Principal Data Science and Machine Learning Researcher

Searchability NS&D; England; Hybrid; GBP 68,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialized technology organization in the UK is seeking a Principal Data Science & Machine Learning Researcher to lead multiple research initiatives. This senior role involves acting as a technical leader, guiding strategy, and mentoring team members. The ideal candidate possesses extensive experience in data science and machine learning, with a strong focus on stakeholder engagement. Offering hybrid working, this organization expects an active security clearance and is looking for an individual who can influence R&D direction.

Benefits

Tiered clearance bonus

Leadership role in R&D

Opportunity to shape research strategy

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in data science and machine learning R&D.
• Proven ability to lead complex technical projects or portfolios.
• Strong stakeholder and customer engagement experience.
• Active SC clearance and eDV eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Act as a technical and strategic leader across multiple initiatives.
• Guide project selection and direction.
• Provide leadership across the team.
• Mentor others and help shape the long-term research roadmap.

Skills

Data Science

Machine Learning

R&D Leadership

Customer Engagement

Strategic Mindset

Algorithms

Job description

• Up to £80k DoE plus package
• London location – circa 3 days on site
• Active SC and eDV eligibility required
• Senior technical leadership role with strategic influence across multiple R&D programmes

About the client

Our client is a highly specialised technology organisation operating in a secure, mission‑focused environment within the National Security sector. They operate a small, well‑funded research group embedded in a rapidly expanding area of the business, with a strong focus on innovation and customer‑driven R&D. As part of continued growth, they are seeking an experienced Principal Data Science & Machine Learning Researcher to provide leadership and strategic direction.

Benefits

• Tiered clearance bonus
• Leadership role in a growing, well‑funded R&D function
• Opportunity to shape strategy and future research direction
• Work on high‑impact, technically challenging problems
• Hybrid / flexible working dependent on project needs

Principal Data Science and Machine Learning Researcher role

In this role, you will act as a technical and strategic leader across multiple data science and machine learning research initiatives. You will act as a first point of contact for external stakeholders, guide project selection and direction, and provide leadership across the team. Alongside hands‑on technical input where required, you will mentor others and help shape the long‑term research roadmap.

Principal Data Science and Machine Learning Researcher essential skills

• Extensive experience in data science and machine learning R&D
• Proven ability to lead complex technical projects or portfolios
• Strong stakeholder and customer engagement experience
• Strategic mindset with the ability to guide research direction
• Active SC clearance and eDV eligibility

To be considered

Please either apply through this advert or email me directly via henry.clay‑[e-mail]. For further information, please call me on 07719 065951. By applying for this role, you give express consent for us to process and submit (subject to required skills) your application to our client in conjunction with this vacancy only.

Key skills

Principal Data Scientist, Machine Learning, Research and Development, R&D Leadership, Strategy, Customer Engagement, Algorithms, Secure Environments