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# Head of Research Data

- **Company:** Aspire
- **Location:** London, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** £75,000.0 - £95,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Big Data, R (Programming Language), Python (Programming Language), Machine Learning
- **Published:** September 22, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.weareaspire.com/job/head-of-research-data-6035082/apply

## About the Role

* Advanced data science expertise across machine learning, econometrics, Python, R and complex datasets.
 * Strong commercial and leadership experience, developing client relationships, winning work and mentoring technical teams.
 * Experience applying AI, causal inference and mixed methods, translating technical findings into clear, actionable recommendations.

## Description

* Lead data science strategy, developing talent and ensuring the team delivers against organisational priorities.
 * Grow the data science offering through client development, new business, technical pitches and commercially focused solutions.
 * Shape AI roadmap while overseeing technical standards, innovation, quality assurance and integration with the product team.


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