Job Title
Lead Data Scientist
Salary
Up to £130k
Company Description
Leading applied AI scale‑up and Accenture‑acquired consultancy specialising in high‑stakes human‑centric AI for national security and government.
Job Description
As a Lead Data Scientist, you will spearhead technical direction for business‑critical national security projects, spanning UAV automation, computer vision, and LLMs. You will manage cross‑functional teams and act as a trusted advisor to senior military stakeholders, architecting production‑grade AI solutions that provide a genuine edge in contested environments and real‑world high‑stakes scenarios.
Location
London, UK
Why this role is remarkable
* Deploy AI that matters by working on mission‑critical national security challenges with the MOD, Dstl, and major aerospace partners.
* Join a PhD‑heavy technical culture that prioritises rigorous, responsible, and explainable AI over hype cycles, backed by the scale of a global leader.
* Enjoy a high‑autonomy environment with exceptional benefits, including an unlimited annual leave policy and specialised coaching for mental well‑being.
What You Will Do
* Set the technical strategy for complex projects, balancing speed and innovation while delivering production‑grade AI architectures.
* Lead and mentor multi‑disciplinary squads, managing other managers to ensure technical excellence across the data science craft.
* Interface directly with senior defence stakeholders to scope ill‑defined problems and translate high‑level requirements into actionable technical roadmaps.
The ideal candidate
* Deep expertise in machine learning domains such as Computer Vision, Signal Processing, or LLMs with a proven track record of shipping models.
* Extensive experience leading technical teams and managing commercial delivery within consulting, defence tech, or high‑stakes product environments.
* Must be eligible for UK Security Clearance (SC) and willing to travel to client sites 2‑4 days per week across the UK.
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