Selection. For the most up-to-date job details, please visit the official website by clicking "Apply Now."

Description

A leading growth equity investment firm is seeking an experienced Data Lead to partner closely with its portfolio of high-growth software and technology-enabled businesses.

This is a senior, highly impactful role combining hands-on technical expertise, strategic leadership, and commercial value creation. The successful candidate will act as a trusted data partner to portfolio company CEOs and leadership teams, helping to scale data capabilities, improve decision-making, and directly support growth initiatives.

The Role

Conduct data diagnostics across portfolio companies to assess data maturity, gaps, and opportunities
Design and present data roadmaps to CEOs and C-suite stakeholders, driving implementation and adoption
Support portfolio companies through execution, acting as both strategic advisor and hands-on contributor
Drive value creation through revenue analytics, including sales performance, churn, upsell and downsell modelling
Provide hands-on support across data querying, analysis, and database management using SQL and Python

Coach and mentor portfolio data teams, embedding best practices and scalable solutions

Support investment and operations teams with ad-hoc data analysis, including due diligence and post-acquisition work

Where required, support the development and maintenance of data warehouses, pipelines, and new data integrations

Build and manage a network of external data partners and advisors across the portfolio

Key Requirements

Strong experience with data analytics, BI tools, and data visualisation
Hands-on experience with data warehouses and modern data stacks
Advanced capability in SQL and Python
Strong commercial acumen with the ability to link data initiatives to business outcomes
Proven ability to communicate complex data insights clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Experience working in or with high-growth software / SaaS or technology businesses
Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, multi-stakeholder, investment-led environment

Why This Role

High visibility and influence across multiple high-growth portfolio companies
Direct involvement in value creation and investment outcomes
Blend of strategic ownership and hands-on delivery
Opportunity to work alongside senior operators and investment professionals