Lead Data Scientist

Lead Data Scientist

7 Month initial contract

Location: London

Hybrid remote - 3 days in office ideally

Day Rate: £650pd - £750pd DOE (Inside IR35/Umbrella)

Immediately Available

On offer is a fantastic opportunity for a Lead Data Scientist to work within the Public Sector for our Central Government client.

The ideal candidate will have had eperience of workin in the Public Sector.

IN THIS ROLE YOU WILL BE:

• Supporting the delivery of the 10-year intent and strategy for your team in the adoption of AI across the Public Sector
  
  
• Document best practice through the intricate realms of Natural Language Processing and Understanding (NLP/NLU), machine learning, and experimental design.
  
  
• Identify efficient and effective ways to use advanced analytics, data science and automation to tackle business and organisational challenges.
  
  
• Steer technical teams in data-driven projects in tandem with delivery and product managers, delineating project scopes and using your time efficiently. Ensure that projects not only provide technical solutions but also deliver business value.
  
  
• Act as a digital ambassador across government, sponsoring AI/ML adoption, best practices, and collaboration and help upskill others in wider Government in AI adoption
  
  SKILLS REQUIRED:
  
  
• Experience in data science, and machine learning
  
  
• Understanding of AI algorithms and their use cases
  
  
• Understanding of the data processing pipeline
  
  
• Knowledge of retrieval augmented generation, and fine-tuning
  
  
• Understanding of data pipelines and their unique versioning requirements.
  
  
• Deep knowledge of evaluation metrics and test metrics
  
  
• Deep knowledge of LLMs, GenAI, and Foundation Models in general
  
  
• Understanding of the short and medium term developments in AI/ML.
  
  
• Understanding of LLM vulnerabilities, safeguards, guardrails, and security.
  
  
• Experience with profiling and performance optimisation of AI/ML systems.
  
  Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles.
  
  The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position.
  
  The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates