Salary - £34,890 Work Type - Onsite Job Location - Lingley Mere - Laboratories, Lingley Green Avenue, Great Sankey, Warrington, WA5 3LP Role Type - Permanent Employment Type - Full Time Working Hours - 37.0 Hours per Week United Utilities' (UU) purpose is to deliver great water for a stronger, greener and healthier North West of England. We are committed to providing our services in a way that respects the environment, supports the economy, and benefits society. We value diversity, inclusion and innovation in our workplace, and we foster a culture where our people can grow, excel, and be themselves. We uphold our ethics, values and business model to fulfil our mission and, by setting clear goals and objectives, we create sustainable long-term value for our colleagues, customers and communities. Whether you work with a team that shares your vision or join a network of peers with similar interests, you will find a welcoming and supportive organisation to be part of. We've got a lot to offer. You'll be part of a thriving FTSE 100 company and will enjoy a range of core benefits that reflect your value and value contribution. Benefits A generous annual leave package of 26 days, which increases to 30 days after four years of service (increases one day per year), in addition to 8 bank holidays A competitive pension scheme with up to 14% employer contribution, 21% combined, and life cover Up to 7.5% performance-related bonus scheme, as well as recognition awards for outstanding achievements A comprehensive healthcare plan through our company-funded scheme MyGymDiscounts - gym and wellness benefit that offers up to 25% off on gym memberships and digital fitness subscriptions Best Doctors Salary Finance Wealth at Work courses Deals and discounts EVolve Car Scheme Employee Assistance Plan Mental health first aiders ShareBuy MORE Choices flexible benefits Enhanced parental leave schemes The Role: To work within the laboratory's Client Team reporting to the Production Manager and working under the supervision of the Senior Client Liaison Scientist. The designated point of contact for all analysis requests, incident management and customer queries/complaints. Able to provide a level of scientific support with regard to analytical techniques undertaken in the laboratory and explain to customer the limitations of the analysis provided. Team provide support to laboratory teams and production managers to deliver a robust analytical service. What You Will Be Doing: Customer & Project Ownership: Acts as the main point of contact for internal and external customers, managing projects end-to-end from request guidance and sample handling through to results reporting and complaint resolution. Technical & Regulatory Expertise: Provides expert advice on analytical suitability, sample matrices, method limitations, H&S risks, and stays current with changing regulatory and ISO 17025 requirements, including participation in UKAS audits. Quality & Performance Management: Maintains the client quality system, monitors laboratory performance against SLAs, scorecards, and customer expectations, and prepares data for customer liaison meetings. Operational Planning & Liaison: Plans and organises daily and short- to medium-term workload, liaising with analytical teams to ensure efficient project delivery, timely analysis, and accurate reporting, including incident management. Influence & Communication: Interprets and reports analytical results clearly, influences laboratory teams to meet turnaround targets, and communicates effectively with customers and internal stakeholders. What We Are Looking For: A minimum of a level 3 qualification in a relevant scientific discipline in line with entry to Membership of a relevant scientific professional body (RSC for example) A thorough understanding of the regulations to which the department operates - including ISO 17025, MCERTS, DWTS and ISO 5667 Good communication skills High level of IT literacy to include laboratory systems Basic understanding of, or experience in, analytical techniques used in an environmental laboratory Maintenance of a fully compliant CPD Financial awareness We rely on every employee to ensure our customers receive the best possible service, day in, day out. In return, we ensure that you will be well rewarded for your efforts, from an excellent salary through to development opportunities that will really kick start a thriving career here at UU.
