Faculty

Public Services

SeniorDataScientist

£85–130k ~AI est. London, United Kingdom FULL TIME Remote Friendly
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Senior candidates.

The Brief

“Senior Data Scientist at Faculty. Skills: AI, Data Science, Algorithm development. Lead project teams. Deliver bespoke algorithms”

What You'll Achieve.

Transform performance; Moves the needle; Drive improvements; Deliver high-quality work

Industry & Context.

Public Services
Problems you'll solve

Translate business problems; Assess technical feasibility

Eligibility Requirements

UK Security Clearance, Work on site

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Senior experience in data science, Fluent Python programmer, Proficiency across data science toolkit, Leadership mindset, Commercial awareness, Client-facing work experience, Translate business problems to math, Skilled in project planning, Assess technical feasibility, Estimate delivery timelines, Lead team to deliver work

Nice to Have

Deep-learning framework experience, Experience with PyTorch, PhD preferred, Cloud platform certs

What You'll Do.

Deliver bespoke algorithms

Deliver high-stakes AI solutions

Conceive data science approach

Design software architecture

Mentor data scientists

Support professional growth

Partner with commercial teams

Build client relationships

Contribute to thought leadership

Ensure best practices

Guarantee high-quality delivery

Guarantee impactful delivery

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Technical team members; Commercial teams

Communication Scope

Public speaking

Process & Methodology

Project planning, Delivery timelines

Full Job Description

WHY FACULTY? We established Faculty in 2014 because we thought that AI would be the most important technology of our time. Since then, we’ve worked with over 350 global customers to transform their performance through human-centric AI. You can read about our real-world impact here https://faculty.ai/impact. We don’t chase hype cycles. We innovate, build and deploy responsible AI which moves the needle - and we know a thing or two about doing it well. We bring an unparalleled depth of technical, product and delivery expertise to our clients who span government, finance, retail, energy, life sciences and defence. Our business, and reputation, is growing fast and we’re always on the lookout for individuals who share our intellectual curiosity and desire to build a positive legacy through technology. AI is an epoch-defining technology, join a company where you’ll be empowered to envision its most powerful applications, and to make them happen. ABOUT THE TEAM Our Public Services Business Unit is committed to leveraging AI for the benefit of individual citizens and the public good. From our work informing strategic government decisions, to optimising our NHS, through to reducing bureaucratic backlogs - we know that AI offers opportunities to drive improvements at every level of Government and we are proud to lead on some of the most impactful work happening in the sector. Because of the nature of the work we do with our Government clients, you may need to be eligible for UK Security Clearance (SC) and willing to work on site with these clients from time to time. ABOUT THE ROLE As a Senior Data Scientist, you will lead high-impact AI projects and shape the technical direction of bespoke solutions. This role requires hands-on technical excellence combined with crucial team leadership. You will define data science approaches, design robust software architectures, mentor junior colleagues, and ensure delivery rigour across projects all while building deep client relationships

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