13 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...

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...

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 £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 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...

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...

Principle Systems Engineer (Outside IR35) Stevenage £500 - £600 a day 6 months initial contract with opportunity to be extended to 12 months Our client is seeking an SME Principal Systems Engineer to provide end-to-end technical ownership of a new physical system on a contract basis. You'll be the go-to technical authority for the programme, leading requirements definition, system architecture, and technical decision-making from concept through to delivery, ensuring the project is successfully completed. Roles/Responsibilities Own system requirements, architecture and technical direction. Act as the senior technical authority for a complex engineering programme. Lead multidisciplinary design, integration and problem-solving activities. Direct and challenge suppliers, partners and specialist engineering teams. Drive verification, validation and product qualification. Engage customers and stakeholders while shaping systems engineering best...

Principle Systems Engineer (Outside IR35) Stevenage £500 - £600 a day 6 months initial contract with opportunity to be extended to 12 months Our client is seeking an SME Principal Systems Engineer to provide end-to-end technical ownership of a new physical system on a contract basis. You'll be the go-to technical authority for the programme, leading requirements definition, system architecture, and technical decision-making from concept through to delivery, ensuring the project is successfully completed. Roles/Responsibilities Own system requirements, architecture and technical direction. Act as the senior technical authority for a complex engineering programme. Lead multidisciplinary design, integration and problem-solving activities. Direct and challenge suppliers, partners and specialist engineering teams. Drive verification, validation and product qualification. Engage customers and stakeholders while shaping systems engineering best practice....

Service Designer - Outside IR35 We are seeking an experienced Service Designer to support a major digital archiving programme within a highly regulated public-sector environment. You will work across operational, technical and compliance teams to understand user needs, visualise end-to-end services and shape practical, user-centred ways of working. The Role You will examine how users, processes, technology and governance interact across the service. Through research, collaborative workshops and service mapping, you will identify pain points, dependencies and improvement opportunities, turning complex findings into clear designs and actionable recommendations. Key Responsibilities Engage with users, subject-matter experts and programme stakeholders to understand current services and operational needs. Produce end-to-end journey maps and service blueprints covering people, processes, systems and supporting activities. Investigate pain points, manual activities, cross-team...

Business Analyst | Outside IR35 We are looking for an experienced Business Analyst to support a complex digital archiving programme within a highly regulated public sector environment. You will work across operational, technical and compliance teams to understand existing processes, assess the impact of change and translate detailed findings into practical recommendations. The Role You will help shape how regulated information and Legacy data are managed, ensuring future processes meet operational, technical and governance requirements. This will involve facilitating workshops, reviewing existing procedures and maintaining a clear view of requirements, risks, decisions and dependencies. Key Responsibilities Engage stakeholders to understand business needs, current processes and existing ways of working. Facilitate workshops involving operational, technical, compliance and subject-matter experts. Review Standard Operating Procedures, identifying gaps, risks and areas requiring...