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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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£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

This role involves owning and developing the company's Marketing Mix Modelling (MMM) framework, delivering actionable insights on marketing effectiveness, and partnering with marketing teams to improve measurement and channel performance. You will also design and evaluate incrementality testing programmes and build LTV models to support acquisition and retention strategies.

Harnham - Data and Analytics Recruitment London, United Kingdom £80,000 – £90,000 pa

Senior Data Scientist - Consulting

The role involves building and deploying machine learning models for forecasting, customer segmentation, and propensity modelling. You will work on the full model lifecycle, from data exploration to deployment, and collaborate with product, engineering, and commercial teams to deliver scalable solutions. The position also includes mentoring junior team members and contributing to data science best practices.

Harnham - Data and Analytics Recruitment London, United Kingdom £75,000 – £85,000 pa
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Manager, Marketing Insights & Operations — EMEA

This role involves partnering with EMEA Marketing leadership to provide analytical insights, standardize performance reporting, and support strategic planning. Responsibilities include maintaining a trusted view of marketing performance, forecasting, and driving adoption of data tools like Genie.

Databricks London, United Kingdom

FinOps Consultant

The FinOps Consultant role involves analysing and optimising cloud costs, building financial models, and delivering insights to business, technology, and finance leaders. You will work with billing data from AWS, Azure, GCP, and SaaS providers, creating dashboards and reports to drive cost transparency and savings.

TEKsystems London, United Kingdom £57 ph

Data Scientist

This role involves applying statistical methods for anomaly detection, transforming raw telemetry into actionable insights, and working with mobile app KPIs. You will own features end-to-end, from data source to dashboard, and collaborate with QE, delivery, and product teams.

Innova Solutions London, United Kingdom £45 – £50 pa

Statistician

The Statistician role involves collaborating with a multidisciplinary team on clinical trials, health services research, and data science innovations. Responsibilities include trial design, analysis, and statistical support for national clinical audits, directly informing NHS policy and planning.

Intensive Care National Audit & Research Centre - ICNARC London, Hybrid, London, United Kingdom £43 – £48 pa
Permanent

Data, AI & Analytics Consultant, Big 4, Professional Services

This role involves working as a Data, AI & Analytics Consultant for a Big 4 professional services firm, focusing on client-facing consulting, regulatory compliance, and implementing data and AI solutions. You will be based in Central London, traveling to client sites, and working with a variety of data platforms and tools to deliver practical and impactful analytics solutions.

Carrington Recruitment Solutions Aldgate, City And County Of the City Of London, EC3N 1LH, United Kingdom £120,000 – £160,000 pa

Senior Data Scientist

This role involves designing and delivering AI/ML models for forecasting, customer segmentation, churn prediction, and commercial optimisation. You'll own end-to-end data workflows, operationalise models using ML Ops, and collaborate with product, engineering, and client teams to align technical outputs with business outcomes.

VIQU IT London, United Kingdom £75,000 – £80,000 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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