Head of Data Science

Head of Data Science Leicester This is a rare opportunity to lead the data science function for a leading ecommerce organisation that places data at the centre of its customer and commercial strategy. You will shape the vision, build the road–map, and drive the adoption of advanced data products that power exceptional digital experiences. The Company Retailers with a strong focus on using data to innovate, optimise, and enhance customer engagement. Working in a modern, product–driven environment, they invest heavily in analytics, experimentation, and intelligent automation. As they continue to expand, they are strengthening their data leadership to accelerate their digital transformation. The Role You will lead the development of data architecture, models, analytics, and reporting that support key digital products and customer journeys. Your work will elevate performance across areas including: Strategic leadership, owning and driving the data science roadmap Digital advertising platforms Product search and recommendation engines Personalisation across web, email, and marketing Data–driven commercial optimisation Your Skills and Experience Strong commercial experience delivering data science solutions in digital or ecommerce environments Proven ability to set data science strategy and influence senior stakeholders Expertise in designing and scaling machine learning models, including agentic or automation–driven approaches Strong understanding of data architecture, experimentation, and analytics for digital products Experience leading and developing data science teams What They Offer Salary up to GBP130,000 plus benefits The autonomy to set the data science vision for a high–growth digital business Clear progression opportunities as the data function continues to scale A modern, collaborative environment with strong investment in data and technology How to Apply If you are interested in this role, please apply using the link below!