Data Scientist (Contract)
AI Summary
The Data Scientist will take machine learning capabilities from prototype to production by defining datasets and optimizing models. They will also collaborate with CRM and SDR teams to embed model outputs into daily commercial processes.
Candidates must have a proven commercial track record in deploying machine learning models and strong proficiency in Python, SQL, and Google Cloud Platform. Experience working with real-world, imperfect data and the ability to communicate technical insights to commercial stakeholders are essential.
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Benefits
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Glasgow-based, hybrid working | £600–£700 per day | Outside IR35
Pursuit Marketing runs B2B outbound sales campaigns at scale.
We’re looking for an experienced Data Scientist to take an ML capability from prototype through to production. This is a hands-on delivery role, rather than a research position.
The details
• £600–£700 per day, depending on experience
• Outside IR35
• Glasgow based, with hybrid working
• Starting September 2026
• Initial 14-week contract, with potential to extend
What you’ll do
• Define clean, modelling-ready datasets and build robust validation around them
• Train and optimise models across multiple B2B datasets, including ranking and weighting
• Build scoring outputs, reporting and visualisations that commercial teams can act on
• Retrain, test and refine models against live data as volumes scale
• Work closely with CRM and SDR teams to embed outputs into day-to-day processes
• Help establish the processes and infrastructure needed to make ML repeatable and scalable
If you're a Data Scientist who enjoys taking
models out of the notebook and making them work in the real world, we'd like to
hear from you.
Requirements
What we’re looking for• A proven commercial track record taking ML models from prototype through to production
• Strong experience with Google Cloud Platform, BigQuery and Vertex AI
• Strong Python and SQL skills
• Experience in feature engineering, statistical validation and model evaluation
• Comfortable working with messy, imperfect real-world data rather than clean benchmark datasets
• Able to explain model outputs clearly to both technical and commercial audiences
Experience with B2B sales, outbound, CRM or conversation intelligence data would be a bonus, but isn't essential.
Benefits
• £600–£700 per day, depending on experience• Outside IR35
• Glasgow based, with hybrid working
• Starting September 2026
• Initial 14-week contract, with potential to extend
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