Senior Data Scientist

National Physical Laboratory (NPL)

National Physical Laboratory (NPL)

Birmingham, UK

Posted on May 29, 2026
  • At UKTL, you’ll be part of a team strengthening the UK’s telecoms ecosystem through cutting-edge testing, research, and innovation. As a Senior Data Scientist, you’ll play a key role in supporting and collaborating with our Test and Research teams, turning complex data into meaningful insights that influence real-world decisions.
    This is your opportunity to work at the intersection of telecoms, cybersecurity, and national infrastructure, contributing to work that genuinely matters.


    Your impact
    In this role, you will:
    Dive into telecoms systems, technologies, and infrastructure, exploring how they operate and where improvements can be made
    Turn complex datasets into clear, actionable insights that shape research and testing priorities
    Work closely with test and research teams to solve challenges using data-driven approaches
    Create reports, dashboards, and presentations that communicate insights effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences
    Contribute to system development, operational improvements, and wider strategic initiatives
    Stay on top of industry trends, cybersecurity developments, and regulatory changes
    Build analytical tools and outputs that support investigations and decision-making
    Continuously refine data and insights to ensure they remain accurate, relevant, and valuable

    Successful Applicants must be able to commute to the UKTL offices in Solihull, Birmingham at least twice a week

    We strive to offer a great work life balance - if you are looking for full time, part time or flexible options, we will try to make this work where possible. This will be dependent on the kind of role you do and part of the business you work in.