About this role
Salary: £100,000 - 100,000 per year
Requirements: Significant experience delivering data science projects within a commercial environment and a proven track record of creating value through machine learning and advanced analyticsA strong statistical or highly numerate academic backgroundAdvanced skills in Python and SQLExperience developing, deploying and maintaining predictive and machine learning models in production environmentsExperience leading and mentoring Data Scientists within a high-performing teamStrong stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence and engage colleagues at all levelsExperience working within Agile delivery frameworks and contributing to sprint planning and project deliveryAn appreciation of data governance principles and data quality managementThe ability to present complex information through clear and compelling data visualisations, ideally using TableauExperience of cloud-based data science technologies, ideally including AWS SageMaker, AWS Bedrock and Snowflake, would be highly desirableA passion for continuous learning and staying up to date with emerging data science tools, technologies and practices Responsibilities: Lead a team of Data Scientists and deliver innovative data science solutions that drive commercial value across our businessWork closely with stakeholders across the organisation to identify opportunities where data science can enhance decision-making, optimise business processes and unlock new revenue opportunitiesLead projects from concept through to production, applying machine learning, statistical modelling and advanced analytics to solve complex business challengesLead, coach and develop a team of Data Scientists, supporting their technical and professional growthPlan and deliver data science initiatives using Agile ways of working, including sprint planning and progress reportingDevelop, deploy and monitor machine learning models and analytical solutions in a production environmentCommunicate complex analytical findings clearly and confidently to both technical and non-technical stakeholdersIdentify opportunities to improve data quality, governance and the efficient use of data across its lifecycleCollaborate with teams across our business to maximise the value delivered through data and analyticsHelp shape the future direction of Data Science within our company by keeping abreast of emerging technologies, tools and methodologies Technologies: AWSCloudMachine LearningPythonSQLSnowflakeTableau More:
We are Jet2.com and Jet2holidays, working together to deliver an amazing journey and a customer-first experience that creates unforgettable package holidays and flights. This is a Lead Data Scientist role based at Holiday House in Leeds City Centre, offered as a hybrid position with flexibility to work from home and the office. We offer a generous discretionary Profit Share Scheme, hybrid working with two office days per week, 26 days holiday plus Bank Holidays, colleague discounts on Jet2.com flights and Jet2holidays packages, retail discounts across travel and leisure, health and wellbeing, eating out, shopping and lifestyle, access to Mental Health First Aiders, and annual pay reviews.
last updated 33 week of 2026