This position is offered on a 12‑month FTC basis

Join us as we embark on an exciting new chapter in our brand-new office at Circle Square, Manchester.

Driven by increasing demand for Data Science and AI solutions across the business, we’re expanding our teams. As a Data Scientist with TalkTalk, you’ll collaborate within a multi‑disciplinary setup to develop, test and deploy data products, seeing your work embedded into live production environments.

With a proven track record of applying advanced data science and AI techniques to solve complex business problems and deliver measurable commercial value, you'll bring a strong academic background - educated to MSc, PhD or equivalent — alongside hands-on experience building and deploying data products.

Confident working with modern coding languages such as Python and SQL, and industry-standard tools and platforms including GIT, CI/CD pipelines, MLFlow and Databricks, you'll be comfortable turning data into real-world impact at scale.

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

• 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