Job Description
City: City of London, Greater London
State: London; England
Company: Harnham
Chief Data Scientist
London – Hybrid (3 days a week in Chelsea)
Up to £120,000 + Benefits
The Opportunity
We are excited to be working with a long standing partner of ours on a new Chief Data Scientist position. You will be joining an organisation where data drives strategic decision-making within the property space.
You’ll lead the data science vision while remaining hands-on with AI and machine learning initiatives that have real business impact. This is ideal for someone who enjoys blending leadership, strategy, and technical depth.
This would be a great opportunity for someone looking to take a step up in their career – I.e. Someone at the Principal, Manager, Head of Data Science level.
Key Responsibilities
- Define and deliver the data science strategy to unlock business value.
- Identify AI/ML opportunities and develop impactful, scalable solutions.
- Lead and mentor a cross-functional team of scientists and engineers.
- Stay hands-on where needed, guiding model design, code reviews, and architecture decisions.
- Promote ethical, responsible AI and ensure regulatory compliance (e.g. GDPR).
- Collaborate with stakeholders to integrate data science across the business.
- Communicate insights through clear storytelling and visualisation.
What We’re Looking For
- MSc/PhD in Data Science, Computer Science, Maths or similar.
- Hands on experience in data science or AI, including leadership roles.
- Deep expertise in machine learning, NLP, and predictive modelling.
- Proficient in Python or R, cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure), and big data tools (e.g. Spark).
- Strong business acumen, communication skills, and stakeholder engagement.
If this role looks of interest, please apply here.
Please note – this role cannot offer visa sponsorship.
