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
313
Salary range
£28k – £300k
Hiring companies
85

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

£28k – £300k

Based on advertised midpoints across the 106 priced listings posted in the last 12 months. Base salary only.

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Entry
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45
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130
24 jobs
Senior
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300
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Lead
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Director
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Live jobs

313 live roles

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Data Analyst

This role involves leading the design and development of Power BI dashboards for key finance KPIs, building robust data models using DAX and Power Query, and translating complex financial data into actionable insights for senior stakeholders. The position is part of a finance team undergoing significant transformation, with a focus on modernizing systems and data infrastructure.

Harnham - Data and Analytics Recruitment London, United Kingdom £45,000 – £55,000 pa
On-site Permanent

Analytics Consultant

This role involves working in a strategy consulting environment, focusing on data and analytics to deliver high-impact client projects. You will translate complex data into actionable insights, build dashboards, and support evidence-based decision making across various industries.

Harnham - Data and Analytics Recruitment London, United Kingdom £53,000 – £63,000 pa
Hybrid Permanent

Category Manager Consulting Manager

As a Category Management Consulting Manager, you will translate dunnhumby's propositions into actionable strategies for clients, focusing on Price, Promotion, Range, and Space. You will work closely with clients across EMEA to understand their current processes, define future improvements, and embed dunnhumby tools and services. Your role involves strategic consulting, extracting insights, and building trust with operational and executive partners.

dunnhumby London, United Kingdom
Hybrid Contract

Price & Promotion Senior Consulting Lead

In this role, you will work closely with Tesco’s Pricing, Product, Tech, and Data teams to develop and implement new pricing strategies and tools. Your responsibilities include defining and delivering against the pricing roadmap, rolling out new pricing developments, and building strong relationships with stakeholders to drive business impact.

dunnhumby London, United Kingdom
Hybrid Permanent

Data Architect

This role involves acting as a senior Microsoft Data & Fabric authority in pre-sales and early client engagements. Responsibilities include designing end-to-end architectures, preparing and delivering POCs, leading discovery sessions, and guiding delivery teams to ensure scalable and secure solutions. The position offers significant influence and the opportunity to shape how Microsoft Fabric solutions are adopted.

Tenth Revolution Group London, United Kingdom £95,000 – £125,000 pa
Hybrid Permanent

Senior Data Architect

This role involves defining and governing enterprise data architecture, designing cloud-based data platforms, and supporting advanced analytics in the insurance domain. The Senior Data Architect will work closely with senior stakeholders to shape the long-term data and analytics strategy, focusing on large-scale, complex transformations in the London Market.

Tenth Revolution Group London, United Kingdom £75,000 – £90,000 pa
Hybrid Permanent

Forward Deployed AI Engineer

As a Forward Deployed AI Engineer, you will work directly with clients to own and implement Gen AI strategies, building end-to-end workflows and taking them to production. You will collaborate in small teams to deliver high-stakes projects, solve real-world problems at scale, and contribute insights back to Palantir's AIP product suite.

Palantir Technologies London, United Kingdom
Hybrid Permanent

AI-Augmented Cyber Security Engineer

This role involves designing and implementing AI-enhanced security controls, detection pipelines, and automation workflows. You will work across multiple teams to integrate AI-driven security capabilities, improve threat detection, and support incident investigations using advanced analytics and AI-assisted tools.

Eligo Recruitment Se12Up, SE1 2UP, United Kingdom £75,000 – £90,000 pa
On-site Permanent
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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