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Senior Data Scientist | ~£120k+ Package | Mission-Critical Work | SC-Clearable | Hybrid (3 Days London – Victoria)


My client is a respected consultancy delivering high-impact intelligence, research, and technical services to clients. Their work makes a real-world difference and they’re currently growing their data science capability.


This is a standout opportunity for a Senior Data Scientist to join a high-trust team working on high-stakes, sensitive projects. You’ll need to be eligible for SC Clearance, and ready to tackle meaningful, complex challenges with creativity and precision.


Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead the development of scalable analytics tools across secure cloud and on-premise environments.
  • Apply machine learning and AI creatively to solve problems in the intelligence and public sector space.
  • Work with large-scale structured, unstructured, and geospatial datasets.
  • Mentor junior team members and act as the #2 in a fast-growing function.
  • Present technical insights and shape best practices in collaboration with the CTO and wider team.


Key Requirements:

  • 6–8 years of hands-on experience in Data Science, ideally in applied or product-driven environments.
  • Strong background in maths, statistics, ML, and working with big data.
  • Excellent Python skills, plus experience with SQL and Tableau.
  • Proven ability to build analytical platforms, not just run analysis.
  • Eligible forSecurity Clearance(UK-based, 5+ years residency preferred).


If you're a Senior Data Scientist ready to do work that matters, in a role that offers real ownership and challenge, get in touch. This one’s not just another job - it’s a career-defining opportunity.

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