Senior Data Scientist (UKTL) in Solihull

At UKTL, you'll be part of a team strengthening the UK's telecoms ecosystem through cutting-edge testing, research, and innovation. As a Senior Data Scientist, you'll play a key role in supporting and collaborating with our Test and Research teams, turning complex data into meaningful insights that influence real-world decisions. This is your opportunity to work at the intersection of telecoms, cybersecurity, and national infrastructure, contributing to work that genuinely matters. Successful Applicants must be able to commute to the UKTL offices in Solihull, Birmingham at least twice a week.

Key Responsibilities

• Dive into telecoms systems, technologies, and infrastructure, exploring how they operate and where improvements can be made.
• Turn complex datasets into clear, actionable insights that shape research and testing priorities.
• Work closely with test and research teams to solve challenges using data-driven approaches.
• Create reports, dashboards, and presentations that communicate insights effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Contribute to system development, operational improvements, and wider strategic initiatives.
• Stay on top of industry trends, cybersecurity developments, and regulatory changes.
• Build analytical tools and outputs that support investigations and decision-making.
• Continuously refine data and insights to ensure they remain accurate, relevant, and valuable.

What You’ll Bring – Technical Skills

• Confidence working with large, complex datasets to uncover patterns and insights.
• Understanding of cybersecurity concepts, including threat actors and TTPs.
• Experience in data preparation – collecting, cleaning, and structuring data from multiple sources.
• Knowledge of machine learning and modelling, with the ability to build predictive or automated solutions.
• Strong data exploration skills, with a curiosity for identifying trends, anomalies, and opportunities.
• Ability to translate technical findings into clear, meaningful insights.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, R or Julia.

How You’ll Work

• Critical thinker and problem solver who enjoys tackling complex challenges.
• Handles sensitive information with integrity and discretion.
• Take ownership of work and show initiative.
• Strong attention to detail, cares about quality.
• Communicates confidently and collaborates well across multidisciplinary teams.
• Organised and able to prioritise effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Builds strong working relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.

Disability Confident

A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. In certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people.

Work-Life Balance

We strive to offer a great work-life balance – if you are looking for full time, part time or flexible options, we will try to make this work where possible. This will be dependent on the kind of role you do and part of the business you work in.

Why This Role Is for You

• Contribute to work that strengthens the UK's telecoms infrastructure and security.
• Collaborate with experts across testing, research, and cyber resilience.
• Be part of a purpose-driven organisation making a real impact.
• Work in a collaborative, forward-thinking environment with opportunities to grow and develop.

Please note: Applications will be reviewed, and interviews conducted throughout the duration of this advert; therefore we may at any time bring the closing date forward. We encourage all interested applicants to apply as soon as practical.