May 12, 2026
Full time
Salary - £34,890 Work Type - Onsite Job Location - Lingley Mere - Laboratories, Lingley Green Avenue, Great Sankey, Warrington, WA5 3LP Role Type - Permanent Employment Type - Full Time Working Hours - 37.0 Hours per Week United Utilities' (UU) purpose is to deliver great water for a stronger, greener and healthier North West of England. We are committed to providing our services in a way that respects the environment, supports the economy, and benefits society. We value diversity, inclusion and innovation in our workplace, and we foster a culture where our people can grow, excel, and be themselves. We uphold our ethics, values and business model to fulfil our mission and, by setting clear goals and objectives, we create sustainable long-term value for our colleagues, customers and communities. Whether you work with a team that shares your vision or join a network of peers with similar interests, you will find a welcoming and supportive organisation to be part of. We've got a lot to offer. You'll be part of a thriving FTSE 100 company and will enjoy a range of core benefits that reflect your value and value contribution. Benefits A generous annual leave package of 26 days, which increases to 30 days after four years of service (increases one day per year), in addition to 8 bank holidays A competitive pension scheme with up to 14% employer contribution, 21% combined, and life cover Up to 7.5% performance-related bonus scheme, as well as recognition awards for outstanding achievements A comprehensive healthcare plan through our company-funded scheme MyGymDiscounts - gym and wellness benefit that offers up to 25% off on gym memberships and digital fitness subscriptions Best Doctors Salary Finance Wealth at Work courses Deals and discounts EVolve Car Scheme Employee Assistance Plan Mental health first aiders ShareBuy MORE Choices flexible benefits Enhanced parental leave schemes The Role: To work within the laboratory's Client Team reporting to the Production Manager and working under the supervision of the Senior Client Liaison Scientist. The designated point of contact for all analysis requests, incident management and customer queries/complaints. Able to provide a level of scientific support with regard to analytical techniques undertaken in the laboratory and explain to customer the limitations of the analysis provided. Team provide support to laboratory teams and production managers to deliver a robust analytical service. What You Will Be Doing: Customer & Project Ownership: Acts as the main point of contact for internal and external customers, managing projects end-to-end from request guidance and sample handling through to results reporting and complaint resolution. Technical & Regulatory Expertise: Provides expert advice on analytical suitability, sample matrices, method limitations, H&S risks, and stays current with changing regulatory and ISO 17025 requirements, including participation in UKAS audits. Quality & Performance Management: Maintains the client quality system, monitors laboratory performance against SLAs, scorecards, and customer expectations, and prepares data for customer liaison meetings. Operational Planning & Liaison: Plans and organises daily and short- to medium-term workload, liaising with analytical teams to ensure efficient project delivery, timely analysis, and accurate reporting, including incident management. Influence & Communication: Interprets and reports analytical results clearly, influences laboratory teams to meet turnaround targets, and communicates effectively with customers and internal stakeholders. What We Are Looking For: A minimum of a level 3 qualification in a relevant scientific discipline in line with entry to Membership of a relevant scientific professional body (RSC for example) A thorough understanding of the regulations to which the department operates - including ISO 17025, MCERTS, DWTS and ISO 5667 Good communication skills High level of IT literacy to include laboratory systems Basic understanding of, or experience in, analytical techniques used in an environmental laboratory Maintenance of a fully compliant CPD Financial awareness We rely on every employee to ensure our customers receive the best possible service, day in, day out. In return, we ensure that you will be well rewarded for your efforts, from an excellent salary through to development opportunities that will really kick start a thriving career here at UU.
