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Data Science Lead

Searchability NS&D
Gloucester, United Kingdom
2 months ago
£75,000 – £95,000 pa

Salary

£75,000 – £95,000 pa

Job Type
Permanent
Work Pattern
Full-time
Work Location
On-site
Seniority
Lead
Security Clearance
Required
Posted
31 Mar 2026 (2 months ago)

Benefits

25 Days Holiday Clearance Bonus
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  • Location: Gloucester (Full-time on-site)
  • Salary: Competitive DOE + 6% Bonus, 25 Days Holiday, Clearance Bonus
  • Security Clearance: Active Enhanced DV Clearance Required
  • Key Skills: Team Leadership, Customer Engagement, Data Science, DevOps, Cloud, Data Platforms

Who We Are?

We are a leading technology company specialising in mission-centric solutions, designing and delivering cutting-edge software at scale for both customer infrastructure and public cloud environments. With a strong heritage of innovation and expertise in Data Science, Machine Learning, Agile Software Development, Security Assurance, and Cryptographic Technologies, we help organisations overcome complex data challenges and drive digital transformation.

What Will You Be Doing?

As a Data Science Lead, you will be at the forefront of technically leading diverse teams across machine learning, cloud, data engineering, DevOps, and software engineering. You will:

  • Lead customer engagements and manage stakeholder relationships
  • Contribute to and prepare technical bids and proposals
  • Collaborate with Delivery Management to drive successful project execution
  • Apply practical data science skills through hands-on development
  • Work on complex, technically challenging projects at the cutting edge of the industry
  • Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders

What Are We Looking For?

We are seeking individuals with experience in one or more of the following areas:

  • Building and designing scalable data platforms
  • Data visualisation and techniques for data extraction
  • Machine learning and advanced data analytics
  • Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Java, or C++
  • DevOps techniques and cloud technologies
  • Agile methodologies and team leadership
  • Strong stakeholder and customer engagement skills

This role offers a unique opportunity to work on impactful projects, lead innovative teams, and drive digital transformation in a secure, high-stakes 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.

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