Principal Data Scientist

As a Principal Data Scientist, you’ll lead innovative, high-impact projects, define technical direction, and champion best practices across the organisation. Working closely with cross-functional teams, you’ll drive forward research and experimentation to keep OVO at the forefront of data science, ensuring our work is not only cutting-edge but also aligned with our mission to build a more sustainable future.

Requirements

• Proven ability to lead complex, high-impact data science initiatives that drive strategic outcomes
• Deep expertise in advanced machine learning, statistical methods, and algorithm development
• Proficient in Python or R, and advanced SQL, with strong research and analytical skills
• Demonstrated experience evaluating and applying emerging tools, technologies, and methodologies
• Skilled in defining and executing data science strategies aligned with business objectives
• Strong communicator, able to clearly explain technical concepts to diverse technical and non-technical audiences
• Effective collaborator with cross-functional teams, building trusted relationships across the organisation
• Recognised for technical leadership, mentorship, and fostering a culture of continuous innovation
• Committed to best practices in data science, ensuring quality, compliance, and scalable infrastructure

Benefits

• 34 days of holiday (including bank holidays)
• On-target bonus of 15%
• Flex Pay: 9% of salary, 4% auto-enrolled into pension, 5% to use as desired
• Healthcare cash plan or private medical insurance depending on career level
• Critical illness cover, life assurance, health assessments, and more
• Gym membership, travel insurance, workplace ISA, will writing services, dental insurance, and more
• Extra holiday buying, discount dining, home & tech loans, and supporting your favourite charities with give-as-you-earn donations
• Up to £400 towards any OVO Energy plan, plus great discounts on solar, smart thermostats and EV chargers
• Ultra-low emission car leasing, cycle to work scheme, and public transport season ticket loans

Tagged as: Data Analysis, Python, SQL