26 science jobs found in London

SC Cleared User Researcher | GDS | Central Government We're supporting a Central Government organisation in the search for an experienced SC Cleared User Researcher to join a high-profile digital programme. Contract Details Up to £450 per day Outside IR35 6-month initial contract Predominantly remote with occasional onsite requirements Active SC Clearance essential The Role You'll be responsible for planning, conducting and communicating user research that influences the design and delivery of digital services, ensuring they meet user needs and align with GDS standards . Working within multidisciplinary Agile teams, you'll help stakeholders develop a deep understanding of users through a range of qualitative and quantitative research methods, turning findings into actionable insights that drive better service outcomes. Key Experience Proven experience as a User Researcher within GDS environments Strong understanding of the Government Service Standard...

User Researcher (SC Cleared) Predominantly Remote Up to £450 per day (Outside IR35) Initial 3-Month Contract Extensions Highly Likely Active SC Clearance Essential We are currently seeking an experienced User Researcher with active SC clearance to join a high-profile government digital programme click apply for full job details

C#, WPF, .NET Developer - Hybrid - Outside IR35 - 12 month contract C#, WPF, .NET Developer is required by global company for an initial 12-month contract. The successful candidate will have experience with detailed design, development, implementation, integration, and testing of software in C# to build windows/web-based applications. The ideal contractor would have experience in software development in C# (.NET Core 2.1+, .NET Framework 4.6+) and Visual Studio 2022. Experience in WPF, user interface design and MVC/MVVM design patterns. Experience with connecting to and consuming RESTful web services. Experience with generic design-patterns (Dependency Injection, Inversion of Control and similar) and .NET Frameworks (MVVM, WPF, MEF, Entity Framework) in the construction of large and complex software applications. Experience of using version control (GIT), change control and code quality control/review processes. Experience of working in SCRUM...

Consumer Goods Data Scientist (Contract) London 2 Days in Office Outside IR35 £400 - £500 Per Day 6 months long The Company They are a well-established consumer goods business with a strong presence across multiple markets. The organisation is investing heavily in data and analytics to improve customer understanding, optimise commercial performance, and support strategic decision-making. You will join a collaborative team that values innovation, curiosity, and evidence-based thinking. The Role and Deliverables Develop and deploy data science solutions to address customer, marketing, and commercial challenges. Build predictive models to support demand forecasting, customer behaviour analysis, and business planning. Analyse large datasets to identify trends, opportunities, and actionable insights. Partner with stakeholders across commercial, marketing, and analytics functions to translate business requirements into data-driven solutions. Present...

Data Scientist £500-£650 per day London Outside IR35 The Company They are a well-established retail business with a strong focus on leveraging data to enhance customer experience and commercial outcomes. The organisation is investing heavily in its analytics and data science capabilities to drive smarter decision-making across multiple business functions. You will join a collaborative environment where data plays a central role in shaping strategy and operational performance. The Role and Deliverables Develop and deploy predictive models to support customer, marketing, and commercial initiatives. Analyse large customer and transactional datasets to identify actionable business insights. Build segmentation, propensity, forecasting, and recommendation models. Partner with stakeholders across marketing, operations, and commercial teams to translate business requirements into analytical solutions. Present findings and recommendations to both technical and...

Head of Data & AI London Outside IR35 £900-£1,100 per day The Company They are a well-established retail business that is investing heavily in data, analytics, and AI capabilities. The organisation is focused on leveraging data to improve customer experiences, optimise operations, and drive commercial performance. You will work closely with senior leadership to shape the future direction of the data function and deliver measurable business impact. The Role and Deliverables Define and execute the organisation's data and AI strategy. Lead cross-functional teams across data engineering, analytics, data science, and AI. Establish governance frameworks, operating models, and best practices. Drive the delivery of AI, machine learning, and advanced analytics initiatives. Partner with executive stakeholders to identify and prioritise high-value use cases. Build a scalable data capability that supports long-term business objectives. Your Skills &...

Consumer Goods Data Scientist (Contract) London 2 Days in Office Outside IR35 £400 - £500 Per Day 6 months long The Company They are a well-established consumer goods business with a strong presence across multiple markets. The organisation is investing heavily in data and analytics to improve customer understanding, optimise commercial performance, and support strategic decision-making. You will join a collaborative team that values innovation, curiosity, and evidence-based thinking. The Role and Deliverables Develop and deploy data science solutions to address customer, marketing, and commercial challenges. Build predictive models to support demand forecasting, customer behaviour analysis, and business planning. Analyse large datasets to identify trends, opportunities, and actionable insights. Partner with stakeholders across commercial, marketing, and analytics functions to translate business requirements into data-driven...

