Head of Data Science

Robert Half has partnered exclusively with a client in Birmingham who are looking for a proven senior leader to take charge of their data science strategy and drive the next wave of AI innovation. This is a permanent opportunity, with hybrid working, paying up to £95,000 with great benefits such as bonus and car allowance.

This role requires someone who can operate at executive level, set vision, and deliver impact while building out teams, platforms, and solutions that scale across the business.

• Own the organisation-wide data science strategy, with a focus on Generative AI, ML, and advanced analytics
• Be the senior voice on AI, influencing board-level discussions and shaping how data science drives commercial outcomes.
• Establish an AI Centre of Excellence to embed data-driven thinking across all functions.
• Deliver enterprise-scale GenAI solutions (e.g. copilots, virtual assistants, RAG systems) and lead classical ML initiatives.
• Define governance and ethical standards for responsible AI adoption.

• Extensive senior leadership experience leading large, enterprise data science functions.
• A strong track record of delivering production-grade AI/ML solutions and driving adoption at scale.
• Deep expertise in GenAI (LLMs, prompt engineering, RAG) as well as classical ML and experimentation.
• Hands-on knowledge of MLOps, cloud (AWS/Azure), and modern data science tools.
• Exceptional stakeholder skills - able to translate complex technical work into board-level strategy and outcomes.

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