Location: London or Manchester
This position is offered on a 12‑month FTC basis.
Role:
The business demands for Data Science and AI products have increased leading to a natural expansion of the teams. As a Data Scientist role you'll work In a multi-disciplinary setup to develop, test, deploy and implement data products in production.
Responsibilities:
- Apply expertise in mathematics, statistics, data science, machine learning and AI (Including GenAI) to deliver business value by solve complex business problems.
- Develop, test, deploy, monitor and maintain data products In production using Industry best practice MLOps capabilities.
- Adhere to all data science governance, regulatory and legal requirements and best practice.
- Work collaboratively with colleagues from across different disciplines Including but not limited data engineering, data modellers, architects, risk and compliance and business functions.
- Communicate outputs and findings to a range of stakeholders with a clear focus on the business value.
Knowledge, Skills & Experience:
- A Data Science and AI expert with a proven track record in leveraging data science and AI methods to solve business problems and deliver tangible business value.
- Educated to MSc, PhD or equivalent apprenticeship level in physics, mathematics, statistics, data science, AI or computer science.
- Proven expertise In using relevant coding languages (Python, SQL etc.), tools (e.g. GIT, CI/CD pipelines, MLFlow etc.) and platforms (Databricks etc.) to deliver data products.
- Strong problem-solving skills are essential, along with an ability to manage a varied workload.
- Effective communication skills with ability to convey "why do we care" messages clearly to broad range of stakeholders having different technical capabilities.
- Motivated by delivering results in a fast-paced digital and transformational organisation.
- Collaborative, team player with a tenacious, resilient mentality and can do attitude.
- Experience in the Telecommunications sector is a bonus
Be Yourself. Make an Impact. Join Us.
As a recognised Top 50 Inclusive Employer in the UK, we believe that diversity fuels innovation and success. We’re committed to building a workplace that reflects the communities and customers we serve. At TalkTalk, inclusion is part of our DNA – we’re all 100% human, and we’ve created a culture where you can truly be yourself.
We’re not your traditional 9-5. We’re a dynamic, flexible workplace, and we’re excited to hear how you like to work. Whether you thrive in collaboration, focus better at home, or prefer a bit of both – let’s make it work.
What We Offer:
- Flexible hybrid working – with a minimum of 50% office presence to support teamwork and connection
- Collaborative office spaces designed for creative thinking and innovation
- Free on-site parking at our offices
- Generous holiday package – 25 days annual leave, 3 wellbeing days, and your birthday off (plus the option to buy up to 10 more days!)
- Private healthcare for all employees
- Competitive pension scheme and performance-related bonus opportunities
- Free broadband for all employees
- Life event gifts – celebrating milestones like marriages and births
- Inclusive employee networks – open to all, supporting peer connection and thought-provoking conversations
- Salary sacrifice scheme – save on dental, gym, and more
- Big retail and leisure discounts
- 3 paid volunteering days a year – because making a difference matters to us too
