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Join Forge Holiday Group—the team behind Sykes Holiday Cottages, Forest Holidays, UKcaravans4hire, and Bachcare (NZ).
Were looking for a Principal Data Scientist to lead and shape the future of data science across our brands. This is a high-impact, high-visibility role for someone ready to drive machine learning at scale within a flexible hybrid model (minimum 2 days a week in our Chester HQ).
What you’ll do:
Lead design, development, and delivery of production-grade ML & AI solutions
Own our most complex, business-critical data science initiatives
Drive system-level thinking—architecture, data integration, model lifecycle
Champion MLOps practices: CI/CD, testing, monitoring, governance
Translate business strategy into technical solutions that deliver impact
Partner with Engineering, Product, and Analytics to align on goals and execution
Mentor the data science team, guiding both technical and professional growth
Champion ethical AI, explainability, and responsible innovation
What you bring:
Extensive experience delivering ML/AI solutions in production
Strong grasp of modern ML techniques (transformers, transfer learning, etc.)
Hands-on expertise with Python (e.g. Scikit-learn, PyTorch/TensorFlow) & SQL
Deep understanding of model validation, monitoring, and retraining strategies
Proven track record of leading cross-functional technical direction
Familiarity with CI/CD, MLOps tools, and cloud ML (e.g. SageMaker, GCP, Azure)
Excellent communication skills and commercial awareness
Nice to have:
Background in eCommerce or consumer analytics
Contributions to open source, publications, or industry communities
What’s in it for you?
Bonus scheme (up to 10%), 33 days holiday & your birthday off
Enhanced parental leave + hybrid working
Work with modern tools & shape strategic AI use across the business
Training, development, gym access & supportive leadership
Exclusive discounts on stays across our brands
We believe in Being One Team, Owning It, Communicating Honestly, and Learning, Growing, Innovating together.
We welcome applicants from all backgrounds—your unique perspective matters here. Need support during the application process? Just let us know.
Ready to lead the future of data science? Click apply to see the full job description and more info.
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