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Data Scientist

Experis - ManpowerGroup
City of London
2 days ago
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Our client, a fast growing technology organisation, urgently require an experienced Data Scientist to undertake a long term contract.


In order to be successful, you will have the following experience:



  • Strong Data Analyst or Data Science background, with experience within Python and AI/ML technologies
  • Machine learning and Bayesian modelling experience is highly desirable
  • Experience of working with the Home Office as a customer
  • SC Clearance is essential

Within this role, you will be responsible for:



  • Analyse structured and unstructured data to extract meaningful insights, trends, and patterns
  • Build, validate, and deploy machine learning models (supervised, unsupervised, and reinforcement learning) in Python to solve complex decision-making problems
  • Develop statistical models and perform hypothesis testing, predictive analytics, and forecasting
  • Work with optimisation and simulation teams to integrate data science models into larger decision engines
  • Collaborate with software engineers to productionise models and embed them in decision-support platforms
  • Conduct data cleaning, feature engineering, and data pre-processing to ensure model quality and robustness
  • Document model design, assumptions, and data sources
  • Present findings, insights, and recommendations to stakeholders, including non-technical audiences, to influence decision-making
  • Support and adhere to Data Governance, Information Assurance, and Security protocols given the sensitive nature of some projects
  • Maintain and improve model performance over time, retraining and refining as needed

This represents an excellent opportunity to secure a long term contract within a dynamic and high profile organisation.


People Source Consulting Ltd is acting as an Employment Business 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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