Senior Data Scientist Location: Bristol(hybrid, up to 3 days a week onsite) Salary: £80,000 – £95,000 base depending on experience

NOTE : Due to the nature of the client's work, you must be a sole British national and eligible for SC clearance.

We are seeking an experienced Senior Data Scientist to lead high-impact projects within the defence and national security sector. This is a rare opportunity to work on complex, mission-critical challenges while applying cutting-edge data science methods in a secure, technically rigorous environment.

What You'll Be Doing Lead end-to-end delivery of bespoke data science projects across the defence and national security space Define the data science strategy and design the supporting software architecture for client engagements Scope new projects with internal commercial teams, ensuring technical feasibility and alignment with client goals Engage directly with clients, shaping the direction of current and future work through trusted technical guidance Collaborate with engineers and designers to inform product development and ensure seamless deployment Mentor and support the professional development of junior data scientists through both structured ment...