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DIRECTOR OF DATA SCIENCE - EDV CLEARED BRAND NEW OPPORTUNITY AVAILABLE WITHIN A LEADING CONSULTANCY FOR A DIRECTOR OF DATA SCIENCE WITH EDV CLEARANCE Opportunity for a Director of Data Science with enhanced DV Clearance. Industry leading consultancy supporting mission critical government projects. Up to £150,000 DOE DV Bonus London based in an easily accessible location. To apply please call or email WHO ARE WE? We are recruiting for a Data Scientist at Director level with a high level of commercial, leadership and hands-on experience to work with an industry leading consultancy supporting mission critical government projects with office locations in London. Our teams are what leads us forward and we are therefore looking for the best talent to join us as we continue to bring the best to the table. Due to the nature of these clients and the projects they support, you must hold enhanced DV Clearance. WE NEED THE DIRECTOR OF DATA SCIENCE TO HAVE…. Enhanced DV Clearance Strong hands-on Data Science experience in a range of solutions and techniques. Strong commercial experience/ past experience in a senior management role or similar. Comfortable leading teams, working across multiple different projects and developing strategies to align with company goals. Understanding/ experience with budget and resource allocation and reporting. Strong communicator and problem solver. TO BE CONSIDERED…. Please either apply by clicking online or emailing me directly to For further information please call me on . I can make myself available outside of normal working hours to suit from 7am until 10pm. If unavailable, please leave a message and either myself or one of my colleagues will respond. By applying for this role, you give express consent for us to process & submit (subject to required skills) your application to our client in conjunction with this vacancy only. Also feel free to connect with me on LinkedIn, just search Laura Jackson. I look forward to hearing from you. DIRECTOR OF DATA SCIENCE KEY SKILLS: DATA SCIENCE/ DIRECTOR/ AI/ ML/ SENIOR MANAGER/ PRINCIPAL DATA SCIENTIST/ DV CLEARED / DV CLEARANCE / DEFENCE/ NATIONAL SECURITY/ DEVELOPPED VETTING / DEVELOPED VETTED / DEEP VETTING / DEEP VETTED / SC CLEARED / SC CLEARANCE / SECURITY CLEARED / SECURITY CLEARANCE

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