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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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143
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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Data Analyst - Digital Commerce

This role involves analysing digital and e-commerce data across EMEA markets, using SQL, Adobe Analytics, and web analytics to understand customer behaviour and optimize the digital customer journey. You will build and maintain dashboards, support performance marketing, and partner with the Customer Journey team on A/B testing and experimentation.

Harnham - Data and Analytics Recruitment London, United Kingdom £35,000 – £40,000 pa

Customer Selections & Analytics Consultant

This role involves using customer data to improve campaign targeting and performance through SQL, data visualisation, and commercial insight. You will develop customer selections, build dashboards, and deliver actionable insights to support data-driven marketing decisions.

Harnham - Data and Analytics Recruitment London, United Kingdom £45,000 – £50,000 pa

Principal Data Scientist

This role involves leading high-impact, technically complex AI projects for financial services clients, with a focus on Generative AI and agentic systems. The Principal Data Scientist will drive innovation through hands-on development, mentorship, and thought leadership, while shaping best practices and technical direction across the organisation. They will also contribute to client strategy and bid processes, ensuring responsible and effective deployment of AI solutions.

Faculty AI London, United Kingdom
Hybrid Permanent

Technical Director of AI Safety

Lead technical strategy and R&D in AI safety, building and mentoring a high-performing team to develop cutting-edge red-teaming, evaluation, and mitigation techniques for frontier AI models. Drive scientific rigor and real-world impact through collaborations with leading AI labs and government bodies, while shaping global AI safety standards and publishing influential research.

Faculty AI London, United Kingdom
Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required
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Staff Software Engineer - Backend

Design and build scalable backend systems for a cloud-based data and AI platform, focusing on distributed systems, reliability, and performance at scale. Work across the full development lifecycle to improve data storage, access, and platform stability. Contribute to foundational components of the Lakehouse architecture while collaborating with cross-functional teams to meet SLOs and enhance developer experience.

Databricks London, United Kingdom
On-site Permanent
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Enterprise Sales Director, Utilities & Telco

Lead and coach a team of enterprise account executives focused on the Energy & Utilities sector, driving sales growth and consumption of Databricks' data and AI platform. Develop territory strategies, lead go-to-market initiatives, and build deep relationships with strategic customers and partners. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure customer success and forecast accuracy while fostering a high-performance sales culture.

Databricks London, United Kingdom
On-site Permanent

Senior Data Analyst

As a Senior Data Analyst, you will collaborate with various teams to transform complex business questions into actionable insights, focusing on customer behavior, retention, and product performance. You will build dashboards, reports, and support CRM strategies, working in a fast-paced, high-growth online gambling and sports betting platform.

Harnham - Data and Analytics Recruitment London, United Kingdom £80,000 – £90,000 pa
Remote Permanent

Head of Analytics

This role involves leading and developing a high-performing analytics team, driving the shift from descriptive reporting to actionable insights, and embedding AI and advanced analytics tools into daily workflows. The position offers a unique opportunity to shape the analytics function at a critical point of transformation within a well-established, consumer-focused organisation.

Harnham - Data and Analytics Recruitment London, United Kingdom £100,000 – £160,000 pa
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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