Data Science

Pontoon
London, City And County Of the City Of London, United Kingdom
Today
£500 – £750 pd

Salary

£500 – £750 pd

Job Type
Contract
Work Pattern
Part-time
Work Location
Hybrid
Seniority
Senior
Education
Degree
Posted
29 Jul 2026 (Today)

Benefits

Inclusive work environment Opportunity for personal and professional growth

Job Title: Senior Data Scientist

Contract Type: Fixed Term (6 Months)

Working Pattern:3 days per week in office

Location: London, UK (Farringdon)

Pay: £500 to £750 per day Inside IR35

Are you ready to dive deep into the world of data and transform complex business challenges into actionable insights? Our client, a leading organisation in the retail industry, is on the lookout for an enthusiastic and skilled Senior Data Scientist to join their innovative team!

About the Role:

As a Senior Data Scientist, you will play a pivotal role in harnessing the power of data to drive strategic decisions across various domains-ranging from online services and pricing to supply chain management and marketing.

Key Responsibilities:

Hands-On Analysis: Leverage your analytical mindset to tackle complex business problems and prototype effective solutions.

Algorithm Design: Apply, modify, and design advanced algorithms and mathematical models to extract meaningful insights from large data sets.

Communication: Validate, document, and present modelling processes and performances, ensuring clarity for both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Collaboration: Work closely within a diverse team of data scientists, sharing knowledge and driving data science initiatives across the organisation and the wider community.What You Bring:

Educational Background: A strong numerical degree in mathematics, science, engineering, or computer science.

Technical Expertise: Extensive experience in machine learning, data mining, and programming (Python preferred).

Problem-Solving Skills: A scientific mindset with the ability to ask and answer the right questions.

Specialised Knowledge: Experience in predictive modelling, operational research, deep learning, and time series modelling.

Leadership Experience: Proven commercial experience working with business stakeholders, alongside a record of mentoring and developing junior professionals.Why Join Us?

Our client values a culture of learning and personal growth, offering:

Apply now and embark on your next exciting challenge with us!

Pontoon is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you

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