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

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Director of Data

This role involves leading the data research strategy, developing new data products, and managing a team of data professionals. You will work closely with senior leadership to drive innovation and commercial growth through advanced data analysis and AI.

Harnham - Data and Analytics Recruitment London, United Kingdom £140,000 – £150,000 pa

Customer Analytics Manager

This role involves leading customer analytics efforts, including lifecycle analysis, segmentation, retention, and profitability. You'll work with complex datasets to provide actionable insights and manage 1-2 analysts.

Harnham - Data and Analytics Recruitment London, United Kingdom £60,000 – £70,000 pa
Hybrid Contract
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Senior Solutions Architect (Transport)

Acts as a senior technical advisor to major enterprise customers, driving adoption of the Databricks platform through strategic data and AI initiatives. Focuses on executive engagement, complex solution design across cloud ecosystems, and mentoring technical teams. Combines deep technical expertise with thought leadership to influence large-scale digital transformation.

Databricks London, United Kingdom
Hybrid Permanent
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Senior Staff Software Engineer - Delta

Design and develop high-performance backend systems for Databricks workspaces, focusing on scalability, low latency, and reliability. Lead technical projects across teams, drive architecture decisions, and mentor engineers while solving complex distributed systems challenges at exabyte scale. Contribute to open-source innovations in data storage and processing through the Delta Lake ecosystem.

Databricks London, United Kingdom

Customer Director (Maritime)

The Customer Director (Maritime) will establish and lead a new business unit focused on AI solutions for the Royal Navy, NATO/AUKUS, and maritime defence clients. This role combines strategic sales leadership with deep domain expertise, driving revenue growth, shaping AI-driven capabilities for naval operations, and overseeing delivery of high-impact technology projects. The role requires building senior-level relationships and translating complex maritime challenges into scalable, ethical AI solutions.

Faculty AI London, United Kingdom
Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

Platform Engineer

This role involves designing and maintaining the MLOps and deployment infrastructure that supports production-grade machine learning systems. You'll build and evolve containerised, cloud-agnostic platforms using Kubernetes and infrastructure-as-code, enabling data scientists to transition models from exploration to deployment. The position emphasizes ownership of scalable, secure DevSecOps pipelines across AWS, Azure, and GCP for diverse client environments.

Faculty AI London, United Kingdom
Hybrid Permanent

Senior Brand Designer, Experiential

This role focuses on translating Synthesia’s brand into global experiential environments, including trade shows, conferences, and customer events. The designer will lead end-to-end creation of physical and digital experiences, from concept to on-site execution, ensuring cohesive brand expression across spatial design, signage, digital content, and merchandise. Strong production discipline and cross-functional collaboration are central to the role.

Synthesia London, United Kingdom
Remote Permanent
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Research Scientist (Applied LLMs), London

A Research Scientist will apply Large Language Models to drug discovery challenges, developing novel ML techniques and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams. The role involves pushing the boundaries of LLMs on biological and medical data, refining models, and contributing to a culture of innovation in AI-driven drug design.

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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