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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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£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 111 priced listings posted in the last 12 months. Base salary only.

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Lead Machine Learning Engineer - Retail

As a Lead Machine Learning Engineer, you will set the technical direction for complex AI projects, design and maintain scalable ML systems, and lead a team of engineers. You will drive innovation, mentor team members, and act as a technical expert for clients, ensuring successful project delivery and adoption of new technologies.

Faculty London, United Kingdom
On-site Permanent

Principal Data Scientist - Finance

This role involves partnering with key business stakeholders to optimize and automate finance processes using data science and automation tools. The Principal Data Scientist will design and implement process upgrades, leveraging Python, SQL, and other big data technologies to drive efficiency and modernization within the finance function.

SF Partners London, United Kingdom £60,000 – £90,000 pa
On-site Permanent

Retail Senior Client Lead

As a Retail Senior Client Lead, you will work closely with Tesco’s Insight, Personalisation, and Media teams to drive customer-centric strategies and deliver business value. You will collaborate with data scientists to understand customer behavior and identify opportunities for increased supplier investment and optimisation.

dunnhumby London, United Kingdom
Hybrid Contract Flexible

ERP Data Workstream Lead

This role involves leading the data workstream for a major ERP transformation programme, focusing on data strategy, governance, and migration. You will work closely with Finance, IT, and project teams to ensure data is structured, accurate, and ready for go-live, while also supporting long-term automation and analytics goals.

Marc Daniels London, United Kingdom £95,000 – £110,000 pa
On-site Permanent

Senior Reinsurance Analytics Consultant

This role involves delivering pricing and risk modelling for reinsurance structures, building and refining models, and turning complex data into actionable insights. You will work closely with clients, brokers, and underwriting teams, supporting business development and client delivery initiatives.

High Finance (UK) Limited T / A HFG London, United Kingdom £100,000 – £120,000 pa
On-site Permanent
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Senior AI/ML Engineer (LLM's / RAG Pipeline Development)

This role involves hands-on development and deployment of LLM-based applications into production environments, bridging the gap between AI/ML and production-grade software. You will work in a newly formed R&D team, contributing to modern AI approaches and shaping how data drives product capability in a fast-growing, market-leading company.

HAYS Specialist Recruitment Guildford, United Kingdom £85,000 – £125,000 pa
On-site Permanent

Finance Systems and Data Lead

This role involves leading the implementation of a new ERP system to modernize finance processes and improve data visibility. You will define the data and systems strategy, coordinate data migration, and ensure data quality and governance. The position requires experience in finance systems, data governance, and ERP transformations, with a focus on cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder management.

Marc Daniels London, United Kingdom £95,000 – £110,000 pa
On-site Permanent

Data Lead / Data Governance Lead

As a Data Lead, you will define the future-state data model and governance framework for a large-scale retail media transformation project. You'll work cross-functionally to enhance data integrity, reporting, and business intelligence, establishing a scalable 'single source of truth' across the retail media ecosystem.

Pontoon Shepherds Bush, London, United Kingdom
Hybrid Contract
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Data Analyst Jobs

£33k – £220k
39 open

Data Scientist Jobs

£28k – £140k
33 open

Senior Data Scientist Jobs

£60k – £140k
12 open

Business Intelligence Analyst Jobs

£33k – £75k
6 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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  • 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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