14 Science contracts

As a User Researcher, you will be responsible for planning and executing a broad range of user research activities to help the team understand user needs and behaviours. You will gather data in terms of identifying core user groups and the process of the user journey which will be turned into actionable insights that shape the design of services and products.   As a User Researcher, you will gather any pain points from users during processes, gathering user needs at all points of a project. You will work with a degree of autonomy, guiding the choice of research methods and ensuring that the development lifecycle is user- centered. The role supports the delivery of user-centred, accessible, secure and effective digital services, aligned to Government Service Standard and organisational delivery frameworks.   User Research Practice You will be planning, designing and conducting qualitative and quantitative user research across the service lifecycle...

Research and Data Monitoring Consultant (Short-Term Consultant)   Contracting organisation : WaterAid UK Department / Team: Global Policy, Advocacy and Campaigns (GPAC) - Global Policy Team Assignment type: Short-term consultancy (cover assignment) Duration: 4 months Location: Remote / hybrid; attendance at WaterAid UK offices (20 Canada Square, Canary Wharf, London) as agreed Reports to: Research and Evidence Lead, Global Policy Team Anticipated start date: 3rd August 2026 - 18th December 2026 Closing date for applications: 21st July 2026   1. Background WaterAid is an international non-governmental organisation working to transform lives by improving access to clean water, decent toilets and good hygiene in some of the world 's poorest communities. WaterAid 's Global Policy, Advocacy and Campaigns Department (GPAC) leads the organisation 's efforts to influence global and national policy, grounding its advocacy in high-quality...

hedgehog lab Government Projects This is an upcoming opportunity. The role is not yet live but we expect to be hiring shortly. Register your interest now and we'll be in touch as soon as the position opens. We're looking for an experienced User Researcher to join hedgehog lab on a contract basis, embedded in government projects that affect people at scale. You'll plan and run end-to-end research from discovery through to usability testing, working closely with multidisciplinary teams to ensure decisions are grounded in evidence, not assumption. You'll be comfortable operating in complex, regulated environments and confident translating findings into clear recommendations that shape product direction. Location note: This role may require presence at an office in Newcastle for approximately 1–2 days per week. While this isn't confirmed, it's something candidates should be prepared for. We'd therefore encourage applications from candidates based within a...

Daily rate : £500 inside IR35 Location : Remote with adhoc travel Duration: initial 3-6 months contract with possible extension Clarence : BPSS check   The Role: The Senior User Researcher will help the team understand users' behaviours, challenges and motivations, ensuring that decisions are based on evidence. They will be responsible for selecting appropriate research methods, carrying out research ethically and inclusively, and ensuring insights are documented and shared effectively.   Requirements: The resource would sit within the existing UR team and support delivery across key areas, including leading research activities, shaping research approaches, managing stakeholders, and ensuring insights inform service and product decisions SFIA Level 5 is required due to the increased scope, complexity, and level of responsibility of the role. This includes leading content design across multiple teams and service areas,...

Role overview The Principal Data Scientist will lead significant data science work across AWTG and client programmes, shaping technical direction, standards and delivery approaches. The role requires deep expertise in data science, strong leadership and the ability to turn advanced analytics into organisational impact. You will work with multidisciplinary teams across data, AI, software engineering, product, QA and delivery to create practical outcomes for clients and end users. Key responsibilities Lead the scoping, design and delivery of complex data science products, models and analytical solutions. Set standards for modelling, validation, reproducibility, coding, documentation and responsible AI practices. Identify opportunities to apply machine learning, predictive analytics, optimisation or advanced statistics to business challenges. Guide data scientists, analysts and engineers in selecting appropriate methods, architectures and tools. Influence...

Data Scientist (Forecasting LLM Evaluation Python/SQL) Contract (OPutsideIR35) Remote UK Public Sector Project Overview We are seeking a Senior Data Scientist to work within a multi-disciplinary team to develop and deploy modelling and forecasting capability within a large-scale organisational environment. This role involves translating analyst and business requirements into well-defined modelling problems, building and evaluating time series and supervised learning solutions, and assessing the outputs of large language models for accuracy and reliability. The Data Scientist will collaborate closely with technical and non-technical stakeholders, communicating modelling approaches and results clearly at each stage of delivery. About the Role An experienced Data Scientist who can confidently translate ambiguous business requirements into rigorous modelling problems, build and evaluate forecasting and machine learning solutions, and assess...

