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Senior Data Scientist

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🔍 Senior Consultant – Data Science & AI - Northwest


💰 £60,000 – £80,000 base

📍 Hybrid – client-facing (multiple days per week on-site)

🔒 SC Cleared or SC Clearable – Essential


About the role


We’re hiring a Senior Consultant in Data Science & AI to partner with a Principal Consultant on live client projects.


You’ll be hands-on from day one — applying your data science expertise to design, build and deploy intelligent solutions that move from PoC through MVP into Alpha/Beta.


This is a client-facing role: you’ll spend several days each week on-site, collaborating directly with customers to understand business challenges and craft data-driven answers.


Given the sensitivity of many engagements, you must be SC Cleared or immediately SC Clearable.


What you’ll do


  • Deliver hands-on Data Science and Machine Learning solutions in real-world settings.
  • Build, train and validate models that underpin Proofs of Concept and MVPs.
  • Contribute to the full lifecycle — PoC → MVP → Alpha → Beta → Production.
  • Work closely with clients on-site, translating data insights into practical recommendations.
  • Support design workshops, testing, and solution documentation.
  • Share knowledge and collaborate with the Principal Consultant to develop best practice.


What we’re looking for

  • Strong foundation in Data Science, Machine Learning and AI engineering.
  • Proficiency with Python and modern data/AI frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch, scikit-learn, etc.).
  • Comfortable working on-site with clients multiple times per week — building relationships and credibility.
  • Consulting mindset: analytical, inquisitive, adaptable, and outcome-focused.
  • Passion for turning data science theory into real, measurable business value.
  • Must be SC Cleared or SC Clearable – this is a firm requirement.


Why join

You’ll be part of a two-person Data Science & AI delivery squad doing meaningful, applied work — not theoretical R&D. Expect exposure to senior stakeholders, the chance to experiment with new AI techniques, and the satisfaction of seeing your models deliver tangible results.

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