Average Data Scientist salary in the UK

Salary: Up to £75k DOE + Bonuses & BenefitsLocation: Cheltenham (3 days on-site per week)Security Clearance: Active Enhanced DV (West) RequiredKey Skills: Machine Learning, AWS/Azure, Python, NLP, AI Who We Are? We are seeking a highly skilled Data Scientist with enhanced DV clearance to join a globally recognised leader in technology, consulting, and engineering services. Working across high-impact public and private sector projects, this role offers excellent career progression and the opportunity to work at the forefront of innovation in AI, machine learning, and data science. What Will You Be Doing? Applying advanced data science and machine learning techniques to solve complex challengesConducting research and innovation to develop cutting-edge solutionsKeeping up to date with the latest developments in ML and data technologiesEngaging in the full data science lifecycle, from data collection to model deploymentProducing clear and well-documented technical outputsDelivering high-quality, impactful project componentsProviding practical, data-driven solutions to clientsAssisting in proposal development and pitching to stakeholdersDeveloping a deeper understanding of AI and data transformation opportunities within the Defence and Security sector What Are We Looking For? Essential Skills & Experience Active Enhanced DV ClearanceProven experience in applying data science or machine learning within Defence, Security, public sector, or academiaStrong knowledge of machine learning architectures and modelsMethodical approach to problem-solving and analytical thinkingAbility to communicate complex technical concepts to a range of audiencesStrong client relationship management skills Desirable Skills & Experience Experience with cloud-based machine learning services (AWS, Azure, GCP)Proficiency in Python and its libraries for data analysis, statistics, machine learning, and visualisationExpertise in machine learning frameworks such as TensorFlow and PyTorchKnowledge of Natural Language Processing (NLP) and Computer Vision techniquesStrong understanding of probability concepts and the machine learning lifecycleExperience with workflow and pipelining frameworks (e.g., Kubeflow, MLFlow, Argo)Awareness and application of Ethical AI principles This role offers a unique opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects, expand your expertise, and contribute to innovative AI and data solutions within a highly secure and impactful environment. Ready to take your career to the next level? Apply today and be part of something extraordinary! Please either apply by clicking online or emailing me directly at . For further information please call me on or - I can make myself available outside of normal working hours to suit from 7 am until 10 pm. If unavailable, please leave a message and either myself or one of my colleagues will respond. By applying for this role, you give express consent for us to process & submit (subject to required skills) your application to our client in conjunction with this vacancy only. Also feel free to connect with me on LinkedIn, just search for Henry Clay-Davies. I look forward to hearing from you. KEY SKILLS: Data Scientist / Data Science / AWS / Azure / Machine Learning / NLP / AI / PyTorch / TensorFlow / Python / Cheltenham / Security Cleared / DV / DV Cleared / Enhanced Clearance

Senior Data Scientist (GenAI) required for a London, globally known software business with hybrid working. I am working with a large Global software organisation to join their team in London, where you will be working on developing world-class products and services in a hugely innovative environment. The company: The organisation has been around for over 20 years and has over 1,000 members of staff. They operate across a very specific area of online sales and are a large-scale tech company. They have offices in London and Scotland and are continuing to grow and be productive. They are one of Scotland's best known tech organisations, and they thrive on a positive and welcoming culture, making it one of the best places to work. They are a hybrid organisation and ask all employees to be in office twice a week in London - what days those are, are flexible. You will join a team of 7 Engineers and Scientists to work together to guarantee smooth deployment, monitoring, and scaling of solutions in live production environments. The role: You will be utilising advanced technologies such as GenAI and recommender systems with the goal to enhance this content and build a leading platform for travel discovery. You will lead high-impact initiatives with an experimental approach. You'll be involved in the entire data science lifecycle, from defining problems and exploring data to developing and evaluating models. You will also work closely with engineering teams to ensure the smooth deployment, monitoring, and scaling of solutions in production environments. You will develop and implement advanced Generative AI and recommender system solutions to improve travel content and user experiences. This includes researching LLMs, multimodal models, and content-based filtering to personalise recommendations. As well as this you will be involved in designing evaluation frameworks to ensure content quality and relevance. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate AI-powered solutions into the Explore platform, optimise models for better content discovery, and support the deployment and maintenance of machine learning models in production. Staying updated on AI advancements; you'll continuously experiment with new methodologies to enhance the user experience. Key skills: ** Senior Data Scientist experience ** Commercial experience in Generative AI and recommender systems ** Strong Python and SQL experience ** Spark / Apache Airflow ** LLM experience ** MLOps experience ** AWS Additional information: This role offers a strong salary of up to £95,000 (Depending on experience / skill) with hybrid working (2 days per week in office). Additionally, they offer a range of employee benefits including a few different bonuses. This is an opportunity to work with one of the UKs best software businesses so if you think that you could be the right fit and this is the next step in your career, then please apply or contact Matthew MacAlpine at Cathcart Technology on .

