Senior Data Scientist
16 days ago
Penrith
🔍 Senior Consultant – Data Science & AI - Northwest 💰 £60,000 – £80,000 base 📍 Hybrid – client-facing (multiple days per week on-site) 🔒 SC Cleared or SC Clearable – Essential About the role We’re hiring a Senior Consultant in Data Science & AI to partner with a Principal Consultant on live client projects. You’ll be hands-on from day one — applying your data science expertise to design, build and deploy intelligent solutions that move from PoC through MVP into Alpha/Beta. This is a client-facing role: you’ll spend several days each week on-site, collaborating directly with customers to understand business challenges and craft data-driven answers. Given the sensitivity of many engagements, you must be SC Cleared or immediately SC Clearable. What you’ll do • Deliver hands-on Data Science and Machine Learning solutions in real-world settings., • Build, train and validate models that underpin Proofs of Concept and MVPs., • Contribute to the full lifecycle — PoC → MVP → Alpha → Beta → Production., • Work closely with clients on-site, translating data insights into practical recommendations., • Support design workshops, testing, and solution documentation., • Share knowledge and collaborate with the Principal Consultant to develop best practice. What we’re looking for • Strong foundation in Data Science, Machine Learning and AI engineering., • Proficiency with Python and modern data/AI frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch, scikit-learn, etc.)., • Comfortable working on-site with clients multiple times per week — building relationships and credibility., • Consulting mindset: analytical, inquisitive, adaptable, and outcome-focused., • Passion for turning data science theory into real, measurable business value., • Must be SC Cleared or SC Clearable – this is a firm requirement. Why join You’ll be part of a two-person Data Science & AI delivery squad doing meaningful, applied work — not theoretical R&D. Expect exposure to senior stakeholders, the chance to experiment with new AI techniques, and the satisfaction of seeing your models deliver tangible results.