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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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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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Product Data Scientist

This role involves owning the full analytical lifecycle for product development, from defining problems to delivering insights that influence decisions. You will design and run experiments, build models, create dashboards, and work closely with product, engineering, and commercial teams to shape product strategy.

Harnham - Data and Analytics Recruitment London, United Kingdom £75,000 – £85,000 pa
Hybrid Permanent

Head of Data

This senior role involves defining and owning the company-wide data strategy, improving data quality and architecture, and managing a team of data engineers. You'll work closely with BI, product, and non-technical stakeholders to unify data across the business and drive strategic use of data.

Harnham - Data and Analytics Recruitment London, United Kingdom £80,000 – £140,000 pa
Hybrid Permanent

Media Agency Executive

The Media Agency Executive role involves driving Tesco Media’s offsite proposition by activating Tesco audiences across platforms like Meta, The Trade Desk, Pinterest, ITV, and Channel 4. You will work closely with agency activation teams to secure campaign adoption, build confidence in Tesco Media audiences, and influence investment decisions, contributing to the growth of offsite product adoption and revenue.

dunnhumby London, United Kingdom
Hybrid Permanent

Senior Applied Data Scientist

As a Senior Applied Data Scientist, you will lead and deliver complex data science projects, applying machine learning and human creativity to solve real-world business problems. You will work closely with the Tesco Personalisation team to develop and deploy scalable personalisation solutions, collaborating with a team of 30+ data scientists.

dunnhumby London, United Kingdom
Hybrid Permanent
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Workplace Manager

As Workplace Manager, you will oversee the day-to-day operations of Synthesia's London office, ensuring a seamless and welcoming environment. Responsibilities include managing front-of-house operations, maintaining office standards, and leading initiatives to enhance employee engagement and culture.

Synthesia London, United Kingdom
Hybrid Permanent
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Product Manager, Analytics

This role involves owning the end-to-end analytics product for enterprise learning and development, focusing on individual learner progress, programme-level reporting, and leadership views. You will work closely with customers, the engineering team, and designers to define and build a product that provides actionable insights and trusted data for learning leaders and executives.

Synthesia London, United Kingdom
Hybrid Permanent
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Research Engineer/Research Scientist – Model Transparency

This role involves researching and developing methods to ensure the reliability of evaluations and monitoring of advanced AI systems. You will work on projects like creating chain-of-thought monitorability benchmarks and collaborating with leading AI labs and governments to address transparency and safety issues in AI.

AI Security Institute London, United Kingdom
On-site Permanent Clearance Required
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Senior Software Engineer, Chem-Bio

This role involves designing and building reliable systems for AI research, working closely with interdisciplinary teams to translate research needs into well-engineered solutions. Responsibilities include architecting core platform components, writing high-quality Python code, and contributing to engineering standards and practices within a growing team.

AI Security Institute London, United Kingdom
On-site Permanent Clearance Required
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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.

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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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