Data Scientist

Job Title: Data ScientistJob Type: Fixed-Term Contract (FTC) until March 2026Location: RemoteSalary: £31,000 - £36,500About the RoleWe're working on behalf of a leading charity to find a talented Data Scientist for their advanced analytics team. This is a unique opportunity to develop and implement data science solutions that support their mission. In this role, you will design and deploy models to drive data-informed decision-making, collaborating with various teams across the organisation to ensure that solutions meet their needs.Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with stakeholders across the charity to showcase the potential of data science and identify impactful opportunities.
• Develop and deploy advanced data science models, with an initial focus on building NLP capabilities for helpline services to better understand children's concerns and improve reporting. This includes creating, fine-tuning, and deploying machine learning models, including generative and non-generative language models.
• Stay current with industry advancements, ensuring models are optimised for specific needs.

About YouWe're looking for someone with:

• Strong experience in data science and machine learning, with the ability to select the best models based on project goals and resources.
• Advanced programming skills in Python and SQL, along with experience using NLP, machine learning libraries, frameworks, and data visualisation techniques.
• Proven experience in deploying machine learning models and a solid understanding of model evaluation metrics.
• Experience with cloud platforms, especially Azure.
• Knowledge of coding best practices and version control (e.g., Git) in collaborative software projects.
• A creative, solution-focused approach and the tenacity to make ideas happen.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts and ethical AI considerations to non-technical audiences.
• Strong relationship-building skills to collaborate effectively with stakeholders across teams.

This is a Fixed Term Contract till March 2026. Paying between £31,000 and £36,500 per annum with strong company benefits. A remote role and with offices around the country.If you are interested in the role, please feel free to apply.

Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer. Job suitability is assessed on merit in accordance with the individual's skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.