Data Scientist

Datasource Recruitment; Manchester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Principal Data Scientist to join their team in Manchester. This role is crucial for driving innovation in data solutions within the Defence and National Security sectors. The ideal candidate will possess strong machine learning expertise and a proven ability to engage with clients effectively. You'll have the opportunity to work on diverse projects, solve complex problems, and lead teams to deliver exceptional value. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, this company offers a dynamic environment where your contributions will make a significant impact.

Benefits

25 days holiday per year

Flexible pension arrangement

Life assurance of six times salary

Qualifications

• Experience in customer-facing roles within Defence or Government.
• Ability to lead teams and manage client engagements effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead client-facing engagements and deliver innovative solutions.
• Gather and analyze client requirements from concept to delivery.

Skills

Machine Learning

Python

Data Science

Stakeholder Engagement

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree in a related field

Tools

Jupyter

Cloud Technologies

Computer Vision

Natural Language Processing

Job description

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Data Scientist – Manchester, Bristol, London or Cheltenham – Permanent – £45,000 - £95,000 per annum (different levels available) – DV Clearance

Our client is incredibly passionate about providing data solutions to their clients within Defence and National Security and their enthusiasm has led to winning a number of key pieces of work that they are excited to deliver!

They are looking for a number of specialists Machine Learning experience to work closely with their clients to drive innovation and solve problems.

This role would suit someone who has worked in a customer facing/consultancy role within Defence and/or Government. At the more senior levels, you must be comfortable leading client engagements, managing teams and account management as required.

Minimum of 1-2 days per week on site, but consultants must be happy traveling up to 4 days per week to customer sites if required.

The Key Responsibilities of a Principal Data Scientist:

• Work on client facing engagements, and at more senior levels lead the engagements and be the face of the project/programme
• Gather client requirements and work together to ensure that their requirements are met from concept through to delivery
• Create innovative solutions based on research of new and existing technologies
• Solve complex problems by applying data science and machine learning techniques
• Apply data science and machine learning techniques creatively to solve complex problems
• Work with the customer’s data scientists to train, advise and deliver the solution
• Give input to bids and proposals as required
• If applicable, lead and manage technical teams and ensure their performance
• Identify business development opportunities and areas for growth
• Join our client’s data science community and work with colleagues in other sectors to come up with brilliant and innovative solutions

Below is a list of Key Skills required for the Principal Data Scientist role, however you will not be expected to have everything:

• Knowledge of Defence or National Security customers and their needs
• Machine learning experience and ability to work with unstructured data
• Experience applying data science and/or machine learning to customer problems
• At the more senior levels, experience leading teams of data consultants and being accountable for their performance
• Delivery focused – this role is all about delivering value to the client
• Excellent stakeholder engagement skills, ideally within a consulting role
• Python experience is essential
• Other technologies such as Cloud, Jupyter, Computer Vision, Natural Language Processing applications will all be looked on favourably
• Ability to convey complex and highly technical issues to less technical audiences
• Holidays, starting at 25 days a year
• A flexible contributory pension arrangement with matching contributions
• Life assurance of six times your core salary (up to a maximum of six times the Earnings Cap, in force at date of death)

Our client is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcomes applications from all backgrounds.

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You will be required to hold a minimum of DV clearance. If you do not hold an active DV clearance, please familiarise yourself with the vetting process before applying.

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Consulting

• Industries

  Defense and Space Manufacturing and Business Consulting and Services

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