1 to 25 of 28 Contract Data Scientist Jobs in the UK

My client, a specialist engineering consultancy with a client base spanning a number of technical engineering sectors, requires an experienced Data Scientist for a contract role outside IR35. This role is 100% WFH. The Data Scientist will utilise their expertise to analyse complex data sets and provide insights to give clients a competitive advantage. The … Data Scientist will be responsible for designing and implementing data-driven solutions to address business problems and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality analytics solutions. The Data Scientist will have experience in using a variety of techniques to analyse complex datasets and develop data models. You will be experienced in data … to both technical and non-technical audiences. Computer vision experience is essential for this role. Responsibilities Work with cross-functional teams to identify business problems and translate them into data-driven solutions. Develop algorithms and statistical models to analyse and interpret complex data sets. Collaborate with software engineers to integrate models into the production environment. Communicate insights and More ❯

An Assistant Coastal Data Scientist job specification requires a blend of environmental science knowledge and data analysis skills, focusing on supporting coastal projects through data collection, interpretation, and modeling Key responsibilities include using Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and statistical tools for analysis and visualization, collaborating with teams, contributing to predictive models for risk assessment, and preparing … reports. Essential qualifications typically include a degree in a relevant field (e.g., Environmental Science, Data Science, Geography), proficiency in data analysis and GIS software, strong analytical and communication skills, and a meticulous attention to detail. Education: A Bachelor's or postgraduate degree in Environmental Science, Data Science, Geography, Oceanography, Marine Science, or a related quantitative fields Technical … Skills: Proficiency in GIS software and statistical analysis tools. Strong analytical and data interpretation skills. Experience with programming languages (e.g., Python or R) is often beneficial. Assistant Coastal Data Scientist Assistant Coastal Data Scientist Assistant Coastal Data Scientist More ❯

An Assistant Coastal Data Scientist job specification requires a blend of environmental science knowledge and data analysis skills, focusing on supporting coastal projects through data collection, interpretation, and modeling Key responsibilities include using Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and statistical tools for analysis and visualization, collaborating with teams, contributing to predictive models for risk assessment, and preparing … reports. Essential qualifications typically include a degree in a relevant field (e.g., Environmental Science, Data Science, Geography), proficiency in data analysis and GIS software, strong analytical and communication skills, and a meticulous attention to detail. Education: A Bachelor's or postgraduate degree in Environmental Science, Data Science, Geography, Oceanography, Marine Science, or a related quantitative fields Technical … Skills: Proficiency in GIS software and statistical analysis tools. Strong analytical and data interpretation skills. Experience with programming languages (e.g., Python or R) is often beneficial. Assistant Coastal Data Scientist Assistant Coastal Data Scientist Assistant Coastal Data Scientist More ❯

An Assistant Coastal Data Scientist job specification requires a blend of environmental science knowledge and data analysis skills, focusing on supporting coastal projects through data collection, interpretation, and modeling Key responsibilities include using Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and statistical tools for analysis and visualization, collaborating with teams, contributing to predictive models for risk assessment, and preparing … reports. Essential qualifications typically include a degree in a relevant field (e.g., Environmental Science, Data Science, Geography), proficiency in data analysis and GIS software, strong analytical and communication skills, and a meticulous attention to detail. Education: A Bachelor's or postgraduate degree in Environmental Science, Data Science, Geography, Oceanography, Marine Science, or a related quantitative fields Technical … Skills: Proficiency in GIS software and statistical analysis tools. Strong analytical and data interpretation skills. Experience with programming languages (e.g., Python or R) is often beneficial. Assistant Coastal Data Scientist Assistant Coastal Data Scientist Assistant Coastal Data Scientist More ❯

