SC Cleared AI Data Scientist - Inside IR35

Title: Data Scientist - AI Client: Home Office Rate: Up to £520 Contract: Inside IR35 Clearance:Active SC Clearance required (minimum 5 years' UK residency) We're seeking a skilled Data Scientist with AI experience to join a high-profile rogramme within a Central Government agency, working on advanced data and AI-driven solutions to support a mission critical project. This role offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge initiatives applying Machine Learning, Natural Language Processing, and Large Language Models (LLMs) within a secure environment. Key Skills & Experience: • Proven experience as a Data Scientist, ideally in a government or large-scale enterprise environment. • Strong Python programming skills, including experience with data science and AI/ML frameworks (e.g., Pandas, NumPy, Scikit-learn, PyTorch, TensorFlow). • Experience developing and fine-tuning LLMs and working with generative AI tools. • Hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure (Azure ML, Databricks, or other AI services). • Ability to handle, process, and analyse large, complex datasets. • Strong understanding of data ethics, governance, and responsible AI principles. • Must have SC Clearance and 5 years' continuous UK residency. Desirable: • Experience with MLOps or deploying ML models into production. • Familiarity with data engineering workflows and pipelines. • Knowledge of working in a secure or public sector environment. If you believe your experience is in line with the requirements for this role, get in touch with me to discuss further | Reasonable Adjustments: Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients. If you need any help or adjustments during the recruitment process for any reason, please let us know when you apply or talk to the recruiters directly so we can support you.