Data Scientist (Public sector)

IBM; Manchester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training opportunities

Promotion opportunities

Flexible work arrangements

25 days holiday

Employee Assistance Program

Pension plan contribution

Job summary

A global technology firm is seeking a Data Scientist to lead the AI Analytics & Data Science team in Manchester, UK. This role involves developing predictive models and collaborating with cross-functional teams to optimise business processes and drive data-driven decisions. Key qualifications include experience with Generative AI, strong Python and SQL skills, and knowledge of cloud platforms. Candidates must also have a bachelor's degree and the right to work in the UK, as visa sponsorship is not available.

Qualifications

• Must have experience with Generative AI models.
• Knowledge of cloud services like AWS and/or Azure is essential.
• Experience in public sector is preferred.
• Proven records in driving data decisions are required.
• Ability to handle large datasets exceeding 5 million rows.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of data models for business optimisation.
• Work with teams to integrate insights into strategies.
• Utilise advanced analytics tools to derive insights.
• Stay updated on data science trends.

Skills

Generative AI

Communication

Analytical skills

Leadership

Python

SQL

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

PowerBI

Python

Databricks

Adobe Analytics

IBM CPLEX

Gurobi

R

SPSS

SAS

Job description

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Introduction

At IBM CIC, we deliver deep technical and industry expertise to a wide range of public and private sector clients in the UK. A career in IBM CIC means you’ll have the opportunity to work with visionaries across multiple industries to improve the hybrid cloud and AI journey for the most innovative and valuable companies in the world. Your ability to accelerate impact and make meaningful change for your clients is enabled by our strategic partner ecosystem and our robust technology platforms across the IBM portfolio. Curiosity and a constant quest for knowledge serve as the foundation to success here. You’ll be encouraged to challenge the norm, investigate ideas outside of your role, and come up with creative solutions which impact a wide network of clients, who may be at their site or one of our CIC or IBM locations. Our culture of evolution centres on long‑term career growth and development opportunities in an environment that embraces your unique skills and experience.

We Offer

• Many training opportunities from classroom to e‑learning, mentoring and coaching programs and the chance to gain industry recognized certifications
• Regular and frequent promotion opportunities to ensure you can drive and develop your career with us
• Feedback and checkpoints throughout the year
• Diversity & Inclusion as an essential and authentic component of our culture through our policies and processes as well as our Employee Champion teams and support networks
• A culture where your ideas for growth and innovation are always welcome
• Internal recognition programs for peer‑to‑peer appreciation as well as from manager to employees
• Tools and policies to support your work‑life balance from flexible working approaches, sabbatical programs, paid paternity leave, maternity leave and an innovative maternity returners scheme
• More traditional benefits, such as 25 days holiday (in addition to public holidays), online shopping discounts, an Employee Assistance Program, a group personal pension plan of an additional 5% of your base salary paid by us monthly to save for your future.

Your Role And Responsibilities

Embark on an exciting career path as a Senior Data Scientist and lead the way in leveraging deep data and analytics expertise to address business challenges. In this role, you’ll be responsible for driving data‑driven decision‑making, optimising business processes, and fostering a culture of innovation.

Join our AI Analytics & Data Science team and make a significant impact on data‑driven decision‑making and business optimisation.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of predictive models and data‑driven solutions for business optimisation.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to integrate data‑driven insights into business strategies.
• Utilise optimisation tools (IBM CPLEX, Gurobi) and statistical analysis packages (SPSS, SAS, R, Python) to derive actionable insights.
• Stay up to date with emerging data science trends and technologies.

Preferred Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Required Technical And Professional Expertise

• Experience of working with Generative AI models
• Knowledge of cloud services – ideally AWS and/or Azure
• Strong communication skills and ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Ideally have experience working in public sector
• Extensive experience with PowerBI, Python, SQL, Databricks
• Experience working with data in a product‑based team
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Ability to lead cross‑functional teams and manage stakeholder expectations
• Proven track record in driving data‑driven decision‑making and business optimisation
• Web‑based Analytics Tools – Adobe Analytics
• Exposure to Data Lake functionality and architecture (strong relational database skills would be a good alternative)
• Crunching a large volume of data (>5 million rows) would be the minimum baseline for the skills we are looking for
• SQL

Preferred Technical And Professional Experience

• Experience with machine learning frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch, scikit‑learn)
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud)
• Knowledge of big data technologies (Hadoop, Spark)
• Background in supply chain management, pricing, risk assessment, or fraud detection
• Publication record in peer‑reviewed journals or reputable industry publications

As an equal opportunities’ employer, we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds. However, to be eligible for this role, you must have the valid right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we do not offer visa sponsorship and have no future plans to do so. You must be a resident in the UK and have been living continuously in the UK for the last 5 years. You must be able to hold or gain a UK government security clearance.

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Location: Manchester, England, United Kingdom