Data Scientist Data Scientist SC Cleared 3 month initial contract (Outside IR35) Remote-Working (plus London) Market Rates (c£500 to £525 per day) Start - February 2025 The Opportunity: We have a new opportunity for a Data Scientist to join our client’s consulting team for a major central government initiative. This is an exciting opportunity to design and implement data science solutions that handle sensitive data and deliver meaningful insights, contributing to impactful digital transformation projects in the public sector. Skills and Experience SC Clearance with experience handling sensitive data Strong knowledge of Python, with a focus on developing high-quality, maintainable solutions Expertise in supervised learning, feature engineering, and working with unstructured datasets Proficiency in NLP techniques, including named-entity recognition, text embeddings and regex. Experienced in designing and implementing Power BI dashboards and data visualisations Ability to communicate technical solutions, risks and designs effectively to technical and non-technical stakeholders. Hands-on knowledge of operationalising and deploying data science solutions in live environments. Role and Responsibilities Leverage Python and adhere to best practices for developing robust and efficient software solutions Apply supervised learning techniques to datasets with mixed data types, including unstructured text Perform feature engineering on unstructured and semi-structured datasets to prepare them for analysis Design and deliver interactive Power BI dashboards and visualisations to communicate insights effectively Monitor and manage risks associated with methods, requirements and solutions, ensuring robust delivery N.B. Candidates will have Security Clearance already (active or previously held) prior to starting the role. Applications: To learn more about this newly created opportunity consulting as a Data Scientist, for an initial 3 month engagement, consulting on a remote-working basis for a large-scale, central government project; please call and speak with Edward Laing here at ISR Recruitment on 07436 071 872 or please send through a copy of your latest online profile and/or CV ( edwardisr.uk.com ) for an immediate call back in the strictest confidence. Please call Edward here at ISR on 07436 071 872 to learn more about our client leading the way in developing the next-generation of solutions through innovation and transformational technology?