Head of Data Science & AI Hybrid in London, United Kingdom We're looking for a Head of Data Science & AI You'll lead iwoca's data science function - a group building probabilistic and statistical models that make real-time lending decisions. You'll also be a key part of how iwoca embeds AI across the wider business: setting the pace yourself, and raising capability beyond your direct team. The company Small businesses move fast. Opportunities often don't wait, and cash flow pressures can appear overnight. To keep going, and growing, SMEs need finance that's as flexible and responsive as they are. That's why we built iwoca. Our smart technology, data science and five-star customer service ensures business owners can act with the speed, confidence and control they need, exactly when it's needed. We've already cleared the way for 100,000 businesses with more than £4 billion in funding. Our passionate team is driven to help even more SMEs succeed, through access to better finance and other services that make running a business easier. Our ultimate mission is to support one million SMEs in their defining moments, creating lasting impact for the communities and economies they drive. The team iwoca's data scientists build probabilistic and statistical models that make lending decisions in real time, support forecasting, and shape commercial strategy. Their work is deployed in production code and has direct commercial consequences - it's more than exploratory analysis. The function is now embedding AI into how that work gets done. Successfully leading it will require close collaboration with engineering, product, and commercial teams. The role As Head of Data Science & AI, you'll shape how a technically sophisticated team works - and influence how the wider business adopts AI. Doing that well requires a deep understanding of the modelling work: where AI genuinely changes the work, where it speeds things up, and where a different approach is better. You'll judge what's actually possible with these tools - and challenge the assumptions when the rationale isn't clear. iwoca's data scientists build probabilistic ML models on credit and commercial data, deployed in production, making real-time lending decisions across lending, product, operations, and strategy. The group has approximately 25 data scientists, split across a central team and smaller groups aligned to specific products or domains. You'll report to one of iwoca's co-founders, who is also a data scientist. AI enablement and adoption You'll set the standard for how AI is used across the group - establishing practices that make adoption safe and repeatable, and creating the conditions for a technically sophisticated group to advance together. Strategic direction You'll influence where the group invests its resources - deciding what to model, where AI accelerates the work, and where a lighter approach is more effective. You'll shape commercial and product decisions by making analytical trade-offs legible to senior stakeholders, and work with team leads to plan and prioritise across multiple streams. People and team You'll develop the people around you - raising capability across the group through clear standards, direct coaching, and a genuine investment in how data scientists grow. You'll spot where the gaps are and help close them. You'll also own hiring, shaping how the group assesses and develops talent as it grows. Commercial opportunity and coordination You'll spot commercial opportunities across the business - where modelling or AI can change outcomes - and work with Engineering, Product, and Operations teams to act on them. You'll represent the group in discussions that shape lending, risk, and product decisions, explaining assumptions, highlighting risks, and helping senior stakeholders act on analytical insight. The requirements Essential High AI agency: You actively experiment with AI in your analytical and technical workflows. You use tools like Claude Code, Codex, or similar to build, automate, and accelerate substantive work. You have a clear view on how AI changes what a data science team does and a track record of raising capability across the people around you, not just your own output. Transformation track record: You have led a meaningful shift in how an analytical or data science team works. You are comfortable navigating resistance, building adoption across different types of people, and making change persist beyond your direct involvement. Technical background: You have a background in probability, statistics, or a related quantitative field, with hands on experience building and overseeing probabilistic ML models on structured commercial or financial data. Production experience: You have managed the full lifecycle of models in production - deploying, monitoring, and retiring them. You are comfortable coordinating chains of model dependencies across different teams. Commercial acumen: You understand how modelling supports business decisions and know when to make trade offs between depth, delivery time, and value. Strategic leadership: You have experience setting data science strategy, aligning work with commercial goals, and translating technical modelling for senior stakeholders so they can act on it. People and team: You have experience managing a data science team, setting clear standards, and developing people - including having direct conversations about where the gap is and how to close it. Bonus: Domain experience: You have worked in credit risk, lending, or customer lifetime value modelling. Function scale: You have led a data science team of 20 or more people across multiple teams. R&D and forecasting: You have experience shaping a modelling agenda, including probabilistic or long term forecasting work. Industry profile: You have represented a data science team externally - industry events, publications, or advisory roles. The salary We expect to pay from £120,000 to £170,000 for this role. But, we're open minded, so definitely include your salary goals with your application. We routinely benchmark salaries against market rates, and run quarterly performance and salary reviews. The culture At iwoca, the best idea wins. We model our culture on independent thinking, challenging untested logic, and evidence based decisions. We prioritise learning and growth, and give people the autonomy to develop in the direction that makes them most effective. We're a tech company and believe in the power of AI to help us work faster and better. We provide the infrastructure where every iwocan always has access to the best models and where those models have access to all of our data. We will help our people to learn how to use and grow with the new tools available to them. The offices We put a lot of effort into making iwoca a great place to work: Offices in London, Leeds, Berlin, and Frankfurt with plenty of drinks and snacks. Events and community led groups, including running groups, padel, and monthly ping pong and pool competitions. The benefits Flexible working hours. Medical insurance from Vitality, including discounted gym membership. A private GP service (separate from Vitality) for you, your partner, and your dependents. 25 days' holiday per year, an extra day off for your birthday, the option to buy or sell an additional five days of annual leave, and unlimited unpaid leave. A one month, fully paid sabbatical after four years. Instant access to external counselling and therapy sessions for team members that need emotional or mental health support. 3% Pension contributions on total earnings. An employee equity incentive scheme. Generous parental leave and a nursery tax benefit scheme to help you save money. Electric car scheme and cycle to work scheme. Two company retreats a year: we've been to France, Italy, Spain, and further afield. And to make sure we all keep learning, we offer: A learning and development budget for everyone. Company wide talks with internal and external speakers. Access to learning platforms like Treehouse.
