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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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148
Salary range
£45k – £150k
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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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£45k – £150k

Based on advertised midpoints across the 56 UK listings priced in pounds in the last 12 months. Base salary only.

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Senior Data Scientist - MMM & LTV

This role involves owning and developing marketing mix modelling (MMM) and lifetime value (LTV) frameworks to guide marketing investment decisions. You will work closely with the Head of Performance Marketing to measure marketing effectiveness, optimize customer acquisition, and support significant budget growth using Python, SQL, and AI tools.

Harnham - Data and Analytics Recruitment London, United Kingdom £90,000 pa

Senior Data Scientist - (MMM)

This role involves owning and improving the company's Marketing Mix Modelling (MMM) framework, delivering actionable budget allocation recommendations, and designing and validating incrementality tests. You will work closely with marketing stakeholders to translate statistical findings into commercial insights and champion robust experimentation standards.

Harnham - Data and Analytics Recruitment London, United Kingdom £70,000 – £90,000 pa

Data/Insights Analyst - music

This role involves analysing streaming, sales, audience, and campaign data to provide actionable insights that shape decisions across A&R, Marketing, Digital, and Commercial teams. You will build dashboards and leverage data to inform strategic choices in the music industry.

Handle Recruitment London, United Kingdom £50,000 – £60,000 pa

BI & Data Analyst

This role involves leading data analysis, designing and delivering business requirements, and supporting the implementation of a revised Salesforce data model. You will work closely with various teams to ensure data accuracy, identify automation opportunities, and translate SLA requirements into performance-monitoring dashboards.

Michael Page Technology London, United Kingdom
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Head of External Drug Discovery Operations, London

This role involves leading the external drug discovery operations, managing CRO partnerships, and ensuring high-quality data generation for AI-driven drug discovery. The Head of External Drug Discovery Operations will design and scale a modern CRO infrastructure, align with internal stakeholders, and build a high-performing team.

Isomorphic Labs London, United Kingdom

BI Analyst

The BI Analyst role involves leading the analysis of repairs performance and commercial data, developing and maintaining Power BI dashboards, and providing evidence-based recommendations to improve services. You will work closely with operational managers and technical data teams to identify trends and drive continuous improvement in reporting and data usage.

Morgan Hunt Recruitment London, United Kingdom £56,000 pa

Salesforce Reporting Lead

This role involves designing and maintaining Salesforce reporting solutions, building executive-level dashboards, and automating reporting processes using AI tools like Microsoft Copilot and Python. You will work closely with global stakeholders to provide actionable insights and support audit and regulatory requirements.

GCS London, United Kingdom £650 – £700 pd
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PoliceAI: Senior AI Engineer

As a Senior AI Engineer at PoliceAI, you will lead the design, development, and deployment of AI-enabled products, translating policing needs into technical solutions. You will work with multidisciplinary teams to build secure, maintainable, and scalable services, and support the testing, evaluation, and validation of AI products.

College of Policing London, Eng, United Kingdom £78,000 – £85,000 pa
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Roles hiring in London

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Data Analyst Jobs

£35k – £160k
27 open

Data Scientist Jobs

£50k – £130k
24 open

Senior Data Scientist Jobs

£70k – £130k
13 open

Business Intelligence Analyst Jobs

£50k – £60k
3 open

Analytics Engineer Jobs

£40k – £85k
3 open

Business Intelligence Developer Jobs

£70k – £75k
1 open
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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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