Senior Data Scientist Hybrid: Once per week into London We are seeking a Senior Data Scientist to provide oversight and hands-on expertise for the build of an AI Agent within an automated insurance workflow . The project involves prompt engineering of LLMs, API development and integration , and deploying solutions in line with a defined solution … design. The successful contractor will also provide day-to-day oversight and mentorship to a junior Data Scientist on the project. Role & Responsibilities The Senior Data Scientist will be responsible for: Designing, building, and deploying AI Agent solutions within an insurance workflow. Developing and refining prompt engineering approaches for large language models (LLMs). Building, testing … and integrating API calls to meet solution design specifications. Deploying containerised applications in Azure (or other cloud environments) . Providing technical leadership, support, and oversight to a junior Data Scientist . Collaborating with solution architects, developers, and stakeholders to ensure seamless integration. Preparing performance evaluation reports and recommendations for next-phase development. Skills & Experience Essential: Strong expertise in More ❯

About the Role: We're looking for a driven and skilled Data Scientist with a background in geostatistics or geology-or a Geologist with data science expertise-to join a team that builds innovative software solutions for the mining and geological sectors. In this role, you'll turn complex geological and operational data into actionable insights … that improve decision-making and operational outcomes. Job Title: Data Scientist/Geologist with Data Science Experience Location: London, Greater London (3 DAYS ONSITE) Contract: 6-month initial contract Key Responsibilities: Collaborate with product owners, developers, and domain experts to embed data science into software tools. Analyze geological and mining data to extract patterns and … generate insights. Combine drilling data with traditional rock properties to enhance subsurface understanding. Apply machine learning algorithms to geological datasets. Support data-driven decision-making in geological and mining operations. Leverage spatial data analysis to improve geological interpretations. What We're Looking For: Proven experience in data science with a focus on geology or geostatistics. Strong More ❯

Contract Data Scientist - Food Delivery | £400/day | London | 3-6 Months Join one of the UK's leading food delivery platforms as a Contract Data Scientist , where you'll play a key role in shaping data-driven decisions across logistics, customer experience, and product innovation. This is a hands-on opportunity to work with … insights. Contribute to AI-driven initiatives, such as chatbots or recommendation engines. Communicate findings clearly to stakeholders and influence strategic decisions. What We're Looking For: Proven experience in data science or data engineering roles, ideally within consumer tech, logistics, or e-commerce. Strong proficiency in Python, SQL, and machine learning frameworks. Experience with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS More ❯

Job Title: Data Scientist We're looking for a sharp, strategic Data Scientist to lead the development of scientific standards for evaluating competitor data-especially market share insights. You'll design methods to improve reliability, support senior leaders with actionable intelligence, and mentor colleagues across projects and domains. What you'll do:* Build models to … assess and replace costly market share data sources* Advise teams and elevate data capabilities across the business* Drive competitor insight strategies for high-impact decision-makingKey skills: Python, SQL, Data Modeling, Machine Learning, Market Research, Big Data, Operations Research Hybrid: London 2 days Day Rate: Outside Please send me your CV to More ❯

Job Title: Data Scientist We're looking for a sharp, strategic Data Scientist to lead the development of scientific standards for evaluating competitor data-especially market share insights. You'll design methods to improve reliability, support senior leaders with actionable intelligence, and mentor colleagues across projects and domains. What you'll do: * Build models to … assess and replace costly market share data sources * Advise teams and elevate data capabilities across the business * Drive competitor insight strategies for high-impact decision-making Key skills: Python, SQL, Data Modeling, Machine Learning, Market Research, Big Data, Operations Research Hybrid: London 2 days Day Rate: Outside Please send me your CV to (url removed More ❯

AI Data scientist - Python & Azure We are seeking a Data Scientist to join our Data & AI team, supporting internal service delivery transformation projects across Tax and Legal. This role is ideal for someone with deep expertise in Python and Azure, and a passion for building innovative generative AI solutions to solve complex business challenges.IR … RAG, and agentic systems. Develop LLM-assisted frameworks and contribute to scalable AI architectures. Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code. Implement testing pipelines and evaluation frameworks. Collaborate with data scientists, software engineers, and domain experts to deliver high-impact solutions. Essential Skills Expert-level Python programming with libraries such as NumPy, Pandas, Scikit-learn, LangChain, LlamaIndex, and Azure … quality control. Familiarity with software engineering best practices including version control, testing, and deployment. Desirable Skills Experience building optimized AI workflows. Deep understanding of Microsoft Azure AI services. Strong data analytics and visualization skills (Excel, Alteryx). Awareness of Responsible AI principles. This is a collaborative role within a cross-functional team, offering the opportunity to work on impactful More ❯