May 10, 2026
Full time
Head of Data Science & AI Hybrid in London, United Kingdom We're looking for a Head of Data Science & AI You'll lead iwoca's data science function - a group building probabilistic and statistical models that make real-time lending decisions. You'll also be a key part of how iwoca embeds AI across the wider business: setting the pace yourself, and raising capability beyond your direct team. The company Small businesses move fast. Opportunities often don't wait, and cash flow pressures can appear overnight. To keep going, and growing, SMEs need finance that's as flexible and responsive as they are. That's why we built iwoca. Our smart technology, data science and five-star customer service ensures business owners can act with the speed, confidence and control they need, exactly when it's needed. We've already cleared the way for 100,000 businesses with more than £4 billion in funding. Our passionate team is driven to help even more SMEs succeed, through access to better finance and other services that make running a business easier. Our ultimate mission is to support one million SMEs in their defining moments, creating lasting impact for the communities and economies they drive. The team iwoca's data scientists build probabilistic and statistical models that make lending decisions in real time, support forecasting, and shape commercial strategy. Their work is deployed in production code and has direct commercial consequences - it's more than exploratory analysis. The function is now embedding AI into how that work gets done. Successfully leading it will require close collaboration with engineering, product, and commercial teams. The role As Head of Data Science & AI, you'll shape how a technically sophisticated team works - and influence how the wider business adopts AI. Doing that well requires a deep understanding of the modelling work: where AI genuinely changes the work, where it speeds things up, and where a different approach is better. You'll judge what's actually possible with these tools - and challenge the assumptions when the rationale isn't clear. iwoca's data scientists build probabilistic ML models on credit and commercial data, deployed in production, making real-time lending decisions across lending, product, operations, and strategy. The group has approximately 25 data scientists, split across a central team and smaller groups aligned to specific products or domains. You'll report to one of iwoca's co-founders, who is also a data scientist. AI enablement and adoption You'll set the standard for how AI is used across the group - establishing practices that make adoption safe and repeatable, and creating the conditions for a technically sophisticated group to advance together. Strategic direction You'll influence where the group invests its resources - deciding what to model, where AI accelerates the work, and where a lighter approach is more effective. You'll shape commercial and product decisions by making analytical trade-offs legible to senior stakeholders, and work with team leads to plan and prioritise across multiple streams. People and team You'll develop the people around you - raising capability across the group through clear standards, direct coaching, and a genuine investment in how data scientists grow. You'll spot where the gaps are and help close them. You'll also own hiring, shaping how the group assesses and develops talent as it grows. Commercial opportunity and coordination You'll spot commercial opportunities across the business - where modelling or AI can change outcomes - and work with Engineering, Product, and Operations teams to act on them. You'll represent the group in discussions that shape lending, risk, and product decisions, explaining assumptions, highlighting risks, and helping senior stakeholders act on analytical insight. The requirements Essential High AI agency: You actively experiment with AI in your analytical and technical workflows. You use tools like Claude Code, Codex, or similar to