Are you a Geospatial Data Scientist looking to grow your expertise and make a difference on projects across the world? You will join us as a Geospatial Data Scientist - a key member of our Geospatial Science and Digital Twins team, responsible for applying advanced analytical techniques to derive insights from its big data. We are proud of the different clients, countries and types of project that we get the opportunity to experience. We have particular expertise in large scale masterplanning projects and enjoy a mix of scales and projects type and aim to ensure our team members experience a broad range of projects during their careers. This is a permanent opportunity however we are open to candidates who wish to work on a contract basis (inside IR35). Key Duties Responsible for undertaking research and development into geospatial services and application of new technologies, development of automated solutions, including developing 3D virtual cities and digital...

hedgehog lab Government Projects This is an upcoming opportunity. The role is not yet live but we expect to be hiring shortly. Register your interest now and we'll be in touch as soon as the position opens. We're looking for an experienced User Researcher to join hedgehog lab on a contract basis, embedded in government projects that affect people at scale. You'll plan and run end-to-end research from discovery through to usability testing, working closely with multidisciplinary teams to ensure decisions are grounded in evidence, not assumption. You'll be comfortable operating in complex, regulated environments and confident translating findings into clear recommendations that shape product direction. Location note: This role may require presence at an office in Newcastle for approximately 1–2 days per week. While this isn't confirmed, it's something candidates should be prepared for. We'd therefore encourage applications from candidates based within a...

Role overview The Principal Data Scientist will lead significant data science work across AWTG and client programmes, shaping technical direction, standards and delivery approaches. The role requires deep expertise in data science, strong leadership and the ability to turn advanced analytics into organisational impact. You will work with multidisciplinary teams across data, AI, software engineering, product, QA and delivery to create practical outcomes for clients and end users. Key responsibilities Lead the scoping, design and delivery of complex data science products, models and analytical solutions. Set standards for modelling, validation, reproducibility, coding, documentation and responsible AI practices. Identify opportunities to apply machine learning, predictive analytics, optimisation or advanced statistics to business challenges. Guide data scientists, analysts and engineers in selecting appropriate methods, architectures and tools. Influence...

On behalf of UKRI, we are looking for a Data Scientist (Inside IR35) for a 6 month contract based Remote (Occasional travel to Swindon office).We are seeking a Data Scientist to join a live,...

Data Scientist (Forecasting LLM Evaluation Python/SQL) Contract (OPutsideIR35) Remote UK Public Sector Project Overview We are seeking a Senior Data Scientist to work within a multi-disciplinary team to develop and deploy modelling and forecasting capability within a large-scale organisational environment. This role involves translating analyst and business requirements into well-defined modelling problems, building and evaluating time series and supervised learning solutions, and assessing the outputs of large language models for accuracy and reliability. The Data Scientist will collaborate closely with technical and non-technical stakeholders, communicating modelling approaches and results clearly at each stage of delivery. About the Role An experienced Data Scientist who can confidently translate ambiguous business requirements into rigorous modelling problems, build and evaluate forecasting and machine learning solutions, and assess...

Are you a Geospatial Data Scientist looking to grow your expertise and make a difference on projects across the world? You will join us as a Geospatial Data Scientist - a key member of our Geospatial Science and Digital Twins team, responsible for applying advanced analytical techniques to derive insights from its big data. We are proud of the different clients, countries and types of project that we get the opportunity to experience. We have particular expertise in large scale masterplanning projects and enjoy a mix of scales and projects type and aim to ensure our team members experience a broad range of projects during their careers. This is a permanent opportunity however we are open to candidates who wish to work on a contract basis (inside IR35). Key Duties Responsible for undertaking research and development into geospatial services and application of new technologies, development of automated solutions, including developing 3D virtual cities and digital...

Job Information Date Opened 21/04/2026 Job Type Contract Industry Government & Public Sector Work Experience 5+ years Salary 375 - 400 Inside IR35 City Newcastle Province Bridgend Country United Kingdom Postal Code CF31 Job Description About Scrumconnect Scrumconnect Ltd is a technology consultancy that partners with organisations to deliver high-quality digital services and products. We specialise in user-centred design, agile delivery, and modern data platforms, helping our clients build solutions that are scalable, accessible, and impactful. Our multidisciplinary teams work collaboratively to solve complex problems and deliver meaningful outcomes through innovative technology and research-driven insights. Role Overview We are seeking a User Researcher to support the development and enhancement of a digital platform used by internal policy and analytical teams as well as relevant arm’s-length...

Contract User Researcher (GDS / UK Central Government Essential)   Contract : £550pd inside IR3 5Location : Remote with adhoc travel to Birmingha   m We are looking for an experienced contract User Researcher with a strong background in GDS and Central Government delivery to support a fast-paced digital programm   e. The ideal candidate will have proven experience planning and delivering rapid-turnaround research, with a particular focus on prototype testing, usability testing, and iterative design validation. You will be comfortable working within agile multidisciplinary teams, generating actionable insights at pace, and helping shape user-centred services in line with GDS standards and best practic   es. Key requireme nts:Strong User Research experience within GDS and/or Central Government environme nts.Extensive experience conducting prototype and usability test ing.Ability to design and deliver...