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Due to continued growth, we are currently looking for a Data Engineer to join our Professional Services division. You will be part of a cross-functional Data Consulting team spanning data engineering, data science, AI, analytics, and visualisation. You will work with clients across multiple sectors, helping them explore next-generation data techniques, AI capabilities, and tools to drive measurable business value...
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The United Kingdom stands at the forefront of a data science revolution that's reshaping how businesses make decisions, governments craft policies, and society tackles its greatest challenges. From the machine learning algorithms powering London's fintech innovation to the predictive models guiding Manchester's smart city initiatives, Britain's transformation into a data-driven economy has created an unprecedented demand for skilled data scientists that far outstrips the available talent.
If you've been contemplating a career transition or seeking to position yourself at the cutting edge of the digital economy, data science represents one of the most intellectually stimulating, financially rewarding, and socially impactful career paths available today. The convergence of big data maturation, artificial intelligence mainstream adoption, business intelligence evolution, and cross-industry digital transformation has created the perfect conditions for data science career success.
Data science roles land daily across banks, product companies, consultancies, scaleups & the public sector—often buried in ATS portals or duplicated across boards. The fix: put discovery on rails with keyword-rich alerts, RSS feeds & a reusable ChatGPT workflow that triages listings, ranks fit, & tailors your CV in minutes.
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With AI/ML embedded across industries, UK demand for data scientists is rising fast. Lightcast data shows +48 % year‑on‑year growth in UK job ads referencing “data science”, “ML”, “NLP” or “predictive analytics” during Q1 2025. Yet fewer than 16,000 fully credentialled data scientists are active, while monthly live roles hover around 1,700–2,000. Specialist recruiters offer the best access to curated roles, salary insights and prepped interview support.
We screened 60+ agencies and included only those with:
UK-registered head offices (Companies House verified)
A named Data Science / Analytics practice
≥5 UK data science roles advertised between March–June 2025
This guide features the UK’s top 10 data science recruiters, salary benchmarks, in-demand skills, interview prep tips, FAQs and next steps.
The UK’s data science job market is evolving fast—from forecasting models and AI assistants to real-time decision systems. In 2026, data scientists aren’t just expected to build models—they’re responsible for shaping insights that fuel everything from patient care to predictive banking.
Welcome to the Data Science Jobs Skills Radar 2026—your essential annual guide to the languages, tools, and platforms driving demand across the UK. Whether you’re entering the job market or reskilling mid-career, this roadmap helps you prioritise the skills that matter most right now.
The data science job market in the UK is thriving—but also increasingly competitive. As organisations in finance, healthcare, retail, government, and tech accelerate digital transformation, the demand for data talent has soared.
Yet many of the best data science jobs are never posted publicly.
They’re shared behind closed doors—within professional networks, at invite-only events, or through member-only mailing lists and specialist interest groups. These “hidden” roles are often filled through referrals, collaborations, or direct outreach to trusted experts.
In this guide, we’ll show you how to unlock these hidden opportunities by engaging with key UK professional bodies such as the Royal Statistical Society (RSS), BCS (The Chartered Institute for IT), and Turing Society, plus communities like PyData and AI UK. You’ll learn how to use directories, CPD events, and networks to move beyond job boards—and into roles where you’re approached, not just applying.
Redundancy can be tough to face, especially in a competitive field like data science. But it’s important to know: your experience, analytical thinking, and modelling skills are still in demand.
Across sectors like healthcare, finance, e-commerce, government and AI startups, UK employers continue to seek data scientists who can deliver value through insight, prediction, and automation.
This guide will walk you through how to bounce back from redundancy with purpose and clarity—whether you're a data analyst looking to step up, a mid-level data scientist, or a machine learning specialist seeking a better-aligned opportunity.
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