Data Scientist

Searchability; England; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy in the UK is looking for a Data Scientist with enhanced DV clearance to work on mission-critical government projects. The successful candidate will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to develop machine learning models and clean complex datasets. The role is based in Cheltenham, offering a competitive daily rate and requiring 3-4 days on-site work per week. Bring your Python skills and drive data-driven decisions in a secure environment.

Qualifications

• Current enhanced DV clearance is mandatory.
• Proven experience in a data science or machine learning role.

Responsibilities

• Perform data wrangling, cleaning, transformation, and preparation of large datasets.
• Develop and deploy machine learning models to solve operational problems.
• Write clean, maintainable Python code for data analysis.
• Collaborate with team members to integrate models into production.
• Present findings to stakeholders.
• Contribute to the improvement of analytical tooling.

Skills

Data wrangling

Machine learning

Python

Data pipelines

Communication skills

Tools

Pandas

NumPy

Scikit-learn

Job description

• Active eDV (West) Required
• Up to £850 p/d Inside IR35
• 6-12 month engagement
• Urgent requirement - ASAP start
• 3-4 days on site per week in Cheltenham

The Role

As a Data Scientist, you’ll work within a multidisciplinary team to extract insight from complex, high-volume datasets. You’ll design and implement advanced analytical and machine learning models, develop robust data pipelines, and deliver actionable intelligence to inform decision-making at the highest levels.

This role offers the opportunity to apply your technical skills to highly operational challenges in a fast-paced, secure setting. You’ll work closely with engineers, analysts, and mission specialists to ensure data-driven outcomes that make a tangible difference.

Key Responsibilities

• Performdata wrangling, cleaning, transformation, and preparation of large, complex datasets
• Develop and deploymachine learning models to solve real-world operational problems
• Writeclean, maintainable Python codefor data analysis, automation, and modelling
• Collaborate with engineers and analysts to integrate models into production systems
• Present findings and insights to technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Contribute to the ongoing improvement of analytical tooling and processes

Skills & Experience

• Currentenhanced DV clearance(mandatory)
• Proven experience in adata science or machine learningrole

• Strong programming skills inPythonand familiarity with key data libraries (e.g. pandas, NumPy, scikit-learn)
• Experience withdata wrangling, feature engineering, and model optimisation
• Understanding ofdata pipelines, APIs, and production deployment workflows
• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative approach

Why Apply?

• Work onmission-critical UK Government projectswith real-world impact
• Join aleading consultancyknown for innovation and technical excellence
• Long-term engagement with competitive day rate and secure on-site environment