ata Scientist - Permanent Role Location: York or ManchesterType: PermanentReporting to: Head of Data Science A leading financial services company is seeking a talented Data Scientist to join their innovative technology team, driving impactful solutions that shape the business's strategic goals. This is an exciting opportunity for a problem-solver with a pioneering mindset to deliver cutting-edge data science solutions in a collaborative, fast-paced environment. About the Role As a Data Scientist, you'll work in a dynamic team of data scientists, engineers, and analysts, applying your skills to solve diverse business challenges. Operating in an Agile environment with 2-week review cycles, you'll focus on delivering business value through Minimum Viable Products (MVPs) that scale into robust solutions. You'll collaborate with stakeholders across various business functions, tackling problems in decision-making, pricing, intent, and monitoring, while communicating the power of data science to drive business impact. This role is perfect for someone passionate about using data science to influence decisions, eager to innovate, and committed to delivering high-quality solutions. Key Responsibilities Apply the data science product lifecycle (design, exploratory data analysis, building, evaluation, deployment, monitoring, and maintenance) to new projects.Develop and maintain production-grade data science models, optimizing and upgrading them as needed.Design scientific solutions to complex business challenges, working with diverse datasets (internal and third-party) and leveraging advanced machine learning or statistical modeling techniques.Collaborate with data scientists, engineers, and pricing teams to mature the organization's analytics practice.Write high-quality Python code following industry best practices for model training and deployment.Stay ahead of the curve by researching new techniques and technologies, sharing insights with the team. Must-Haves Experience in data science, advanced analytics, or a strong desire to learn.Ability to conduct high-quality research independently or in small teams, delivering results in a timely manner.Familiarity with version control and IT delivery tools.Understanding of how to apply machine learning to solve business problems.Experience developing predictive and prescriptive models (e.g., predictive modeling, machine learning, or data mining) to deliver actionable business insights.Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present findings clearly to diverse audiences.Willingness to adopt software development best practices.Strong Python programming skills.Experience with Test-Driven Development (e.g., pytest or similar frameworks). Nice-to-Haves Graduate or postgraduate qualification (or equivalent experience) in a relevant field such as engineering, mathematics, physics, or statistics.Experience in data science within financial services, insurance, or e-commerce (not essential).Familiarity with cloud-based deployment.Knowledge of neural networks, TensorFlow, CatBoost, XGBoost, SKlearn, or Pandas.Experience with API development.Proficiency in SQL.Background in software engineering or DevOps/MLOps.Understanding of CI/CD pipelines. Why Join Us? Join a forward-thinking financial services company that values innovation, collaboration, and diversity. Our technology team is trusted for its track record of delivery and respected for its commercial mindset. We offer a hybrid working model, blending structure and sociability with independence and flexibility, with an expectation of up to 2 days per week in our York or Manchester office. We're committed to creating an inclusive culture where the best people thrive, and we support flexible working arrangements to help you achieve a healthy work-life balance. Ready to Make an Impact? If you're a passionate Data Scientist who thrives on solving complex problems and driving business value through data, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now to join a team that's shaping the future of financial services! RSG Plc is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.