Data Science - Head of Data Science - #191844
Whitbread
Date: 3 weeks ago
City: Dunstable
Contract type: Full time
We’re transforming how data powers decisions across Whitbread — from optimising hotel operations to shaping long‑term commercial strategy. As our Head of Data Science, you’ll lead th...
We’re transforming how data powers decisions across Whitbread — from optimising hotel operations to shaping long‑term commercial strategy. As our Head of Data Science, you’ll lead the vision, strategy and delivery of advanced analytics and machine learning, ensuring our teams and leaders use data to drive meaningful, measurable impact.
Role: Head of Data Science
Contract Type: Full time, Permanent
Location: Dunstable (Hybrid, 3 days per week in office)
Why You’ll Love It Here
What You’ll Be Doing
As our Head of Data Science, you will lead Whitbread’s applied data science strategy and identify high‑value opportunities across the business, act as a senior advisor to leaders, shaping decisions through insight and analytical storytelling as well as own the lifecycle of data science products — from ideation to production, optimisation and BAU
Alongside the above you will set and uphold standards for model quality, validation, monitoring and responsible AI, Build and develop a high‑performing data science team with strong business‑facing capability and partner across Technology, Product and business teams to embed analytics into core processes
What You’ll Need
Under-represented groups such as women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities & members of the LGBTQIA+ community (those who identify as lesbian, gay, bi, trans and non-binary or those who use a different LGBTQIA+ term), are strongly encouraged to build a career with us. Speak to us about workplace adjustments, part-time and flexible working. Where possible we will support this.
Job ref: 177295-4492
Advertised: 18 Jun 2026
Application closed: 03 Jul 2026
We’re transforming how data powers decisions across Whitbread — from optimising hotel operations to shaping long‑term commercial strategy. As our Head of Data Science, you’ll lead the vision, strategy and delivery of advanced analytics and machine learning, ensuring our teams and leaders use data to drive meaningful, measurable impact.
Role: Head of Data Science
Contract Type: Full time, Permanent
Location: Dunstable (Hybrid, 3 days per week in office)
Why You’ll Love It Here
- Family BUPA healthcare
- 10% matched pension
- Up to 60% off Premier Inn stays & 25% off our restaurant brands
- Annual bonus opportunity up to 50%
What You’ll Be Doing
As our Head of Data Science, you will lead Whitbread’s applied data science strategy and identify high‑value opportunities across the business, act as a senior advisor to leaders, shaping decisions through insight and analytical storytelling as well as own the lifecycle of data science products — from ideation to production, optimisation and BAU
Alongside the above you will set and uphold standards for model quality, validation, monitoring and responsible AI, Build and develop a high‑performing data science team with strong business‑facing capability and partner across Technology, Product and business teams to embed analytics into core processes
What You’ll Need
- Deep expertise in advanced analytics, statistical modelling and machine learning
- Proven experience leading data science or advanced analytics teams
- Strong track record influencing senior stakeholders and shaping strategic decisions
- Experience deploying and maintaining production‑grade data science solutions
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to challenge, guide and simplify
- Understanding of AI governance, risk and ethical frameworks
- Experience working in matrixed environments with engineering and product teams
Under-represented groups such as women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities & members of the LGBTQIA+ community (those who identify as lesbian, gay, bi, trans and non-binary or those who use a different LGBTQIA+ term), are strongly encouraged to build a career with us. Speak to us about workplace adjustments, part-time and flexible working. Where possible we will support this.
Job ref: 177295-4492
Advertised: 18 Jun 2026
Application closed: 03 Jul 2026
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