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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 54 UK listings priced in pounds in the last 12 months. Base salary only.

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Operations Analytics and Insight Lead

This role involves leading the operational analytics strategy, managing a team of analysts, and driving business impact through data-driven insights and process improvements. Responsibilities include hands-on analysis, automation, and stakeholder engagement in a data-driven environment.

Harnham - Data and Analytics Recruitment London, United Kingdom £100,000 pa

Chief Data Officer

The Chief Data Officer will lead the transformation of the company's data and analytics capabilities, focusing on modernizing the data estate, building a self-serve data environment, and leveraging AI to enhance engineering productivity. Key responsibilities include defining the target operating model, developing a modern data lake and warehouse architecture, and improving the customer onboarding journey through data-driven personalization.

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

This role focuses on driving adoption and revenue for Databricks Lakebase, a fully managed Postgres service designed for AI-native and intelligent applications. The specialist will collaborate with account teams to engage technical and business stakeholders, lead complex sales cycles, and validate use cases such as real-time workloads and reverse ETL through proofs of value. Success involves enabling field teams, shaping go-to-market strategy, and positioning Lakebase against competitive databases in enterprise environments.

Databricks London, United Kingdom
Hybrid Permanent
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Forward Deployed Engineer

This role involves leading the design and implementation of production-grade data and AI systems for enterprise customers using the Databricks platform. The engineer will work hands-on to build end-to-end solutions, including data pipelines, ML/AI integration, and secure scalable architectures, while collaborating closely with technical and executive stakeholders. The position emphasizes customer empathy, reusable asset development, and influencing product strategy through real-world feedback.

Databricks London, United Kingdom
Hybrid Permanent

Lead Machine Learning Engineer - Retail

Lead Machine Learning Engineer shaping complex AI solutions for retail and consumer clients, from strategy through to deployment. You'll define technical direction, design scalable ML systems, mentor engineers, and drive innovation across high-risk, ill-defined projects. The role emphasizes reusable tooling, architectural leadership, and coaching both internal teams and clients.

Faculty London, United Kingdom
On-site Permanent

Client Success Lead

The role involves driving client success for dunnhumby’s Retail Media Portal by supporting internal and external stakeholders, delivering training, and gathering user feedback to inform product improvements. You will monitor product adoption and user journeys, identify process gaps, and act as a client-facing expert to ensure smooth implementation and ongoing support. The position emphasizes collaboration with product and client teams to enhance real-world usability and client satisfaction.

dunnhumby London, United Kingdom
On-site Permanent

Senior Software Engineer

Lead backend and edge/Io�t engineering for high-impact defence projects, bridging machine learning research with production-grade software. Design and implement scalable, robust systems in Python and compiled languages, while mentoring engineers and operationalising agentic AI solutions in a fast-paced environment.

Faculty AI London, United Kingdom
Hybrid Permanent Flexible Clearance Required
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Research Scientist (Machine Learning), London

A Research Scientist in Machine Learning will develop novel deep learning models and algorithms to advance drug discovery, working collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams of scientists and engineers. The role involves designing architectures, training models, and applying AI to biological and chemical challenges, with opportunities to lead projects and mentor others depending on experience.

Isomorphic Labs London, United Kingdom
Hybrid Permanent
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Roles hiring in London

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Data Analyst Jobs

£35k – £160k
26 open

Data Scientist Jobs

£50k – £130k
22 open

Senior Data Scientist Jobs

£70k – £130k
14 open

Business Intelligence Analyst Jobs

£56k – £56k
2 open

Business Intelligence Developer Jobs

£70k – £75k
1 open

Power BI 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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