Data Science Jobs in London

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

Open roles
207
Salary range
£36k – £125k
Hiring companies
60

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.

Salary on the board

£36k – £125k

Based on advertised midpoints across the 75 priced listings posted in the last 12 months. Base salary only.

Salary visibility
37% of listings advertise a salary.
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Growth & Product Analytics Lead

Lead growth and product analytics initiatives by leveraging data to improve customer onboarding, engagement, and expansion. Design experiments, define product instrumentation, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive measurable business outcomes. Focus on translating complex data into actionable insights that directly impact revenue and product adoption.

Harnham - Data and Analytics Recruitment London, United Kingdom £160,000 – £180,000 pa

Client Director

Leads senior client relationships and commercial agreements across Tesco and its supplier partners, translating complex data into actionable growth strategies. Focuses on developing high-performing teams and delivering integrated, data-driven outcomes that drive profitable growth. Works closely with multiple Tesco divisions to embed customer insight into strategic decision-making.

dunnhumby London, United Kingdom

Business Planning Manager

This role involves shaping business strategy and leading the annual planning process for Tesco Media, translating strategic priorities into actionable plans and performance metrics. The Business Planning Manager will drive financial analysis, forecasting, and cross-team alignment, delivering insights and recommendations to senior leadership. A key focus is improving planning processes and enabling data-driven decision-making across the organisation.

dunnhumby London, United Kingdom

Sales Effectiveness Pursuit Lead

The team is currently recruiting for the role of Pursuit Lead. This critical role will report directly to the Head of Pursuit Sales Effectiveness and will partner closely with EMEA regional leadership, sales leadership and commercial teams to secure multi-million-pound...

WTW London, United Kingdom

Talent Strategist

A World-Changing Company Palantir builds the world’s leading software for data-driven decisions and operations. By bringing the right data to the people who need it, our platforms empower our partners to develop lifesaving drugs, forecast supply chain disruptions, locate missing...

Palantir Technologies London, United Kingdom
Hybrid

Senior Data Analyst

Senior Data AnalystUp to £80,000 + Bonus - LondonWe are partnering with a growing, technology-driven organisation operating within the investment and asset management space that is investing heavily in data and analytics to support its continued growth and innovation.Due to...

Tenth Revolution Group London, United Kingdom £70,000 – £80,000 pa
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Product Marketing Manager – Enterprise Architects, EMEA

This role focuses on developing and executing go-to-market strategies tailored to Enterprise Architects across EMEA, translating Snowflake’s technical platform strengths into compelling architectural narratives. The candidate will lead regional marketing programmes, enable sales teams with targeted messaging, and build a community-driven engagement model to foster long-term platform advocacy. A strong emphasis is placed on bridging regional insights with global strategy, ensuring technical value propositions are clearly communicated to data and AI decision-makers.

Snowflake London, United Kingdom
Hybrid Permanent

Solution Data Architect - Data Insights & Personalisation

Solution Data Architect - Data Insights & PersonalisationS2R are seeking an experienced Solution Architect to support a major data, insights and personalisation programme. The role will focus on defining the architecture across customer data, analytics, segmentation and personalisation capabilities, ensuring...

SR2 London, United Kingdom £600 – £700 pd
The scene

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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