Data Scientist

Data Scientist
£Up to £60,000 GBP
Hybrid WORKING
Location: London, Central London, Greater London – United Kingdom Type: Permanent

Join a highly regarded digital, data, and technology consultancy recognised for delivering advanced analytics, AI, and data-driven solutions within secure government, defence, and public sector environments. The client is known for its innovation in applied data science, engineering excellence, and ability to deliver complex, high-impact solutions in highly regulated settings.

This Data Scientist Specialist role requires candidates who already hold active SC clearance.

The client has built a strong reputation as a place where technical specialists thrive, combining cutting-edge research with real-world delivery. With consistent recognition for inclusion, diversity, and people-first values, the client fosters a collaborative culture where continuous learning, experimentation, and professional growth are actively encouraged.

As a Data Scientist Specialist, you will join a specialist team operating at the forefront of machine learning, GenAI, and MLOps. The Data Scientist Specialist role offers the opportunity to design, build, and deploy advanced AI solutions that directly support critical decision-making in secure, mission-led environments.

The Role – Data Scientist Specialist
The Data Scientist Specialist position is a hands-on, delivery-focused role within a multidisciplinary team of data scientists, data engineers, and MLOps specialists. As a Data Scientist Specialist, you will take technical ownership of machine learning and GenAI solutions, contributing to both solution design and practical implementation.

The Data Scientist Specialist will act as a technical authority within project teams, leading day-to-day delivery, guiding junior team members, and ensuring high-quality outcomes. This role is well suited to experienced Data Scientist Specialists who enjoy working close to emerging technology while delivering production-ready solutions.

This Data Scientist Specialist role is based in Bristol, with flexibility required to support client delivery.

What You\’ll Be Doing as a Data Scientist Specialist
As a Data Scientist Specialist, you will:

• Work at the forefront of GenAI, machine learning, and advanced analytics
• Design, build, and deploy LLMs and ML models in cloud and high-performance computing environments
• Lead day-to-day technical delivery on projects, supporting and guiding small teams
• Act as the go-to expert for machine learning, MLOps, and large language models
• Contribute to solution architecture, delivery standards, and technical best practice
• Engage actively in continuous improvement, innovation, and knowledge sharing
• Support the performance management and development of junior team members

Key Responsibilities

• Design and deploy secure, scalable ML and GenAI solutions
• Apply robust software engineering practices to data science delivery
• Build reproducible ML pipelines using modern MLOps practices
• Ensure solutions align with data governance and security best practices
• Collaborate with stakeholders to translate complex requirements into working solutions
• Support operational readiness of deployed models and platforms
• Contribute to technical leadership across data science delivery

Key Requirements
The successful Data Scientist Specialist will bring strong technical capability combined with consultancy-grade communication and delivery skills.

You will have:

• Proven experience as a Data Scientist Specialist, Data Scientist, or similar role
• Active SC clearance held at the point of application
• Strong programming skills in Python
• Understanding of one or more of the following:
  • Agentic AI systems and architectures
  • Graph RAG or Traditional RAG
  • Vision Language Models or Computer Vision
  • Audio or signal processing
• Experience with Docker, Linux/Unix CLI, Git, and testing frameworks
• Experience with a major cloud platform such as AWS or Azure
• Knowledge of data governance, security, and secure-by-design principles

Desirable Experience

• Familiarity with GPUs in cloud environments
• Experience monitoring ML models and data pipelines in production
• Experience building and consuming APIs
• Experience with modern CI/CD pipelines
• Knowledge of DevOps and data engineering best practice

Consultancy & Communication Skills
As a Data Scientist Specialist, you will also be expected to:

• Communicate complex technical concepts clearly to non-technical audiences
• Produce clear, structured technical documentation and guidance
• Deliver effective presentations to technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Demonstrate structured problem solving and critical thinking
• Work collaboratively with internal teams, partners, and clients
• Build trusted relationships that enable effective delivery

Why Join

• Work as a Data Scientist Specialist on cutting-edge AI and GenAI programmes
• Deliver high-impact solutions within secure government and defence environments
• Join a consultancy recognised for innovation, inclusion, and technical excellence
• Develop your career in a collaborative, learning-focused culture
• Shape the future of applied data science alongside experienced specialists

Reference: AON/AMC/AcDataScientist

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