Data Scientist London 2 Days in Office Outside IR35 £500 - £600 Per Day 6 months long The Company They are a well-established media organisation with a strong presence across digital and traditional channels. The business is heavily invested in data and analytics, using insights to enhance audience experiences and support growth initiatives. They foster a collaborative environment where data science plays a key role in business strategy. You will join a team that values innovation, experimentation, and continuous learning. The Role and Deliverables Build and deploy data science solutions to support audience growth, content optimisation, and commercial performance. Analyse large and complex datasets to identify trends, opportunities, and actionable insights. Develop predictive models and machine learning solutions to improve business decision-making. Collaborate with stakeholders across analytics, product, marketing, and...

Data Scientist Location: UK Remote (occasional travel for workshops and stakeholder meetings) Contract Type: Outside IR35 Length of Contract : Initial 3-months, with a view to extend Rate: Competitive, dependent on experience The Opportunity Our client is seeking an experienced Data Scientist to support the development of advanced analytical models that deliver meaningful commercial insights and support strategic decision-making. This is an opportunity to work on a unique analytics programme involving large-scale commercial datasets, predictive modelling and the identification of external factors that influence business performance. The successful candidate will combine technical expertise with commercial awareness, helping to transform complex data into practical recommendations that drive measurable outcomes. Key Responsibilities Analyse large and complex datasets to identify trends, patterns and performance drivers. Develop and implement...

Data Scientist: £350-450 Outside IR35: Hybrid London (2-3x per week): Consumer Business Client A globally recognised consumer business is bringing in a Data Scientist to help untangle a fragmented data estate and power a fast-moving growth initiative ahead of peak trading season. You'll be working with genuinely messy, real-world customer data, not a clean warehouse, building models that directly inform retention, segmentation and pricing decisions. What you'll need: Strong hands-on Python and SQL Production experience with Databricks, Snowflake or Azure Synapse A track record in customer segmentation, churn or predictive modelling Comfort working with ambiguity and limited process The confidence to shape how things get done, not just follow a playbook The details: £350-450 per day, Outside IR35 2-3 days onsite per week (London) 6 months initial, genuine scope for extension Get in touch to find out more. Data Scientist: £350-450 Outside IR35:...

Data Scientist £400 per day | Outside IR35 | Six months | Remote, UK-based We are working with a specialist Data Science consultancy that is looking for a Data Scientist to join a major engagement with a global FMCG business. The role will focus on distribution and operations, using Data Science to improve areas such as logistics performance, forecasting, territory planning and operational decision-making. This is a strong opportunity for a Data Scientist with three or more years of experience who has built solid technical foundations and is ready to take greater ownership of their work. You do not need to be the finished article, but you must be able to work independently, communicate confidently and apply Data Science to genuine business problems. Working pattern The role will be completed remotely from the UK. However, the end client 's main stakeholders are based on the US West Coast. Candidates must be comfortable adjusting their working hours...

User Researcher | Outside IR35 We are looking for an experienced User Researcher to support the continued development of an innovative digital search product. You will work alongside product, business and technical specialists to understand how users interact with the service, test new ideas and ensure future improvements are grounded in clear research evidence. The Role You will lead research activities throughout the product life cycle, using a blend of qualitative and quantitative methods to uncover user needs, behaviours and challenges. Your findings will directly influence product priorities, backlog development and the exploration of new applications for AI-enabled and semantic search technology. Key Responsibilities Design and deliver research using interviews, surveys, diary studies and usability testing. Recruit and engage users from across the organisation to understand their experiences and real-world needs. Analyse research data and translate findings into...

User Researcher (SC Cleared) Predominantly Remote Up to £450 per day (Outside IR35) Initial 3-Month Contract | Extensions Highly Likely Active SC Clearance Essential We are currently seeking an experienced User Researcher with active SC clearance to join a high-profile government digital programme. This is an excellent opportunity to work on meaningful, user-centred services within a collaborative agile environment, helping to shape and improve digital experiences used by thousands of citizens. The successful candidate will bring strong experience delivering user research within Central Government or Defence environments, alongside a thorough understanding of Government Digital Service (GDS) standards and best practices. You'll work closely with multidisciplinary teams to ensure user needs drive product and service decisions throughout the delivery life cycle. Key Responsibilities Plan, design and conduct user research across Discovery, Alpha, Beta and Live phases. Apply a...

Senior Quantitative Researcher - Financial Decision Making - Outside IR35 Contract We're looking for a Senior Quantitative Researcher to join a team building quantitative models to support complex investment and credit decision-making. This is a hands-on research role for someone who has genuine experience developing models and understands the underlying mathematical and statistical methodology behind them. Key Responsibilities: Research and develop quantitative and predictive models to support investment and credit decisions Apply machine learning, statistical modelling and forecasting techniques to complex financial datasets Test and validate models, with a focus on robustness, performance and real-world applicability Collaborate with investment and technical stakeholders to translate complex problems into practical quantitative solutions Support research and proof-of-concept work exploring new modelling and AI approaches. Key Skills: Quantitative research...