AI Data scientist - Python & Azure We are seeking a Data Scientist to join our Data & AI team, supporting internal service delivery transformation projects across Tax and Legal. This role is ideal for someone with deep expertise in Python and Azure, and a passion for building innovative generative AI solutions to solve complex business challenges. IR … RAG, and agentic systems. Develop LLM-assisted frameworks and contribute to scalable AI architectures. Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code. Implement testing pipelines and evaluation frameworks. Collaborate with data scientists, software engineers, and domain experts to deliver high-impact solutions. Essential Skills Expert-level Python programming with libraries such as NumPy, Pandas, Scikit-learn, LangChain, LlamaIndex, and Azure … quality control. Familiarity with software engineering best practices including version control, testing, and deployment. Desirable Skills Experience building optimized AI workflows. Deep understanding of Microsoft Azure AI services. Strong data analytics and visualization skills (Excel, Alteryx). Awareness of Responsible AI principles. This is a collaborative role within a cross-functional team, offering the opportunity to work on impactful More ❯

AI Data scientist - Python & Azure We are seeking a Data Scientist to join our Data & AI team, supporting internal service delivery transformation projects across Tax and Legal. This role is ideal for someone with deep expertise in Python and Azure, and a passion for building innovative generative AI solutions to solve complex business challenges. IR … RAG, and agentic systems. Develop LLM-assisted frameworks and contribute to scalable AI architectures. Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code. Implement testing pipelines and evaluation frameworks. Collaborate with data scientists, software engineers, and domain experts to deliver high-impact solutions. Essential Skills Expert-level Python programming with libraries such as NumPy, Pandas, Scikit-learn, LangChain, LlamaIndex, and Azure … quality control. Familiarity with software engineering best practices including version control, testing, and deployment. Desirable Skills Experience building optimized AI workflows. Deep understanding of Microsoft Azure AI services. Strong data analytics and visualization skills (Excel, Alteryx). Awareness of Responsible AI principles. This is a collaborative role within a cross-functional team, offering the opportunity to work on impactful More ❯

Data Scientist/Developer We are currently recruiting for a Data Scientist with langchain experience to join one of our Insurance clients on a 6-month contract. Inside IR35 Hybrid- 1 day a week onsite Required: Experience working in Python for data manipulation, analysis, and machine learning. Knowledge of vector database/indexes Skills in … data pipeline creation, ETL processes, and working with large datasets. Experience working with Microsoft Azure services, including Azure Machine Learning, Azure Search Index, Azure Data Factory and Azure Open AI Knowledge of the core concepts of Gen AI, RAG data pipelines experience Experience working with Lang chain Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group STEM Portfolio are acting More ❯

Contract Data Scientist - London - £700/pd Please note - this role will require you to be on-site in London 2-3 days per week. You must have the unrestricted right to work in the UK to be eligible for this role. Overview: We're hiring a Data Scientist for a leading organisation in London, offering … a 6-month contract at £700/day (Inside IR35) . This hybrid role requires 2 days per week on-site and focuses on delivering advanced AI and data science solutions using cutting-edge technologies. Key Responsibilities: Design and implement machine learning models to solve complex business problems. Develop and deploy AI models using Python and Azure. Perform data analysis and build scalable solutions using SQL and other data science tools. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate AI into enterprise systems. Required Skills: Strong experience in Machine Learning , AI Modelling , and Data Science . Proficiency in Python , SQL , and Azure . Hands-on experience with modern AI and data science technologies. Ability to work More ❯

