Data Practice Lead

at  Pure Human Resources

SALARY: £50-70K DOE

‘Leading provider of AI solutions to the public sector’
Our client, ICS.AI is one of the UK’s fastest-growing AI companies, focused on delivering innovative AI solutions across the public sector. They have created the first chatbot, which is as good as humans - and where Artificial Intelligence is still a new technology, it will soon be an essential part of any efficient workplace. They are there to make this new way of working possible – seamlessly connecting users with organisations and turning them SMART.
As well as being the first Microsoft Inner Circle Partner in the UK, they are very innovative and growing tech company and hence are now looking for an experienced and analytical Data Practice Lead to join their team. You will serve as a key figure in both data strategy and customer success initiatives. This role combines deep technical expertise in data analytics, machine learning, and business intelligence (BI) with a strong customer-facing focus. You will lead efforts to maximise the value of their AI-driven products for the clients, working closely with the Customer Success Team to ensure that solutions not only meet but exceed customer expectations. You will also manage the data practice, driving the development of robust data pipelines, analytics frameworks, machine learning models and client dashboards.

Data Practice Lead, the role:

• Team Leadership and Development
• Customer Engagement and Support
• AI Data Strategy
• Data Management and Analytics
• Development and Deployment of AI and ML models
• Design and Implementation of BI Solutions
• Technical Data Oversight and Quality Assurance
• Stakeholder Communication and Reporting
• Innovation and Research

Data Practice Lead, the person:

• Proven experience in a leadership role within a data or AI-focused team, with a strong emphasis on customer-facing roles
• Hands-on experience in data management, machine learning, BI, and AI implementation
• A good Business Intelligence focus to provide KPIs and Insights
• Excellent communication skills, particularly in conveying complex data concepts to non-technical stakeholders
• Capable of collaborating effectively with developers, customer success teams, and other internal and external stakeholders
• Strong statistical analysis techniques
• Expertise in data interpretation and test design

Technical:

• Proficiency in SQL and NoSQL databases, Python, Jupyter Notebooks/Visual Studio Code, Power BI or Tableau, DevOps or Git source control, Microsoft Fabric and Azure ML
• Knowledge of ETL processes and tools and LLM prompt programming
• Familiarity with machine learning techniques and tools (Scikit-learn) and Graph DB and Powershell scripting

Desired:

• Degree in Computer Science / Data Science / Statistics
• Microsoft Azure Data Science Associate
• Microsoft Power BI Data Analyst Associate

Data Practice Lead, the benefits:

• Competitive Salary
• 25 days Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays
• Private medical cover (Vitality)
• £100 p/m work from home allowance
• Flexible and remote working options
• Enhanced pension scheme (5% employer contribution)
• Quarterly company events

Pure Human Resources Limited works in partnership with ICS.AI Ltd in providing HR and Recruitment support. No applications from agencies please

• Team Leadership and Development
• Customer Engagement and Support
• AI Data Strategy
• Data Management and Analytics
• Development and Deployment of AI and ML models
• Design and Implementation of BI Solutions
• Technical Data Oversight and Quality Assurance
• Stakeholder Communication and Reporting
• Innovation and Researc