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# Lead Data Scientist

- **Company:** Explore Group
- **Location:** London, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Internship / Graduate position
- **Skills:** Python (Programming Language), Machine Learning, SQL Databases, Data Processing
- **Published:** August 30, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.collegerecruiter.com/job/2815101677-lead-data-scientist

## About the Role

* Proven experience in a Data Science leadership or senior role
 * Strong background in advertising, marketing analytics, or performance media
 * Technical expertise in machine learning, statistics, and data manipulation
 * Proficiency in Python, SQL, and common data science tools
 * Excellent communication skills with both technical and non-technical stakeholders

## Description

* Serve as the technical authority across all data science projects
 * Build and optimise models for media mix modelling, forecasting, and attribution
 * Translate complex data insights into clear actions for internal stakeholders and external clients
 * Collaborate with cross-functional teams to solve performance marketing challenges
 * Help shape the data science roadmap and contribute to strategic decisions, * Join at a pivotal time of growth - 10-person team now, aiming for 15 this year
 * Work closely with leadership and have a direct impact on client outcomes
 * Flexible hybrid working - typically 1 day/week in the London office (Wednesdays), but relaxed culture around this
 * Work on exciting projects for high-profile clients, including a global fashion brand


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