Data Scientist; ML Engineer

Do you want to do meaningful work that makes a genuine difference to society? Our main purpose here at The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) is to improve health and wellbeing by putting science and evidence at the heart of health and care decision‑making.

As an organisation we all collaborate to achieve this goal by empowering our workforce to do great things! Please note that this role may not be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route.

We reserve the right to close the advert early should we receive sufficient applications, so please don’t delay your submission.

• Design, build and deploy scalable machine learning models and pipelines, from data preparation through to monitoring and optimisation in production.
• Apply advanced analytical, statistical and machine learning techniques to solve complex business problems and support organisational priorities.
• Ensure all work meets high standards for data governance, ethics, privacy and security, championing responsible and transparent use of AI.
• Collaborate closely with data scientists, engineers and stakeholders to translate business needs into effective technical solutions.
• Evaluate model performance and outcomes, continuously improving models, data quality and analytical approaches.
• Contribute to building machine learning and AI capability across NICE through technical leadership, knowledge sharing, and support to colleagues.

The Architecture & Data team sits at the heart of NICE’s digital transformation, setting the direction for how data, analytics and architecture are used across the organisation. As a centre of excellence, the team defines standards, embeds strong data governance, and enables high‑quality, impactful delivery. Working closely with teams across NICE, it supports responsible innovation and ensures data is used effectively to improve health and care outcomes.

• Generous NHS Pension – Secure your future with one of the most rewarding pension schemes in the UK.
• Flexible working – Enjoy a healthy work‑life balance with options like remote working, compressed hours and flexible start/finish times.
• Exclusive discounts – Save on shopping, dining and more with a Blue Light Card.
• Inclusive staff networks – Join supportive communities such as Women in NICE, Race Equality Network, Disability Advocacy and NICE and Proud – we celebrate diversity.
• Tailored development – Grow your career with personalised learning and development opportunities.

We can offer you a great place to work with good benefits, flexible working, and a supportive, friendly, and inclusive environment.