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Lead Data Scientist

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United KingdomPosted on 3/4/2026
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Job details

Faculty is looking for a Lead Data Scientist to join their Defence team, responsible for setting technical direction and delivering high-quality, scalable projects.

The role requires expertise in machine learning, project management, and customer leadership skills. Faculty aims to grow the best team, not the most similar one, and encourages applications from diverse backgrounds.

Requirements

Depth of expertise in at least one machine learning domainStrong technical breadth across the entire data science landscapeSkilled technical leader with experience mentoring individuals and managing teamsProven project management expertiseStrong customer leadership skillsExperience extending technical oversight to business unit-level initiatives



Benefits



Unlimited Annual Leave PolicyPrivate healthcare and dentalEnhanced parental leaveFamily-Friendly Flexibility Flexible workingSanctus CoachingHybrid Working (2 days in our Old Street office, London).