build, automate, and accelerate substantive work. You have a clear view on how AI changes what a data science team does and a track record of raising capability across the people around you, not just your own output. Transformation track record: You have led a meaningful shift in how an analytical or data science team works. You are comfortable navigating resistance, building adoption across different types of people, and making change persist beyond your direct involvement. Technical background: You have a background in probability, statistics, or a related quantitative field, with hands on experience building and overseeing probabilistic ML models on structured commercial or financial data. Production experience: You have managed the full lifecycle of models in production - deploying, monitoring, and retiring them. You are comfortable coordinating chains of model dependencies across different teams. Commercial acumen: You understand how modelling supports business decisions and know when to make trade offs between depth, delivery time, and value. Strategic leadership: You have experience setting data science strategy, aligning work with commercial goals, and translating technical modelling for senior stakeholders so they can act on it. People and team: You have experience managing a data science team, setting clear standards, and developing people - including having direct conversations about where the gap is and how to close it. Bonus: Domain experience: You have worked in credit risk, lending, or customer lifetime value modelling. Function scale: You have led a data science team of 20 or more people across multiple teams. R&D and forecasting: You have experience shaping a modelling agenda, including probabilistic or long term forecasting work. Industry profile: You have represented a data science team externally - industry events, publications, or advisory roles. The salary We expect to pay from £120,000 to £170,000 for this role. But, we're open minded, so definitely include your salary goals with your application. We routinely benchmark salaries against market rates, and run quarterly performance and salary reviews. The culture At iwoca, the best idea wins. We model our culture on independent thinking, challenging untested logic, and evidence based decisions. We prioritise learning and growth, and give people the autonomy to develop in the direction that makes them most effective. We're a tech company and believe in the power of AI to help us work faster and better. We provide the infrastructure where every iwocan always has access to the best models and where those models have access to all of our data. We will help our people to learn how to use and grow with the new tools available to them. The offices We put a lot of effort into making iwoca a great place to work: Offices in London, Leeds, Berlin, and Frankfurt with plenty of drinks and snacks. Events and community led groups, including running groups, padel, and monthly ping pong and pool competitions. The benefits Flexible working hours. Medical insurance from Vitality, including discounted gym membership. A private GP service (separate from Vitality) for you, your partner, and your dependents. 25 days' holiday per year, an extra day off for your birthday, the option to buy or sell an additional five days of annual leave, and unlimited unpaid leave. A one month, fully paid sabbatical after four years. Instant access to external counselling and therapy sessions for team members that need emotional or mental health support. 3% Pension contributions on total earnings. An employee equity incentive scheme. Generous parental leave and a nursery tax benefit scheme to help you save money. Electric car scheme and cycle to work scheme. Two company retreats a year: we've been to France, Italy, Spain, and further afield. And to make sure we all keep learning, we offer: A learning and development budget for everyone. Company wide talks with internal and external speakers. Access to learning platforms like Treehouse.
