Principal Data Science and Machine Learning Researcher

Searchability; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology organisation in Greater London seeks a Principal Data Science & Machine Learning Researcher for a senior technical leadership role. You will influence multiple R&D programmes, mentoring others and guiding strategic research direction. Extensive experience in data science and machine learning R&D, along with stakeholder engagement, is essential. The role offers a salary of up to £80k DoE with a hybrid working model dependent on project needs. Active SC clearance is required.

Benefits

Tiered clearance bonus

Leadership role

Opportunity to shape strategy

Work on high-impact problems

Hybrid/flexible working

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.
• Strategic mindset with the ability to guide research direction.
• Active SC clearance and eDV eligibility.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Data science and machine learning R&D

Leading complex technical projects

Stakeholder and customer engagement

Strategic mindset

Active SC clearance

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.

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