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Senior Data Scientist

Key points

  • 29/04/26
  • London, West London
  • Market related
  • Contract
  • Analytics, Data, AI and ML
  • Full time

Job role

Data Scientist Wanted | FTSE 100

Optimisation | Operations | Hands on / Doer | Operations Research

Senior Data Scientist (Contract)
Contract: 6-month initial contract (extension likely)
Location: Hybrid - London
Rate: Excellent contract rates
IR35 Status: Inside IR35 

Overview

We’re supporting a FTSE 100, enterprise‑scale organisation undergoing a long‑term transformation across data, analytics, and decision intelligence. As part of this programme, we’re looking for a Senior Data Scientist to lead high‑impact data science products that directly influence operational performance and strategic decision‑making.

This is a senior, hands‑on role focused on real‑world outcomes, not proof‑of‑concept work. You’ll operate at the intersection of data science, engineering, and the business, shaping how advanced analytics is embedded across a complex organisation.

What You’ll Be Doing

  • Leading the end‑to‑end delivery of data science and machine learning products, from problem framing through to production and optimisation
  • Tackling ambiguous, high‑value business problems, translating them into structured analytical solutions
  • Providing technical leadership across predictive modelling, optimisation, and decision‑support use cases
  • Ensuring data science solutions are production‑ready, scalable, and embedded into operational processes
  • Working closely with senior stakeholders to translate analytical outputs into clear, actionable decisions
  • Driving best practice across model governance, ethics, engineering standards, and Agile delivery
  • Influencing roadmaps and priorities, balancing pace with long‑term value

What We’re Looking For

  • Proven experience at Senior Data Scientist level
  • Strong grounding in data science, machine learning, and applied analytics in production environments
  • Ability to structure complex, ill‑defined problems and drive them to delivery
  • Experience delivering industrialised data or ML products
  • A pragmatic, outcome‑focused mindset with a strong sense of ownership
  • Experience in complex operational or asset‑heavy environments (e.g. transport, logistics, infrastructure) is beneficial but not essential.

 

 

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Andrew Grier

Principal Information Technology Recruitment Specialist, Midlands

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