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Senior AI Data Scientist

UK Regulators' Network
City of London
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Senior AI Data Scientist

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Ofgem – the energy regulator for Great Britain. We are at the forefront of change across the energy sector, driving toward Net Zero while protecting energy consumers – especially vulnerable people.


Effective use of data and artificial intelligence (AI) is at the centre of our work to bring about a Net Zero energy supply. As a Senior AI Data Scientist, you will work in our dynamic Data & AI team, accelerating data‑driven decision making, digital transformation, and enabling AI and self‑service analytics across Ofgem.


Job Description

In this role, working closely with the Head of Data Science & AI, you’ll apply data science approaches and AI models across a wide range of energy market data and processes, embed and launch Data Science & AI models to help inform strategic decisions, assess software architecture and prepare strategic datasets, collaborate in the creation of best practice, and provide expertise to other departments and external stakeholders.


You must bring mathematical, statistical and analytical/research skills and expertise in developing data science, machine learning, analytics or statistical data products that include a core data science language. Highly developed communication and presentation skills, a methodical approach, and a keen focus on quality are essential.


Key Responsibilities

  • Understand strategic business initiatives and analytical questions to answer.
  • Design, develop, test, and deploy data science workflows using Microsoft Azure ML Studio with a Python data science stack.
  • Ensure high-quality delivery of accurate data science models, and review that proposed solutions meet security, compliance, and governance requirements.
  • Monitor model performance, identify drift and implement model retraining when appropriate.
  • Use data visualisation and storytelling techniques to share analytic conclusions and their strategic impact.
  • Collaborate closely with other teams to manage interdependencies, risks and resourcing to support portfolio delivery.
  • Develop AI/ML proof‑of‑concepts and assist the business with evaluations to measure success and estimate value proposition.

Location

Cardiff, Glasgow, London


Contract Type

Full‑time, Permanent


Working Pattern

Flexible working, Hybrid


Closing Date

17/11/2025


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