Operational Research Data Scientist Wanted | FTSE 100Operations Research | Optimisation | Decision Science | Mathematical ModellingSenior Operational Research Data Scientist (Contract) Contract: Initial 18-Month ContractLocation: Hybrid - London (Can look at professionals in Europe)Rate: Excellent Day RateIR35 Status: Inside IR35 OverviewWe''re partnering with a FTSE 100 organisation undergoing a significant transformation across its operational and decision-making capabilities. As part of this journey, we''re seeking a Senior Operational Research Data Scientist to develop and deploy sophisticated optimisation and decision-support solutions that drive measurable business outcomes.This is a senior, hands-on role for someone who enjoys solving complex operational challenges using mathematical modelling, optimisation, simulation, and advanced analytics. You''ll work closely with business leaders and technical teams to influence strategic decisions and enhance operational performance at scale.What You''ll Be Doing Leading the design, development, and deployment of Operational Research solutions from concept through to implementationSolving complex operational challenges using optimisation, mathematical programming, simulation, and decision science techniquesTranslating ambiguous business problems into structured analytical models and actionable recommendationsBuilding and deploying optimisation models focused on resource allocation, scheduling, planning, routing, network design, ..... full job details .....