Contract Data Scientist - London - £700/pd Please note - this role will require you to be on-site in London 2-3 days per week. You must have the unrestricted right to work in the UK to be eligible for this role. Overview: We're hiring a Data Scientist for a leading organisation in London, offering … a 6-month contract at £700/day (Inside IR35) . This hybrid role requires 2 days per week on-site and focuses on delivering advanced AI and data science solutions using cutting-edge technologies. Key Responsibilities: Design and implement machine learning models to solve complex business problems. Develop and deploy AI models using Python and Azure. Perform data analysis and build scalable solutions using SQL and other data science tools. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate AI into enterprise systems. Required Skills: Strong experience in Machine Learning , AI Modelling , and Data Science . Proficiency in Python , SQL , and Azure . Hands-on experience with modern AI and data science technologies. Ability to work More ❯

Job Title: Data Scientist (Contract) Location: London (Hybrid - 1 office visit a week) Duration: 6 months Start Date: ASAP Outside IR35 A global consultancy is seeking a Data Scientist to join its internal transformation team focused on delivering AI-driven solutions across tax and legal services. This is a contract role within a high-performing data … best practices: version control, testing, deployment Ability to collaborate with AI engineers and translate prototypes into scalable solutions Desirable Skills: Experience optimizing workflows and building scalable AI pipelines Strong data analytics and visualization capabilities (Excel, Alteryx) Understanding of Responsible AI principles and practices More ❯

Job Title: Data Scientist (Contract) Location: London (Hybrid - 1 office visit a week) Duration: 6 months Start Date: ASAP Outside IR35 A global consultancy is seeking a Data Scientist to join its internal transformation team focused on delivering AI-driven solutions across tax and legal services. This is a contract role within a high-performing data … best practices: version control, testing, deployment Ability to collaborate with AI engineers and translate prototypes into scalable solutions Desirable Skills: Experience optimizing workflows and building scalable AI pipelines Strong data analytics and visualization capabilities (Excel, Alteryx) Understanding of Responsible AI principles and practices More ❯

Sanderson is working in partnership with a major Client in the UK. We are currently recruiting for Senior Data Scientist to be London based out. Job Title= Senior Data Scientist Location = London, Hybrid Duration= 6 months IR35 Status: Inside Role: Working on Project Pollen - Marketing Media Project (Media Measurement) - Argos & Nectar Products Working closely with Product … Manager & Data Architect relating to this Project. Hands on development of a Media Measurement Solution Work with the Food Technical Team in relation to their current Solution - Identify where possible and if possible, the solution works for Argos & Nectar Products. Experience Required: MTA (Multi-Touch Attribution) and MMM (Marketing Mix Modelling) Experience Python SQL Pyspark Cloud Technology - Ideally AWS … a Disability Confident recruiter, and a RIDI 100 and Business Disability Forum partner organization. Should you choose to contact Sanderson regarding this role or apply for it, all personal data you submit to us will be processed in accordance with our Privacy Notice which you can find on our website. Reasonable Adjustments: Respect and equality are core values to More ❯

Role Overview - We’re looking for a Data Scientist with a strong background in agrochemicals, crop science, or agricultural R&D , and a passion for working with live, streaming, or sensor-based data . You’ll help us build robust datasets from real-time field trials, integrate diverse data sources, and develop predictive models that guide … product development and deployment. Key Responsibilities Design and implement pipelines to ingest, clean, and structure live data from field sensors, drones, and environmental monitoring systems. Build scalable datasets that integrate genotype, environment, and management (GxExM) variables. Develop models to predict crop response to biostimulants under varying conditions. Collaborate with agronomists and plant scientists to ensure data relevance and … accuracy. Support regulatory and commercial teams with data-driven insights and visualizations. Requirements Experience in data science within agrochemicals, crop science, or precision agriculture. Strong skills in Python, R, or similar tools for data engineering and modeling. Familiarity with IoT/sensor data , time-series analysis, and cloud-based data platforms. Understanding of field trial More ❯

