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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.

Open roles
209
Salary range
£36k – £125k
Hiring companies
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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.

Salary on the board

£36k – £125k

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

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Staff Analyst, GTM Analytics

This role involves transforming GTM data into actionable insights to drive business growth, with a focus on metrics analysis, QBRs, and ROI optimization. The analyst will work closely with EMEA stakeholders, using SQL, dbt, and Snowflake to build scalable analytical solutions and advance AI-driven self-service analytics. Emphasis is placed on data quality, automation, and strategic decision support through clear communication of complex findings.

Snowflake London, United Kingdom
Hybrid Permanent

Senior Customer Analyst

This role involves delivering actionable insights from customer data to influence commercial strategy in a high-growth telecoms business. The Senior Customer Analyst will lead deep-dive analyses on churn, retention, segmentation, and marketing performance, working directly with senior stakeholders. The position emphasizes translating complex data into strategic decisions using SQL, Python/R, and a strong commercial mindset.

Harnham - Data and Analytics Recruitment London, United Kingdom £65,000 – £80,000 pa
Hybrid Permanent
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Lead Genomic Data Scientist - Cancer (we have office locations in Cambridge, Leeds & London)

This role involves leading cancer genome analysis and interpretation projects, providing technical and scientific leadership within a bioinformatics consulting team. The position drives end-to-end genomic analysis initiatives, develops best practices, and collaborates with internal and external stakeholders to deliver impactful research outcomes using large-scale genomic data.

Genomics England Canary Wharf, London, E14 5AB, United Kingdom £71,000 – £100,000 pa
Hybrid Permanent

Trainee AI and Automation Practitioner | No experience needed (Ref: 9301)

This traineeship offers hands-on experience in AI and automation, focusing on practical projects like building AI-powered workflows, chatbots, and automated business processes. Trainees will learn prompt engineering, workflow automation, and AI ethics while developing a professional portfolio. The programme supports career entry into roles such as AI Operations Assistant or Automation Specialist.

Qualify Nation Recruitment London, United Kingdom £28,000 – £38,000 pa
Remote

Lead Data Engineer

This role involves designing and building scalable data pipelines and distributed systems to support both operational and AI workloads. The engineer will implement real-time and batch processing, optimise vector search for AI features, and establish data quality and governance frameworks. Close collaboration with backend and AI teams is required to support model training, inference, and product development in a fast-paced, product-led environment.

Matchtech London, United Kingdom £80,000 – £110,000 pa
On-site Permanent

Junior Manager, Business Intelligence

This role involves improving and delivering business intelligence reporting and dashboards, particularly in marketing and media contexts. The candidate will work closely with client data, enhance existing reporting structures, and collaborate across technical and non-technical teams to deliver actionable insights. Emphasis is placed on dashboard performance, data integration, and tailored client reporting solutions.

Harnham - Data and Analytics Recruitment London, United Kingdom £45,000 – £46,000 pa
Hybrid Permanent
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Pre-sales Senior Technical Solutions Engineer (Data and AI)

This role involves acting as a technical advisor to customers, demonstrating the Databricks Data Intelligence Platform through hands-on evaluations and custom solutions. You'll collaborate with sales teams to address complex data challenges in sectors like retail, media, and financial services, using expertise in Spark, cloud platforms, and programming languages like Python or Scala. The position emphasizes technical pre-sales support, solution architecture, and community engagement through workshops and meet-ups.

Databricks London, United Kingdom
Hybrid Permanent

Exposure / Quantitative Data Analyst

This role involves developing and enhancing analytical tools to monitor and manage natural catastrophe exposure across an insurance portfolio. You'll build automated data pipelines, create dashboards using Power BI and Databricks, and work with geospatial data and AI-driven solutions to deliver risk insights. The position requires close collaboration with underwriting, actuarial, and research teams to support pricing, capital modelling, and strategic decision-making in a technically advanced environment.

Insight Select Bishopsgate, City And County Of the City Of London, EC2M 3UE, United Kingdom £80,000 – £90,000 pa
On-site Permanent
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Roles hiring in London

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Data Scientist Jobs

£45k – £130k
23 open

Data Analyst Jobs

£29k – £180k
22 open

Senior Data Scientist Jobs

£71k – £130k
9 open

Business Intelligence Analyst Jobs

£50k – £60k
3 open

Quantitative Analyst Jobs

£80k – £500k
3 open

Product Analyst Jobs

£160k – £180k
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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