Contract Outside IR35 - Senior Data Scientist
Hybrid Working in Central Newcastle
We're hiring a Senior Data Scientist for a global organisation operating at the intersection of data, analytics, and AI-driven decision-making. This is a highly influential role, sitting at the forefront of data science strategy and shaping how advanced analytics and AI are applied across complex, real-world problems.
You'll work closely with senior stakeholders and global engineering and product teams to deliver high-impact, data-driven solutions, including an AI-powered platform focused on risk and resilience.
As Senior Data Scientist, you will:
Define and execute a data science strategy aligned to product and business objectives
Lead the design, development, and deployment of models and algorithms into production
Analyse large, complex datasets to identify patterns and trends, translating insights into actionable product recommendations
Collaborate with global teams across product, engineering, and analytics to deliver high-quality, scalable solutions
What we're looking for
Strong, proven experience across Data Science, with exposure to Data Engineering and/or Machine Learning
Solid experience selecting and applying appropriate methodologies, technologies, and techniques
Hands-on experience with data querying, manipulation, and analysis, including tools such as Pandas and NumPy
Nice to have
Experience working with Generative AI tools and approaches
Software engineering or programming experience, ideally in Python
Advanced academic background in Computer Science, Data Science, or equivalent industry experience
Hybrid Working in Central Newcastle
If you're a senior data scientist who enjoys combining strategic influence with hands-on technical depth, please apply or email