Skills

Communication Leadership Python Stakeholder Management Training Machine Learning PyTorch Scikit-Learn TensorFlow Numpy Pandas Data Science

Job Specifications

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Location: Hybrid 1-2 days per week onsite in London

Start: 1st December - 1st April initially

Day Rate: Outside IR35 - £500-600 - depending on experience.

An established consultancy is seeking a Senior Data Scientist (Contract) to lead and deliver a series of high-impact machine learning proof-of-concept and beta-stage projects for a major public sector client.

You’ll play a key role in shaping the technical direction of these projects, providing both hands-on expertise and leadership to a small team of data scientists, supported by engineers. The work will involve a balance of technical delivery, client engagement and strategic oversight.

Role Responsibilities

Act as technical lead and mentor for junior data scientists.
Partner directly with client stakeholders to translate complex technical insights into business impact.
Define and guide the machine learning strategy and direction for assigned projects.
Lead the design, training and validation of models and algorithms.
Maintain hands-on involvement.
Work collaboratively with data engineers (note: MLOps responsibilities are handled by the engineering team).
Contribute to broader AI and ML strategy development within the engagement.

Required Skills & Experience

6+ years’ experience in Data Science.
Demonstrated experience in technical consulting, ideally with exposure to public sector.
Strong proficiency in Python and key data science libraries (pandas, NumPy, scikit-learn, PyTorch/TensorFlow).
Broad, practical understanding of machine learning and AI methodologies.
Proven success in proof-of-concept design and delivery.
Strong technical leadership and mentoring skills.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.

About the Company

Welcome to Omnis Partners. We are a digital technology recruitment business, focussed on Data, Product and AI talent solutions. Our mission is to support the growth and development of businesses, whose products and solutions are shaping the future of technology, commerce and industry. We are a collective of passionate and highly experienced recruiters, working collaboratively, to ensure our clients have access to the talent and resources to meet their strategic aims. Know more