Senior Data Scientist

Senior Data Scientist
££60,000 - £110,000 GBP

• Package
  Hybrid WORKING
  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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