Healthcare Operational and Financial Improvement Consultants We believe in the power of ingenuity to build a positive human future. As strategies, technologies, and innovation collide, we create opportunity from complexity. Our teams of interdisciplinary experts combine innovative thinking and breakthrough technologies to progress further, faster. Our clients adapt and transform, and together we achieve enduring results. We are over 4,000 strategists, innovators, designers, consultants, digital experts, scientists, engineers, and technologists. And we have deep expertise in consumer and manufacturing, defence and security, energy and utilities, financial services, government and public services, health and life sciences, and transport. Our teams operate globally from offices across the UK, Ireland, US, Nordics, and Netherlands. PA. Bringing Ingenuity to Life. Hybrid working - our approach is to be in the office or on client site a minimum of 2 days per week. However, the actual time you spend and where you spend it will vary by role or assignment, including up to 5 days per week on a client site. This role can be based in our London Victoria or Manchester locations Become part of the team We are recruiting Healthcare Operational and Financial Improvement Consultants in our Operations and Improvement capability Do you enjoy working on complex and challenging projects using your ingenuity to deliver real and meaningful value? Would you be motivated by contributing to a positive-human future? Are you keen to work to build improvement capability and operations excellence? Would you be motivated by working collaboratively in diverse project teams, often with a blend of colleagues, clients and suppliers? Is shaping your career pathway and the development of others important to you? If so, our Operations and Improvement consultancy roles could be for you! We are actively looking to recruit people at Consultant and Senior Consultant level. In the UK we work extensively with individual trusts, Integrated Care Systems, NHS England and other ALBs, Department of Health. Our primary areas of focus are: Operational and financial productivity Organisational PMO design and deployment Qualifications What we're looking for We are seeking talented individuals with experience across healthcare financial and operational improvement with a range of clinical and non clinical backgrounds. We are looking for candidates with skills and experience in the following areas: Core experience of delivering tangible improvement in healthcare operational environments from patient facing role to corporate and commercial roles. Previous experience in delivering large scale Cost Improvement and Productivity using project management principles. Core experience of working and delivering within the Healthcare sector - essential requirement. A track record of realising business benefits and improved outcomes in a healthcare setting. Wider experience deploying advanced techniques such as digital technologies, change management, operational risk management and supply chain management is advantageous. The ability to demonstrate leadership skills in large and diverse project teams. Experience working in partnership with clinical and operational teams to deliver improved performance. Confidence to work across multiple levels of an organisation, with the ability to influence senior stakeholders and navigate challenging discussions. Ability to demonstrate core consulting skills such as presentation skills, stakeholder management and to build rapport quickly. The ideal candidate will also have: The ideal candidate will bring strong consulting skills, including structured problem solving, data driven analysis, stakeholder engagement, and the ability to translate insight into practical recommendations. Experience working/delivering in one of the following sub sectors: Healthcare in public and private sectors DHSC, NHS Trusts, healthcare delivery providers (predominantly payers and/or providers) It is expected the post holder will be able to work independently, developing excellent relationships with stakeholders internally and externally, and delivering the highest customer service and business standards. Excellent interpersonal and team working skills; a natural integrator, comfortable navigating across system finance, care model design, governance, capacity and workforce modelling, clinical and operational excellence and working as part of wider teams. A drive for personal and professional progression. Facilitating workshops, providing compelling, evidence based insights and helping to manage complex and senior stakeholders. We pride ourselves on partnering with clients, delivering real and long lasting value. Our Operations and Improvement consultants are expected to be hands on, working together with our clients to bring energy, direction and expertise in helping to solve the most difficult operational and supply chain challenges. We know the skill gap and 'somewhat need to tick every box' can get in the way of meeting brilliant candidates, so please don't hesitate to apply - we'd love to hear from you. We therefore ask that you only apply if you meet the residency requirements (i.e. you are a British citizen or have been resident in the UK for the past 5 years), as this is the prerequisite for a security clearance. If you're unsure about your eligibility, we encourage you to review the UK Government's guidance on security vetting before applying. Benefits Health and lifestyle perks accompanying private healthcare 25 days annual leave (plus a bonus half day on Christmas Eve) with the opportunity to buy 5 additional days Generous company pension scheme Opportunity to get involved with community and charity based initiatives Annual performance based bonus PA share ownership Tax efficient benefits (cycle to work, give as you earn) We're committed to advancing equality. We recruit, retain, reward and develop our people based solely on their abilities and contributions and without reference to their age, background, disability, genetic information, parental or family status, religion or belief, race, ethnicity, nationality, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity (or expression), political belief, veteran status, or any other range of human difference brought about by identity and experience. We welcome applications from underrepresented groups. Adjustments or accommodations - Should you need any adjustments or accommodations to the recruitment process, at either application or interview, please contact us on
