Be at the heart of actionFly remote-controlled drones into enemy territory to gather vital information.

Apply Now

Data Scientist

more. As
Cheltenham
3 weeks ago
Create job alert
Overview

GL50 Cheltenham £60000 - £75000 per year Self-Employed Recruiter

Job Type: Full time Permanent

Data Scientist

Cheltenham or London (50%+ WFH; the rest is spent in your closest office or visiting clients). Will gain a security clearance (must be eligible).

Role Summary

My client are a fast-growing SME supplying data and cyber security services to public and private sectors. They are looking to hire a Data Scientist to join the team and support on a range of projects for various clients and sectors. This role involves working on important government projects, so you will gain a security clearance (must be eligible).

Responsibilities
  • Apply data science methods on projects across government and private sectors
  • Act as a go-to figure for junior staff in Data Science
  • Engage in client-facing advisory or consultancy work
  • Work with technologies such as Python (and other coding languages), cloud infrastructure, CI/CD, and database technologies (SQL or NoSQL)
  • Contribute to project delivery and client solutions
Requirements
  • Experience in Data Science in a professional environment with junior mentorship responsibilities
  • Confident speaker with client-facing or consultancy experience
  • Strong proficiency in Python, cloud infrastructure, CI/CD, and database technologies (SQL/NoSQL)
Company & Contact

A self-employed recruiter working with SMEs in Technology, Cyber and Consulting. For contact or questions, please reach out via CV submission or WhatsApp. Phone contact: .

Additional Data Scientist Opportunities (Cheltenham)

Data Scientist – DV Clearance opportunities with other clients. Details below are standalone roles and are not a single job posting:

  • New Permanent Opportunity for a DV Cleared Data Scientist in Cheltenham for a national security consultancy
  • Active DV Clearance required; up to £85k DoE plus bonuses and benefits
  • 3 days on site per week in Cheltenham; skills in ML, AWS/Azure, Python, NLP, AI
What Will the Data Scientist Be Doing?

Apply creative data science and ML techniques; innovate and research solutions; stay current with ML and data technology; engage in full data science lifecycle; document technically; deliver high-quality project components; provide practical client solutions; assist in proposals; deepen understanding of defence/security AI and data transformation opportunities.

Key Skills and Requirements
  • Active DV Clearance
  • Experience applying data science or ML in Defence/Security, public sector, or academia
  • Proficiency with ML architectures and models
  • Strong problem-solving and communication skills
  • Cloud-based DS/ML services (AWS, Azure, GCP)
  • Python data libraries; experience with TensorFlow or PyTorch
  • Knowledge of NLP, CV, ethical AI considerations
  • Experience with workflow/pipelining tools (Kubeflow, MLFlow, Argo)
How to Apply

Ready to take your career to the next level? Apply online or email. For more information, call or WhatsApp a recruiter. Available outside standard hours (7am–10pm). By applying you consent to processing and submission of your application to our client for this vacancy only.

KEY SKILLS: Data Scientist / Data Science / AWS / Azure / Machine Learning / NLP / AI / PyTorch / TensorFlow / Python / Cheltenham / Security Cleared / DV / Enhanced Clearance


#J-18808-Ljbffr

Related Jobs

View all jobs

Data Scientist

Data Scientist

Data Scientist

Data Scientist

Data Scientist

Data Scientist

Subscribe to Future Tech Insights for the latest jobs & insights, direct to your inbox.

By subscribing, you agree to our privacy policy and terms of service.

Industry Insights

Discover insightful articles, industry insights, expert tips, and curated resources.

Machine Learning Recruitment Trends 2025 (UK): What Job Seekers Need To Know About Today’s Hiring Process

Summary: UK machine learning hiring has shifted from title‑led CV screens to capability‑driven assessments that emphasise shipped ML/LLM features, robust evaluation, observability, safety/governance, cost control and measurable business impact. This guide explains what’s changed, what to expect in interviews & how to prepare—especially for ML engineers, applied scientists, LLM application engineers, ML platform/MLOps engineers and AI product managers. Who this is for: ML engineers, applied ML/LLM engineers, LLM/retrieval engineers, ML platform/MLOps/SRE, data scientists transitioning to production ML, AI product managers & tech‑lead candidates targeting roles in the UK.

Why Machine Learning Careers in the UK Are Becoming More Multidisciplinary

Machine learning (ML) has moved from research labs into mainstream UK businesses. From healthcare diagnostics to fraud detection, autonomous vehicles to recommendation engines, ML underpins critical services and consumer experiences. But the skillset required of today’s machine learning professionals is no longer purely technical. Employers increasingly seek multidisciplinary expertise: not only coding, algorithms & statistics, but also knowledge of law, ethics, psychology, linguistics & design. This article explores why UK machine learning careers are becoming more multidisciplinary, how these fields intersect with ML roles, and what both job-seekers & employers need to understand to succeed in a rapidly changing landscape.

Machine Learning Team Structures Explained: Who Does What in a Modern Machine Learning Department

Machine learning is now central to many advanced data-driven products and services across the UK. Whether you work in finance, healthcare, retail, autonomous vehicles, recommendation systems, robotics, or consumer applications, there’s a need for dedicated machine learning teams that can deliver models into production, maintain them, keep them secure, efficient, fair, and aligned with business objectives. If you’re hiring for or applying to ML roles via MachineLearningJobs.co.uk, this article will help you understand what roles are typically present in a mature machine learning department, how they collaborate through project lifecycles, what skills and qualifications UK employers look for, what the career paths and salaries are, current trends and challenges, and how to build an effective ML team.