Senior Data Scientist

Senior Data Scientist (Permanent)
Location: London – 8 days per month onsite , could also work from other sites such as Lytham St Annes, Durham or Glasgow.
Salary: Up to £60,000 plus benefits such as Civil Service Pension (28% contribution) + Bonus 5-10%

Applicants must be eligible to gain SC clearance – Last 5 continuous years UK residency, clear criminal and financial record checks essential.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this opening.

Our client, a prestigious civil service organisation, is seeking a talented Senior Data Scientist to join their dynamic team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone looking to work independently on a variety of ongoing and new data science projects, including pricing analytics, predictive modelling, segmentation, topic modelling, and insight automation.

Key Benefits:

• Competitive salary up to £60,000
• Generous Civil Service Pension (28% contribution)
• Performance-based bonus (5-10%)
• Opportunity to work on diverse and impactful projects
• Collaborative and supportive work environment

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the development and maintenance of automated reporting pipelines
• Develop and maintain predictive models and pricing analytics solutions
• Create and enhance product segmentation models
• Manage complex data projects and automated data pipelines
• Conduct data discovery projects and onboard new data sources
• Ensure high-quality data science outputs for stakeholders

Essential Experience:

• Extensive experience in applying supervised and unsupervised ML algorithms
• Proven track record in building and deploying predictive models
• Strong communication skills and ability to present data insights effectively
• Experience in supporting analysts and setting best practices

Essential Qualifications:

• Degree in a numerate and/or statistical subject

Essential Skills:

• Expert-level knowledge in R or Python
• Proficiency in creating web applications and data visualisation

If you are passionate about data science and looking to make a significant impact within a leading organisation, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join a team that values innovation, collaboration, and professional growth.

For more information and to apply, please contact us at DataCareers.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Information Technology
• Government Administration

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