Senior Data Science Director

Senior Data Science Director - £170,000 -£185,000 plus 30% bonus - London, United Kingdom (Hybrid)

We’re partnering with a forward-thinking, global social gaming company seeking a seasoned Senior Director in Data and Analytics to shape and scale their data science capabilities. This individual will lead a high-performing analytics team, overseeing the development and deployment of advanced modelling, predictive insights, and data-driven strategies to guide executive decision-making across diverse business domains.

Key Responsibilities

• Set the vision and roadmap for the data science function, fostering scalable practices in areas such as A/B testing, user segmentation, predictive modelling, and reinforcement learning
• Lead cross-functional collaborations, embedding data-led insights into product development, marketing, and operational platforms
• Translate analytical discoveries into compelling, business-focused narratives for senior leadership and stakeholders
• Attract, mentor, and lead a distributed team of data scientists and engineers, nurturing their professional growth and impact
• Champion adoption of best practices in ML operations, experimentation frameworks, and data governance

Key Skills

• Advanced degree (MSc/PhD) in Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or a related quantitative field
• Extensive experience in data science, with proven in leadership roles managing dynamic, multi-disciplinary teams
• Deep expertise in machine learning techniques, including clustering, Bayesian methods, reinforcement learning, and scalable modelling
• Technical fluency in tools and platforms like Python or R, cloud environments, and big data infrastructure (e.g., Hadoop, Kafka, SQL)
• Exceptional stakeholder communication-able to translate complex technical ideas into strategic insights for executive audiences
• Bonus: Experience in industries like gaming, entertainment or technology would add value
• Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this role

Benefits

• A high-impact leadership role in a leading social gaming company
• A collaborative, inclusive culture that values curiosity and continual improvement
• Opportunities to shape strategic direction and grow a best-in-class data analytics function
• Hybrid work flexibility with international exposure
• Competitive remuneration and benefits -reflective of senior responsibility

If you’re a visionary data leader looking to elevate analytics at a global scale and thrive in shaping strategy and execution, please get in touch.

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