Role overview
Job title: Lead Data Scientist
Your new role**
The Data team in Global is recruiting for a Lead Data Scientist with a strong foundation in MLOps to join an experienced team of data scientists, analysts and engineers. The role will be responsible for modelling, analysing and communicating to business stakeholders key metrics to drive commercial success as well as productionising new and existing products in a scalable, robust and efficient manner. The role will involve a large degree of collaborating and working cross-functionally with teams in our digital ad exchange platform (DAX), as well as exposure to our commercial ,outdoor and insights teams
We are looking for a person with a data science and engineering skillset, and an analytical mindset that takes keen interest in data, the insight they can provide and the opportunities they unlock. The role gives the opportunity to work in a well-established data team in a fun, informal environment, working together with talented, likeminded people that have “a thing” for data.
The role is based in central London (primarily in Holborn, with occasional travel to our site at Leicester Square)
What you'll work on
- Leading cross functional teams to deliver end to end data science projects
- Mentoring junior members of the data team, both technically and professionally
- Stakeholder management – understanding how the output from the team can be used and have a positive effect in downstream business processes.
- Explore and develop new data science products connected to our DAX platform to provide actionable insight and drive commercial value, touching on areas such as targeting, measurement, reach, and beyond
- A flexible attitude towards learning new skillsets to adapt and meet the Data teams and wider business needs, including learning about and deeply understanding the advertising problem space and data opportunities
- Contribution to the team spirit. We are a supportive and a high performing group and looking for someone who will bring curiosity and active involvement to the way that we work together with each other and the rest of the business.
*What You’ll Love About This Role
Think Big**: Innovate with ML and AI solutions that can transform our business and drive growth.
Own It: Lead products end-to-end – from idea to launch – and see the direct impact of what you build Keep it Simple: Turn complex data science concepts into simple, effective and automated tools and processes.
Better Together: Collaborate with diverse teams across Global, where every perspective is valued
Interview process
This is where you’ll meet your potential manager, and some of your teammates. Sometimes these interviews include a task to complete ahead of time, which you’ll run through in the session. Aside from the task, it’s a good idea to look through our values and see how they align with your own. We also love questions — so don’t forget to use this as an opportunity to interview us too.