Average Data Scientist salary in the UK

Contract Role - Data Scientist - London/Remote - 8 Months Initial - Inside IR35 PAYE We are seeking a skilled Data Scientist who has more of a Product Analytics background, working in partnership with product and engineering teams to deliver product outcomes rather than someone who has spent a lot of time building ML models. Role Overview: Job Title: Data ScientistLocation: London/RemoteContract Type: Contract Duration: 7-8 months initially Key responsibilities: Define and Establish Metrics Support Experimentation and Opportunity SizingDevelop RoadmapIdentify and Address Performance GapsCollaborate on Executive Data PresentationsExtract Insights and Present to Director Ideal Candidate Profile: Proficient in hands-on data analysis with the ability to write complex queries.Experienced in data visualization and storytelling to convey insights effectively to stakeholders.Skilled in collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive product improvements. Required Qualifications: Performing quantitative analysis including data mining on highly complex data sets.Data querying language: SQLScripting language: PythonStatistical or mathematical software including one of the following: R, SAS, or MatlabApplied statistics or experimentation, such as A/B testing, in an industry settingQuantitative analysis techniques, including one of the following: clustering, regression, pattern recognition, or descriptive and inferential statisticsGood education background Top 3 must-have HARD skills: SQLExperimentations for user facing productsNarrative excellenceWorked cross functionally, influencing skills Good to have skills: Python / R Please feel free to contact myself - Daisy Nguyen at Gibbs Consulting for a confidential chat to know more details about the role. Please also note: Due to the volume of applications received for positions, it will not be possible to respond to all applications and only applicants who are considered suitable for interview will be contacted.

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 .