Senior Data Scientist

Xcede Recruitment Solutions; London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in the B2B content and research space is seeking a Senior Data Scientist for a 6-month contract in London. The successful candidate will lead the development of AI/ML solutions using proprietary datasets, collaborate across departments, and present insights to stakeholders. Ideal candidates will have hands-on experience with machine learning and cloud services, particularly Azure.

Qualifications

• Strong track record delivering data science projects in industry or consulting.
• Hands-on experience with ML tools and cloud services (Azure preferred).
• Background in statistics and working with research/survey data.

Responsibilities

• Build and deploy ML models using Python or R in a cloud-based environment.
• Collaborate with Product, Research, and Tech to turn data into MVPs and visual insights.
• Present actionable insights to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Skills

Machine Learning

Data Science

Cloud Services

Data Analysis

Stakeholder Engagement

Tools

Python

R

Azure

Job description

Senior Data Scientist – 6-Month Contract – Hybrid (London Preferred)
Sector Focus: Online Publishing / Market Research | Outside IR35
A data-driven organisation in the B2B content and research space is seeking a Senior Data Scientist for a 6-month contract. You’ll lead the development of advanced analytics and AI/ML solutions, working with proprietary research and survey datasets to deliver high-impact, production-ready models and data products.
Key Responsibilities

• Build and deploy ML models using Python or R in a cloud-based (Azure) environment.
• Collaborate with Product, Research, and Tech to turn data into MVPs and visual insights.
• Design innovative analytics using imperfect or matched datasets.
• Shape data workflows and support the development of scalable data infrastructure.
• Present actionable insights to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

What We’re Looking For

• Strong track record delivering data science projects in industry or consulting.
• Hands-on experience with ML tools and cloud services (Azure preferred).
• Background in statistics and working with research/survey data.
• Clear communicator with strong stakeholder engagement skills.

Preferred sectors: online publishing, market research, or B2B data-focused environments.