Senior Python Engineer - AI & Microservices £450 PD (Outside IR35) | 3-to-6-month Contract | 2 days onsite in London (Hybrid) | ASAP Start Our trusted technology partner is developing innovative products and is looking for an experienced Senior Python Engineer/Back End Developer to join a fast-moving team. You will develop Python microservices, scalable services, voice chat, and data pipelines, using AI technologies including ASR, TTS, and LLMs. The ideal candidate will have strong Python skills, a pragmatic delivery-focused approach, and the ability to take ownership in a fast-paced, evolving environment. Key Responsibilities: Develop and maintain scalable Python services, microservices, voice chat, and data pipelines. Work with the Tech Lead and wider team on architecture, technical decisions, and solution design. Collaborate with product, data science, QA, design, and subject matter experts to deliver new features. Ensure applications meet high standards for...

Senior Python Engineer - AI & Microservices £450 PD (Outside IR35) | 3-to-6-month Contract | 2 days onsite in London (Hybrid) | ASAP Start Our trusted technology partner is developing innovative products and is looking for an experienced Senior Python Engineer / Back End Developer to join a fast-moving team. You will develop Python microservices, scalable services, voice chat, and data pipelines, using AI technologies including ASR, TTS, and LLMs. The ideal candidate will have strong Python skills, a pragmatic delivery-focused approach, and the ability to take ownership in a fast-paced, evolving environment. Key Responsibilities: Develop and maintain scalable Python services, microservices, voice chat, and data pipelines. Work with the Tech Lead and wider team on architecture, technical decisions, and solution design. Collaborate with product, data science, QA, design, and subject matter experts to deliver new features. Ensure...

A leading company is hiring a AI Platform Engineer (MLOps/GenAI). Hybrid position - 6-month rolling contract, paying up to £1100 per day, Outside IR35 depending on experience. Experience and skills required for the AI Platform Engineer (MLOps/GenAI) Experience building, deploying, and maintaining machine learning and generative AI solutions (e.g., LLMs, embeddings, retrieval patterns, vector search, model fine‑tuning). Strong MLOps knowledge across continuous integration, deployment, monitoring, and evaluation of AI/ML models. Experience with AI infrastructure (orchestration pipelines, GPU compute, model hosting services) and scalable AI data structures (including vector databases/semantic search). Deep software engineering capability in .NET Core/C# and modern back-end engineering, with flexibility to work across languages such as Python, Go, or TypeScript. Strong understanding of distributed systems, microservices, cloud-native patterns, and modern data stores...

A leading business is hiring a Agentic AI Developer. Hybrid position. 12-month rolling contract, paying up to £1000 per day, depending on experience. Experience and skills required for the Agentic AI Engineer, Agentic AI Developer, Python Fluency with modern ML toolchains (PyTorch/JAX, agentic frameworks, MCP). Experience with AI agent ecosystems using frameworks such as LangChain, AutoGen, CrewAI, and Semantic Kernel. Solid software-engineering fundamentals - tested, documented, maintainable Python Familiarity with libraries such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, LangChain, or Ray is a plus. Exposure to Knowledge Graphs (Neo4j / RDF / graph-based enrichment or retrieval). Experience with either Docker, Kubernetes, cloud (AWS / Azure) Experience integrating LLM APIs (OpenAI or similar), with prompt design and orchestration. Hands-on experience training and deploying learned policies for complex behaviours in robots or simulated characters is a bonus Ability to write...

Senior Python Engineer – AI & Microservices £450 PD (Outside IR35) | 3-to-6-month Contract | 2 days onsite in London (Hybrid) | ASAP Start Our trusted technology partner is developing innovative products and is looking for an experienced Senior Python Engineer / Back End Developer to join a fast-moving team. You will develop Python microservices, scalable services, voice chat, and data pipelines, using AI technologies including ASR, TTS, and LLMs. The ideal candidate will have strong Python skills, a pragmatic delivery-focused approach, and the ability to take ownership in a fast-paced, evolving environment. Key Responsibilities: Develop and maintain scalable Python services, microservices, voice chat, and data pipelines. Work with the Tech Lead and wider team on architecture, technical decisions, and solution design. Collaborate with product, data science, QA, design, and subject matter experts to deliver new features. Ensure applications meet...

C#, WPF, .NET Developer is required by global company for an initial 12-month contract. The successful candidate will have experience with detailed design, development, implementation, integration, and testing of software in C# to build windows/web-based applications. The ideal contractor would have experience in software development in C# (.NET Core 2.1+, .NET Framework 4.6+) and Visual Studio 2022. Experience in WPF, user interface design and MVC/MVVM design patterns. Experience with connecting to and consuming RESTful web services. Experience with generic design-patterns (Dependency Injection, Inversion of Control and similar) and .NET Frameworks (MVVM, WPF, MEF, Entity Framework) in the construction of large and complex software applications. Experience of using version control (GIT), change control and code quality control/review processes. Experience of working in SCRUM environments where regular builds, unit tests and integration testing are the norm. Can...