Director of Data Science

Are you ready to join a leading organisation dedicated to creating experiences for customers across the globe? With an established history and a commitment to creativity and cutting-edge technology, they are seeking a driven Director of Data Science to play a pivotal role in shaping the way data is understood and utilised across the organisation on a global scale.

As a Director of Data Science reporting to the SVP of Global Data, you will be responsible for defining and implementing the global data science strategies. This will facilitate the use of huge datasets to build predictive models and generate actionable insights for the business. The introduction of AI and Machine Learning is especially important to explore the improvement of internal processes, customer experiences and revenue generation.

Key Responsibilities as Director of Data Science:

• Design and execute a forward-thinking data science vision that tightly aligns with the organisation’s mission, embedding advanced analytics and AI as central pillars in the decision-making processes.
• Cultivate a strong data-first mindset by embedding AI, machine learning, and predictive modelling into business operations to tackle complex challenges and inform smarter strategies.
• Recruit, inspire, and develop a skilled team of Data Scientists while nurturing a collaborative, growth-oriented environment that facilitates continuous skill enhancement and innovation.
• Supervise the end-to-end lifecycle of analytical initiatives from concept to scalable implementation, ensuring projects are delivered efficiently and aligned with key business goals.
• Partner with diverse teams across the organisation such as IT, Product, and Marketing to ensure data solutions are practical, targeted, and designed for measurable impact.
• Act as a strategic consultant to business stakeholders, offering data-informed guidance and translating analytical outputs into meaningful actions and opportunities.
• Continuously explore and integrate new methodologies, tools, and trends within the data science space, while championing experimentation and thought leadership internally and externally.
• Collaborate with data engineering and governance functions to maintain rigorous standards around data accuracy, responsible use, regulatory compliance, and ethical AI practices.

This is an opportunity for a Director of Data Science to join to a thriving global mission that enables the business to fully embrace a cutting edge, data driven culture.

*Unfortunately, due to the high volume of applications, not all applicants will receive feedback