Data Scientist

Salary: £57,000 - 97,000 per year

Requirements:

• We need proven experience in a professional data science or quantitative academic role, supported by strong mathematical and statistical competence.
• We need strong Python programming skills, including proficiency with NumPy, Pandas, and a deep-learning framework such as TensorFlow or PyTorch.
• We need a solid grasp of core data science techniques, including supervised and unsupervised learning, time series, NLP, and model validation.
• We need the ability to innovate new algorithms and translate complex business problems into mathematical frameworks.
• We need a rigorous scientific and entrepreneurial mindset, with the ability to measure model impact after deployment.
• We need excellent communication skills and the ability to explain complex technical solutions to senior and non-technical audiences.
• We value experience in project planning, technical feasibility assessment, delivery timeline estimation, and achieving measurable outcomes.

Responsibilities:

• We work closely with clients and cross-functional teams to define project scope, assess technical feasibility, and drive delivery excellence.
• We design and deliver bespoke data science solutions and shape the technical direction of high-impact projects.
• We map end-to-end data science approaches and design the associated software architecture for projects.
• We drive technical scoping and feasibility assessments for new projects.
• We build strong client relationships by acting as a technical advisor and shaping current and future engagements.
• We deliver bespoke algorithms and scalable software solutions that follow best practices for high-stakes decision-making.
• We set the technical bar for the project team, maintaining high standards of code, rigour, and delivery quality.
• We contribute to our thought leadership and reputation through teaching, public speaking, or open-source projects.

Technologies:

• AI
• Support
• PyTorch
• Python
• TensorFlow
• numpy
• pandas

More:

We established Faculty in 2014 because we believed AI would become one of the most important technologies of our time. Since then, we have worked with more than 350 global customers to improve performance through human-centric AI. We focus on responsible AI that delivers real-world impact, supported by deep technical, product, and delivery expertise across government, finance, retail, energy, life sciences, and defence. This role sits within our Retail and Consumer Business Unit, where we use AI to transform how retail and consumer businesses operate, compete, and serve their customers. We are a fast-growing business with a strong reputation, offering unlimited annual leave, private healthcare and dental, enhanced parental leave, family-friendly flexibility, flexible working, Sanctus coaching, and hybrid working. We are based in London, UK, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. We also support part-time conversations and review every application with a human.

last updated 34 week of 2026