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Data Science Jobs in London

The UK's financial and tech hub, home to a vast array of data science roles across industries.

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337
Salary range
£28k – £300k
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London is the epicentre of the UK's data science ecosystem, boasting a diverse range of opportunities in finance, tech, healthcare, and more. Major financial institutions, tech scaleups, and research-heavy startups all vie for top data science talent, making it a dynamic and competitive market. The city's blend of established corporations and innovative startups ensures a rich variety of roles, from data analysts and business intelligence (BI) analysts to data scientists and statisticians. While many roles are based in central London, there is a growing trend towards hybrid and remote work, offering flexibility to professionals.

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£28k – £300k

Based on advertised midpoints across the 106 priced listings posted in the last 12 months. Base salary only.

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Staff Data Scientist - Paid Marketing

This role involves leading the development and optimization of attribution models for paid marketing, building measurement capabilities for strategic forecasting, and delivering in-depth analysis to guide marketing investment. You will partner with cross-functional teams to drive the measurement roadmap and ensure clarity on key metrics.

Harnham - Data and Analytics Recruitment London, United Kingdom £87,000 – £113,000 pa
Hybrid Permanent

Senior Data Scientist

This role involves working on complex pricing problems in the insurance industry, building predictive models to understand risk and customer behavior, and translating analysis into commercial recommendations. The data scientist will have clear ownership of their work and direct impact on business outcomes.

Harnham - Data and Analytics Recruitment London, United Kingdom £100,000 – £130,000 pa
Hybrid Permanent

Media Sales Associate

The Media Sales Associate role involves supporting the development of media plans and client engagement strategies to drive retailer loyalty and brand value. You will collaborate with internal and external teams to shape and launch emerging solutions, manage client relationships, and deliver measurable value for customers and advertisers.

dunnhumby London, United Kingdom
On-site Permanent

Category Management Senior Client Lead

This role involves working with Tesco stakeholders to drive customer-centric decisions in Space, Range, and Merchandising (SRM). You will lead projects, manage stakeholder relationships, and collaborate with Applied Data Scientists to deliver insights and solutions.

dunnhumby London, United Kingdom
Hybrid Contract Flexible

Senior Data Scientist

This role involves designing and delivering advanced risk and predictive models in complex, regulated environments. You will work with large, sensitive datasets to build and deploy machine learning models, perform risk scoring, and develop scenario simulations to identify emerging threats and support evidence-based decision-making.

TXP London, United Kingdom £700 – £850 pd
Hybrid Contract

Data Architect

The Data Architect will design and deliver scalable cloud-based data warehouse and analytics solutions, working closely with Product, Engineering, and Analytics teams. The role involves supporting cloud migration, developing data models, and driving data architecture standards in a fast-paced retail environment.

DCV Technologies London, United Kingdom £400 – £500 pd
Contract

Senior Data Scientist

This role involves leading the development of predictive analytics models for an AI-first education technology platform. Responsibilities include designing feature engineering pipelines, validating classification and regression models, and ensuring robust and explainable outputs. The position offers a remote-first, flexible work environment with a focus on impactful contributions to the education sector.

Opus Recruitment Solutions London, United Kingdom £60,000 – £80,000 pa
Remote Permanent Flexible

Data Architect

As a Data Architect, you will design and build advanced data solutions and models, working closely with Product Owners and the Engineering team. Your role involves triaging new requirements, enhancing data models, and ensuring alignment with business needs while driving innovation in data warehousing and analytics.

DCV Technologies Farringdon, Greater London, London, EC1M 4BJ, United Kingdom £450 – £490 pd
Hybrid Contract
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Roles hiring in London

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Data Analyst Jobs

£33k – £220k
37 open

Data Scientist Jobs

£28k – £140k
33 open

Senior Data Scientist Jobs

£60k – £140k
12 open

Business Intelligence Analyst Jobs

£33k – £70k
5 open

Analytics Engineer Jobs

£50k – £220k
4 open

Business Intelligence Developer Jobs

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Hiring in London

London's data science job market is highly competitive, with a wide range of companies vying for top talent. Major financial institutions, tech scaleups, and research-heavy startups all offer exciting opportunities. The city's status as a global financial hub means that data science roles in finance are particularly prevalent, but there are also significant opportunities in tech and healthcare.

The trend towards hybrid and remote work has made London's data science jobs more accessible to a broader pool of candidates. This flexibility is particularly appealing to professionals who value a better work-life balance. However, the high cost of living in London remains a consideration for many.

FAQs

Common questions

  • Finance, tech, and healthcare are the primary industries hiring data scientists in London.

  • While many roles are based in central London, remote and hybrid work options are increasingly common.

  • Python, R, SQL, and machine learning frameworks like TensorFlow and PyTorch are widely used.

  • Salaries in London are generally higher due to the city's high cost of living and competitive job market. For specific salary ranges, refer to the salary section on this page.

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