Lead Product Data Scientist
Not disclosed
Salary
Not disclosed by employer
£55,100
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 2433 (75% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £55,100, and Stott and May is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
This could also be SOC 2134 (Programmers and software development professionals, Machine learning engineer focus if hands-on engineering dominates leadership). We read the code off the advert, so it is our best guess, not the employer's.
About the role
Lead Product Data Scientist
Hybrid - West London - 3 Days Min
AI, Machine Learning & Optimisation
Our client is seeking a Lead Product Data Scientist to lead the delivery of AI, machine learning and optimisation solutions within a complex operational environment.
You'll combine hands-on technical expertise with team leadership, working closely with stakeholders, engineers and product teams to build data-driven products that improve decision-making and deliver measurable business value.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the development of ML, optimisation and decision-support products.
- Define technical strategy, product roadmaps and delivery plans.
- Manage and mentor data scientists and engineers.
- Translate business challenges into scalable analytical solutions.
- Drive product adoption, stakeholder engagement and value realisation.
- Ensure best practices across software engineering, deployment and support.
- Strong experience in machine learning, optimisation and applied data science.
- Advanced Python skills and experience delivering production-grade solutions.
- Background leading technical teams and stakeholder engagement.
- Knowledge of cloud platforms, data pipelines and modern software development practices.
- Experience within logistics, transport, aviation, retail, manufacturing or other operationally intensive industries is desirable.
This description is the source posting as it read when we added it. We are not affiliated with Stott and May, so check their own site for the current details.
Where this offer sits in the market
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Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
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What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 2433 going rate of £55,100. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.