Data Scientist

Opus Recruitment Solutions
Swindon, Wiltshire, United Kingdom
2 days ago
£400 – £450 pd

Salary

£400 – £450 pd

Job Type
Contract
Work Location
Hybrid
Seniority
Mid
Education
Degree
Posted
3 Jun 2026 (2 days ago)

Data Scientist | Outside IR35 | 6 Months | £400 - £450 | Hybrid

We’re recruiting for an experienced Data Scientist to join a high-impact public sector project based in Swindon. This is an exciting opportunity to work on data-driven initiatives that support critical services and decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and deploy machine learning and AI models to solve complex business problems

Analyse large datasets to generate actionable insights

Collaborate with stakeholders across technical and non-technical teams

Build and maintain data pipelines and predictive models

Present findings clearly to support strategic decisionsKey Requirements

Proven experience working as a Data Scientist within the public sector

Strong expertise in AI and machine learning techniques

Proficiency in Python/R and relevant data science libraries

Experience with data manipulation, modelling, and visualisation

Strong communication skills and ability to translate data into insightsDesirable

Experience with cloud platforms (e.g. Azure, AWS, GCP)

Knowledge of data governance and compliance in public sector environments

If this is a role that suits your skill set and you are available immediately then please apply for the job advert directly or reach out to me with your CV to (url removed).

Data Scientist | Outside IR35 | 6 Months | £400 - £450 | Hybrid

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