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Location: Manchester city centre (Hybrid, 2-3 days on site) + North West client sites
Salary: £60,000 - £90,000 per annum
Security: SC required to start, must be willing to obtain DV

Are you an experienced Data Scientist or Machine Learning Consultant who wants to apply their skills to projects that really matter? We're growing a specialist team in Manchester and are looking for people who want to shape the future of AI in Defence and National Security.

You'll use your expertise to tackle mission-critical problems - applying advanced data science and machine learning to real-world challenges in text, audio, image and video. From building models and leading implementations through to mentoring colleagues and influencing new propositions, you'll play a key role in both delivery and practice growth.

What we're looking for

Hands-on experience in data science or ML, ideally in Defence, Security, public sector or academia.
Strong technical grounding in ML methods (Transformers, CNNs, Generative AI, etc.) with proficiency in Python and libraries such as TensorFlow, PyTorch or scikit-learn.
Familiarity with cloud-based toolkits (AWS, Azure, GCP).
Strong communication skills - able to explain complex findings clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Collaborative, curious and eligible for DV clearance.Why this role?

Work only on high-value, impactful Defence projects.
Join at the ground floor of a growing team, with opportunities to lead and shape its direction.
Enjoy progression, variety and hybrid flexibility in a modern city-centre location.If you're passionate about advancing AI and want your work to make a real difference, we'd love to hear from you.

People Source Consulting Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. People Source specialise in technology recruitment across niche markets including Information Technology, Digital TV, Digital Marketing, Project and Programme Management, SAP, Digital and Consumer Electronics, Air Traffic Management, Management Consultancy, Business Intelligence, Manufacturing, Telecoms, Public Sector, Healthcare, Finance and Oil & Gas

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