May 08, 2026
Full time
Healthcare Operational and Financial Improvement Consultants We believe in the power of ingenuity to build a positive human future. As strategies, technologies, and innovation collide, we create opportunity from complexity. Our teams of interdisciplinary experts combine innovative thinking and breakthrough technologies to progress further, faster. Our clients adapt and transform, and together we achieve enduring results. We are over 4,000 strategists, innovators, designers, consultants, digital experts, scientists, engineers, and technologists. And we have deep expertise in consumer and manufacturing, defence and security, energy and utilities, financial services, government and public services, health and life sciences, and transport. Our teams operate globally from offices across the UK, Ireland, US, Nordics, and Netherlands. PA. Bringing Ingenuity to Life. Hybrid working - our approach is to be in the office or on client site a minimum of 2 days per week. However, the actual time you spend and where you spend it will vary by role or assignment, including up to 5 days per week on a client site. This role can be based in our London Victoria or Manchester locations Become part of the team We are recruiting Healthcare Operational and Financial Improvement Consultants in our Operations and Improvement capability Do you enjoy working on complex and challenging projects using your ingenuity to deliver real and meaningful value? Would you be motivated by contributing to a positive-human future? Are you keen to work to build improvement capability and operations excellence? Would you be motivated by working collaboratively in diverse project teams, often with a blend of colleagues, clients and suppliers? Is shaping your career pathway and the development of others important to you? If so, our Operations and Improvement consultancy roles could be for you! We are actively looking to recruit people at Consultant and Senior Consultant level. In the UK we work extensively with individual trusts, Integrated Care Systems, NHS England and other ALBs, Department of Health. Our primary areas of focus are: Operational and financial productivity Organisational PMO design and deployment Qualifications What we're looking for We are seeking talented individuals with experience across healthcare financial and operational improvement with a range of clinical and non clinical backgrounds. We are looking for candidates with skills and experience in the following areas: Core experience of delivering tangible improvement in healthcare operational environments from patient facing role to corporate and commercial roles. Previous experience in delivering large scale Cost Improvement and Productivity using project management principles. Core experience of working and delivering within the Healthcare sector - essential requirement. A track record of realising business benefits and improved outcomes in a healthcare setting. Wider experience deploying advanced techniques such as digital technologies, change management, operational risk management and supply chain management is advantageous. The ability to demonstrate leadership skills in large and diverse project teams. Experience working in partnership with clinical and operational teams to deliver improved performance. Confidence to work across multiple levels of an organisation, with the ability to influence senior stakeholders and navigate challenging discussions. Ability to demonstrate core consulting skills such as presentation skills, stakeholder management and to build rapport quickly. The ideal candidate will also have: The ideal candidate will bring strong consulting skills, including structured problem solving, data driven analysis, stakeholder engagement, and the ability to translate insight into practical recommendations. Experience working/delivering in one of the following sub sectors: Healthcare in public and private sectors DHSC, NHS Trusts, healthcare delivery providers (predominantly payers and/or providers) It is expected the post holder will be able to work independently, developing excellent relationships with stakeholders internally and externally, and delivering the highest customer service and business standards. Excellent interpersonal and team working skills; a natural integrator, comfortable navigating across system finance, care model design, governance, capacity and workforce modelling, clinical and operational excellence and working as part of wider teams. A drive for personal and professional progression. Facilitating workshops, providing compelling, evidence based insights and helping to manage complex and senior stakeholders. We pride ourselves on partnering with clients, delivering real and long lasting value. Our Operations and Improvement consultants are expected to be hands on, working together with our clients to bring energy, direction and expertise in helping to solve the most difficult operational and supply chain challenges. We know the skill gap and 'somewhat need to tick every box' can get in the way of meeting brilliant candidates, so please don't hesitate to apply - we'd love to hear from you. We