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Senior Data Scientist

Anson Mccade
Cheltenham
3 days ago
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Senior Data Scientist
££60,000 - £110,000 GBP

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    Location: London;Cheltenham;Bournemouth, Central London, Greater London - United Kingdom Type: Permanent

    Senior Data Scientist (SC Cleared)

    Location: Cheltenham, London, Bournemouth - Consultative travel required

    Clearance: Must be a sole British National, elligable or holding SC or DV

    Salary: £60,000 - £110,000 (Depandant on grade)

    A leading digital consultancy is looking for a Senior Data Scientist to lead and deliver cutting-edge AI/ML solutions for clients across UK defence and public sector. This is a hands-on, strategic position for someone who thrives at the intersection of data science, client delivery, and software product design.

    What You'll Be Doing Lead technical project delivery and shape data science strategy across multiple client engagements
    Define and implement bespoke machine learning algorithms to solve real-world defence problems
    Guide technical scoping and planning, working closely with stakeholders to ensure feasibility and impact
    Mentor and support other data scientists across project teams
    Contribute to the wider data science community via open-source projects, public speaking, or technical training
    Collaborate with software engineers, product teams, and designers to inform secure, deployable AI solutions
    Key Skills & Experience Required Senior-level experience in data science or a quantitative field
    Proficient programming skills (Python preferred); familiarity with core data science libraries (NumPy, Pandas, Scikit-Learn)
    Experience with deep learning tools (e.g. PyTorch, TensorFlow, or similar)
    Strong mathematical/statistical background
    Familiarity with a wide range of data science methods (e.g. ML, NLP, Bayesian inference, APIs, SQL)
    Experience leading data science teams and managing project timelines
    Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
    SC clearance/Clearable and British citizenship are mandatory
    This is an exciting opportunity to apply data science in a meaningful, mission-focused environment while influencing the future of AI in defence. Apply now to learn more or reach out to Sean Curley at Anson McCade on linkedin!

    Reference: SCU/SDS/20.11

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