Summary: The Lead Data Scientist (SC Cleared) role involves guiding data-driven initiatives for a central government customer, leading a team of data scientists, and collaborating with stakeholders to deliver impactful solutions. The position requires advanced analytics expertise to shape policies and improve public services, while ensuring the integration of innovative technologies. Occasional visits to the London office are expected, with a focus on ethical data governance and strategic problem-solving. The role is classified as inside IR35, indicating specific tax implications for contractors.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide technical leadership and mentoring to a team of data scientists and analysts.
• Define and implement data science strategies aligned with organizational objectives.
• Lead the development of machine learning models and advanced statistical techniques to support policy-making and operational efficiency.
• Collaborate with senior stakeholders to understand their goals and translate them into actionable data projects.
• Oversee the design, deployment, and management of data pipelines and big data platforms.
• Develop data governance frameworks, ensuring ethical and secure handling of sensitive information.
• Identify emerging technologies and methodologies to enhance the organization's data science capabilities.
• Present key findings and recommendations through concise, impactful reports and visualizations for executive-level decision-makers.

Key Skills:

• Extensive experience as a Data Scientist, with a proven track record in leadership roles.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, R, or SQL, and familiarity with data science libraries and frameworks.
• Strong expertise in statistical modelling, predictive analytics, and machine learning.
• In-depth understanding of data architecture and big data technologies (eg, Hadoop, Spark, AWS).
• Exceptional problem-solving skills and ability to think strategically.
• Outstanding communication abilities to convey technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience in managing cross-departmental or large-scale projects.

Salary (Rate): £650.00

City: London

Country: UK

Working Arrangements: remote

IR35 Status: inside IR35

Seniority Level: Senior

Industry: IT