therefore ask that you only apply if you meet the residency requirements (i.e. you are a British citizen or have been resident in the UK for the past 5 years), as this is the prerequisite for a security clearance. If you're unsure about your eligibility, we encourage you to review the UK Government's guidance on security vetting before applying. Benefits Health and lifestyle perks accompanying private healthcare 25 days annual leave (plus a bonus half day on Christmas Eve) with the opportunity to buy 5 additional days Generous company pension scheme Opportunity to get involved with community and charity based initiatives Annual performance based bonus PA share ownership Tax efficient benefits (cycle to work, give as you earn) We're committed to advancing equality. We recruit, retain, reward and develop our people based solely on their abilities and contributions and without reference to their age, background, disability, genetic information, parental or family status, religion or belief, race, ethnicity, nationality, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity (or expression), political belief, veteran status, or any other range of human difference brought about by identity and experience. We welcome applications from underrepresented groups. Adjustments or accommodations - Should you need any adjustments or accommodations to the recruitment process, at either application or interview, please contact us on
People Source Consulting Ltd
Manchester, Lancashire
Senior Consultant - Data Science & Machine Learning Location: Manchester city centre (Hybrid, 2-3 days on site) + North West client sites Salary: £60,000 - £90,000 per annum Security: SC required to start, must be willing to obtain DV Are you an experienced Data Scientist or Machine Learning Consultant who wants to apply their skills to projects that really matter? We're growing a specialist team in Manchester and are looking for people who want to shape the future of AI in Defence and National Security. You'll use your expertise to tackle mission-critical problems - applying advanced data science and machine learning to real-world challenges in text, audio, image and video. From building models and leading implementations through to mentoring colleagues and influencing new propositions, you'll play a key role in both delivery and practice growth. What we're looking for Hands-on experience in data science or ML, ideally in Defence, Security, public sector or academia. Strong technical grounding in ML methods (Transformers, CNNs, Generative AI, etc.) with proficiency in Python and libraries such as TensorFlow, PyTorch or scikit-learn. Familiarity with cloud-based toolkits (AWS, Azure, GCP). Strong communication skills - able to explain complex findings clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders. Collaborative, curious and eligible for DV clearance. Why this role? Work only on high-value, impactful Defence projects. Join at the ground floor of a growing team, with opportunities to lead and shape its direction. Enjoy progression, variety and hybrid flexibility in a modern city-centre location. If you're passionate about advancing AI and want your work to make a real difference, we'd love to hear from you. People Source Consulting Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. People Source specialise in technology recruitment across niche markets including Information Technology, Digital TV, Digital Marketing, Project and Programme Management, SAP, Digital and Consumer Electronics, Air Traffic Management, Management Consultancy, Business Intelligence, Manufacturing, Telecoms, Public Sector, Healthcare, Finance and Oil & Gas.
Oct 01, 2025
Full time
Senior Consultant - Data Science & Machine Learning Location: Manchester city centre (Hybrid, 2-3 days on site) + North West client sites Salary: £60,000 - £90,000 per annum Security: SC required to start, must be willing to obtain DV Are you an experienced Data Scientist or Machine Learning Consultant who wants to apply their skills to projects that really matter? We're growing a specialist team in Manchester and are looking for people who want to shape the future of AI in Defence and National Security. You'll use your expertise to tackle mission-critical problems - applying advanced data science and machine learning to real-world challenges in text, audio, image and video. From building models and leading implementations through to mentoring colleagues and influencing new propositions, you'll play a key role in both delivery and practice growth. What we're looking for Hands-on experience in data science or ML, ideally in Defence, Security, public sector or academia. Strong technical grounding in ML methods (Transformers, CNNs, Generative AI, etc.) with proficiency in Python and libraries such as TensorFlow, PyTorch or scikit-learn. Familiarity with cloud-based toolkits (AWS, Azure, GCP). Strong communication skills - able to explain complex findings clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders. Collaborative, curious and eligible for DV clearance. Why this role? Work only on high-value, impactful Defence projects. Join at the ground floor of a growing team, with opportunities to lead and shape its direction. Enjoy progression, variety and hybrid flexibility in a modern city-centre location. If you're passionate about advancing AI and want your work to make a real difference, we'd love to hear from you. People Source Consulting Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. People Source specialise in technology recruitment across niche markets including Information Technology, Digital TV, Digital Marketing, Project and Programme Management, SAP, Digital and Consumer Electronics, Air Traffic Management, Management Consultancy, Business Intelligence, Manufacturing, Telecoms, Public Sector, Healthcare, Finance and Oil & Gas.
