LEAD DATA SCIENTIST - Insurance HYBRID - London £80,000 - £100,000 We are working with a household name in the UK insurance space on the search for a Lead Data Scientist. They are looking for someone to help spearhead their Machine Learning Initiatives. In this role, you will have the opportunity to be either a technical lead, or more of a people manager. RESPONSIBILITIES: Lead the end-to-end design, development, and implementation of ML/AI models Develop and deploy Large Language Models (LLMs) and/or internal chatbot systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for leveraging data-driven insights. Mentor and develop a team of data scientists, fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment. Stay ahead of industry trends and emerging data technologies, bringing fresh perspectives and solutions to the organization. REQUIREMENTS: 4 years in data science, with a strong preference for experience in the insurance or financial services sector. Experience working with LLMs and NLP frameworks such as Hugging Face or OpenAI is a strong advantage. Proven experience managing and mentoring a team of data professionals, with a commitment to fostering a collaborative environment. If this role looks of interest, please apply here. Please note: At this time, this role cannot offer sponsorship.