Junior Data Scientist (SC Cleared)

Sanderson Government & Defence; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working (2 days in London)

Job summary

Sanderson Government & Defence in London is seeking a Junior Data Scientist with active SC clearance for a 6-month contract. The role is hybrid, with 2 days per week in the London office, and an immediate start.

You will work with Python, SQL and data analysis tools to deliver insights, build predictive models and create dashboards for stakeholders, while collaborating with senior colleagues on a range of government projects.

Qualifications

• Active SC Clearance
• SC clearance used within last 12 months
• SC clearance must have minimum 3 years remaining
• Experience with Python, SQL and data analysis tools
• Understanding of statistics, data modelling and ML principles
• Ability to communicate technical findings to non-technical stakeholders
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Responsibilities

• Support development of data science and analytical solutions
• Analyse large datasets to identify trends and insights
• Assist in building predictive models and ML solutions
• Create reports, dashboards and visualisations for stakeholders
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to solve business problems
• Contribute to data quality, governance and best practices

Skills

Python

SQL

Data analysis tools

Communication

Analytical thinking

Tools

AWS

Azure

GCP

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

Junior Data Scientist (SC Cleared)
£430 per day | Inside IR35 | 6 Months | London (2 Days per Week) | Start ASAP

We are seeking a Junior Data Scientist to join a high-profile public sector programme, helping to deliver data-driven insights that support critical government services and decision-making.

This is an excellent opportunity for a data professional looking to further develop their career within a collaborative, mission-focused environment. You will work alongside experienced data scientists, analysts and engineers to support the delivery of innovative analytical solutions across a range of complex challenges.

Essential Requirements:

• Active SC Clearance
• SC clearance must have been used within the last 12 months
• SC clearance must have a minimum of 3 years remaining before expiry
• Experience working with Python, SQL and data analysis tools
• Understanding of statistical analysis, data modelling and machine learning principles
• Ability to communicate technical findings to non-technical stakeholders
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Desirable Experience:

• Government, public sector or defence experience
• Exposure to cloud-based data platforms such as AWS, Azure or GCP
• Experience with data visualisation tools such as Power BI or Tableau
• Knowledge of AI and machine learning techniques

Responsibilities:

• Support the development of data science and analytical solutions
• Analyse large and complex datasets to identify trends and insights
• Assist in building predictive models and machine learning solutions
• Create reports, dashboards and visualisations for stakeholders
• Work closely with multidisciplinary teams to solve business problems
• Contribute to data quality, governance and best practice activities

What's on Offer:

• £430 per day Inside IR35
• Initial 6-month contract
• Hybrid working with 2 days per week in a London office
• Opportunity to work on meaningful government projects
• Immediate start available

Junior Data Scientist | SC Cleared | £430 per day | Inside IR35 | London Hybrid | 6 Months

Reasonable Adjustments:

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