Data Scientist

Data Scientist

£600 P/D Inside IR35

Hybrid, 2-3 days on site per week in London/Manchester or Bristol (Can be flexible)

6 month contract

We're supporting a government organisation looking for a skilled Data Scientist to join their team. This role is ideal for someone with a strong analytical background who's comfortable working with complex datasets and contributing to evidence‑based decision‑making.

What we're looking for:

Solid data science background, ideally within a government or public‑sector setting
Hands‑on experience with Python and SQL, including data cleaning, analysis, and working with/modifying existing Jupyter notebooks
Strong ability to interpret data findings and produce clear, well‑structured research reports
Confidence providing assurance and guidance on analytical outputs
Familiarity with NLP (Natural Language Processing)
Proven track record of evaluating AI/ML systems or tools, including assessing model performance, developing or applying evaluation metrics, or conducting technical assessments (Desirable)
If you're passionate about using data to drive meaningful impact in the public sector, we'd love to hear from you...