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# Lead Data Scientist

- **Company:** Harnham
- **Location:** Leicestershire, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Neural Networks, Python (Programming Language), Recommender Systems
- **Published:** August 30, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.collegerecruiter.com/job/2815104484-lead-data-scientist

## About the Role

* Strong experience in Python & SQL - this will be tested in the interview
 * Experience working across MMMs, Attribution, Churn, Propensity or LTV models
 * Neural networks or Transformers

## Description

We are working with a leading UK retailer and eCommerce company. The role focuses on marketing campaigns, recommendation systems and customer segmentation.

You will be a technical lead within the business and work closely with teams to drive measurable impact through various models.


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