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Junior Data Scientist; SC Cleared

Job in City Of London, Central London, Greater London, England, UK
Listing for: Sanderson Government & Defence
Part Time position
Listed on 2026-09-30
Job specializations:
  • IT/Tech
    Data Scientist, Data Analyst
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 430 GBP Daily GBP 430.00 DAY
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Junior Data Scientist (SC Cleared)
£430 per day | Inside IR35 | 6 Months | London (2 Days per Week) | Start ASAP

We are seeking a Junior Data Scientist to join a high-profile public sector programme, helping to deliver data-driven insights that support critical government services and decision-making.

This is an excellent opportunity for a data professional looking to further develop their career within a collaborative, mission-focused environment. You will work alongside experienced data scientists, analysts and engineers to support the delivery of innovative analytical solutions across a range of complex challenges.

Essential Requirements:

  • Active SC Clearance
  • SC clearance must have been used within the last 12 months
  • SC clearance must have a minimum of 3 years remaining before expiry
  • Experience working with Python, SQL and data analysis tools
  • Understanding of statistical analysis, data modelling and machine learning principles
  • Ability to communicate technical findings to non-technical stakeholders
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Desirable

Experience:

  • Government, public sector or defence experience
  • Exposure to cloud-based data platforms such as AWS, Azure or GCP
  • Experience with data visualisation tools such as Power BI or Tableau
  • Knowledge of AI and machine learning techniques

Responsibilities:

  • Support the development of data science and analytical solutions
  • Analyse large and complex datasets to identify trends and insights
  • Assist in building predictive models and machine learning solutions
  • Create reports, dashboards and visualisations for stakeholders
  • Work closely with multidisciplinary teams to solve business problems
  • Contribute to data quality, governance and best practice activities

What's on

Offer:

  • £430 per day Inside IR35
  • Initial 6-month contract
  • Hybrid working with 2 days per week in a London office
  • Opportunity to work on meaningful government projects
  • Immediate start available

Junior Data Scientist | SC Cleared | £430 per day | Inside IR35 | London Hybrid | 6 Months

Reasonable Adjustments:

Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients.

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