Principal Data Science and Machine Learning Researcher

Searchability; England; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology organization in the United Kingdom is looking for a Principal Data Science & Machine Learning Researcher to lead strategic R&D initiatives. This role involves mentoring, guiding project direction, and engaging with stakeholders. The ideal candidate must have extensive experience in data science and a proven ability to lead complex projects. Active Security Clearance and eDV eligibility are essential. This position offers a competitive salary plus benefits including a tiered clearance bonus and flexible working options.

Benefits

Tiered clearance bonus

Opportunities for strategic influence

Hybrid/flexible working options

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Data science and machine learning R&D

Leadership of complex technical projects

Stakeholder engagement

Strategic mindset

Experience in secure environments

Job description

• Up to £80k DoE plus package
• Gloucester 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.

THE 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

THE 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 [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