Data Scientist

Searchability NS&D; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Clearance bonus

Job summary

Searchability NS&D seeks a Data Scientist / AI Engineer for a permanent on-site role in Cheltenham. Must hold active enhanced DV clearance. Roles span junior to lead levels with salaries from £45,000 to £95,000 DoE plus a 15% clearance bonus.

You will work on ML, GenAI, NLP and customer engagement for public and private sector projects. Applicants should be able to design, communicate, and deliver robust AI/DS solutions, lead agile teams, and engage with clients to define value and outcomes.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in ML/GenAI/NLP for enterprise data solutions.
• Ability to communicate complex concepts to stakeholders.
• Experience securing work through RFI/RFPs and client bids.

Responsibilities

• Design and scale AI/DS solutions for clients.
• Lead delivery teams and coordinate with engineering and consultancy units.
• Publish whitepapers and present at conferences where appropriate.

Skills

GenAI

NLP

Machine Learning

Data Science

Cloud Platforms

Docker

Kubernetes

Solution Architecture

RFI/RFPs

Tools

Databricks

AzureML

Terraform

Docker

Kubernetes

CI/CD

Job description

New Permanent Opportunity for an Enhanced DV Cleared Data Scientist / AI Engineer in Cheltenham.

• Must have active enhanced DV (West) Clearance
• Junior to Lead levels available
• £45k to £95k DoE plus 15% clearance bonus
• Must be willing to be full-time on-site in Cheltenham
• Skills required in machine learning, GenAI, NLP, Customer Engagement/Consultancy

Who are we?

We are recruiting Junior, Senior and Lead Data Scientists with AI specialism and enhanced DV Clearance for a prestigious client to work on a portfolio of public and private sector projects. Our client is a global leader in technology, consulting, and engineering services at the forefront of innovation to evolve the world of digital, cloud, and platforms. You’ll experience excellent career progression opportunities to develop your skillset and personal profile in an inclusive culture.

What will the Data Scientist be doing?

Our client is seeking individuals with strong technical expertise in machine learning, GenAI, computer vision, and data science, alongside solid skills in solution architecture and software engineering to design and scale impactful solutions. This role involves working closely with clients to identify challenges, define solutions, communicate their value clearly, and lead teams to successful delivery. There are also opportunities to publish whitepapers and represent the organisation at conferences, all within an inclusive and diverse working environment.

Key Skills and Requirements

• Proficient in AI techniques including machine learning, GenAI, NLP, deep learning, graph analytics, and time series analysis.
• Strong communicator with the ability to simplify complex concepts, manage stakeholders, and motivate/lead Agile teams to deliver robust outcomes.
• Experienced in securing work through RFI/RFPs, bids, and presentations across public and private sectors.
• Skilled in data science platforms (e.g. Databricks, AzureML) and cloud services (AWS, Azure, GCP), with knowledge of tools like Terraform.
• Experienced in deploying solutions using Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD tools.