Assistant Coastal Data Scientist Location: Atlantic Trading Estate, Barry, CF633RF Start Date: ASAP Contract Duration: 3+ Months Working Hours: Mon Fri, 09 00, 37 Hours per week Pay Rate: £ 12.65 per hour Job Ref: OR12813 Job Responsibilities Assist in the collection, analysis, and interpretation of coastal data to support environmental and infrastructure projects. Collaborate with cross-functional … teams to integrate data insights into strategic planning and decision-making processes. Utilize GIS software and other data analysis tools to visualize and present findings effectively. Contribute to the development of predictive models and simulations for coastal management and risk assessment. Support the preparation of technical reports and presentations for stakeholders and decision-makers. Person Specifications Bachelor's … degree in Environmental Science, Data Science, Geography, or a related field. Strong analytical skills with experience in data collection and analysis, preferably in a coastal or environmental context. Proficiency in GIS software and statistical analysis tools. Excellent communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse teams. Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving abilities and More ❯

I am recruiting for a Palantir Data Scientist to work mostly remote with travel to Maidenhead 4-5 times a month. The role falls inside IR35 so you will be required to work through an umbrella company. You will design future-state, modern data architecture, pipelining, and analysis for transformation at the enterprise level using advanced cloud … architectural principles. Using tools such as Palantir Foundry, you will also work with cutting-edge DevOps technologies, develop advanced analytics products, and apply data pipelining and statistical programming tools to enterprise data to advance and enable key client outcomes. You will have several years of data science and/or data manipulation and analysis expertise. Strong More ❯

Contract Opportunity: Data Scientist Contract Details * Duration: Initial 6 months * Start: Immediate (subject to BPSS clearance) * Status: Inside IR35 * Location: Remote (UK-based only) * Hours: 7.5 per day Core Skills Required * Python * R * SQL * Must have Oracle Experience and have worked at the NHS Additional Technical Skills * C++ * PL/SQL * Ability to navigate and work effectively within … to healthcare contexts * Collaborate with teams to establish performance metrics and reporting tools * Present analysis and visualisations to both technical and non-technical audiences * Provide tactical recommendations based on data insights Please send me a copy of your CV if you meet every requirement More ❯

An exciting global media agency is looking for a Data Science Director to join them on a short-term contract. Location: London-based, hybrid working Office policy: 2 days but flexible Contract length: 2 months Start date: ASAP Day Rate: Up to £520pd Outside IR35 The Job You will lead on high-impact data science projects, with a … focus on building synthetic data, applying large language model (LLM) techniques, and leveraging AI modelling and causal inference to drive deeper client insights. Working closely with senior stakeholders, you will scope requirements, deliver robust technical solutions, and ensure best practice in data science workflows. You Senior-level technical data scientist with proven leadership experience Strong track More ❯

Job Description: We are seeking a highly skilled and analytical Data Scientist to join our Banking Partner team. In this role, you will leverage data-driven insights to support strategic decision-making, enhance customer experience, and drive innovation in banking products and services. Develop, deploy, and maintain machine learning models and statistical algorithms for banking applications such … as credit risk, fraud detection, customer segmentation, churn prediction, and personalization. Work with large structured and unstructured datasets; clean, transform, and analyze data using SQL, Python, R, or similar tools. More ❯

Description 9 Months Fixed Term Contract The Data Science role is responsible for using Data Science and modelling techniques to address critical questions for both the business and our customers. This includes understanding the challenges our customers face with regards to electric vehicle (EV) adoption, understanding how rising costs will impact customers' affordability thresholds and identifying key data points that indicate potential misuse of the Scheme. These are some of the primary issues that this role will help resolve. The role sits within the Data Science and Analytics team and will be primarily focused on using data to identify potential misuse of the Motability Scheme. The postholder will collaborate with key stakeholders within the business … to understand and agree requirements for data can be used to help the business make decisions on tackling this key issue. On a day-to-day basis, the postholder will be tasked with using their technical skills to help the team deliver key pieces of analyses relating to understanding and predicting customer behaviour. They will also work on turning More ❯