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Data Architect

This role involves designing and implementing secure, scalable data architectures for mission-critical systems in highly sensitive National Security and Defence programmes. You will work closely with senior stakeholders and solution architects to ensure data structures align with operational needs and Defence standards, while also embedding data governance and compliance.

Ncounter

Dorset, United Kingdom

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Data Protection Manager

Data Protection ManagerLeeds – hybridFixed Term Contract (12 months)SummaryWe’re seeking a Data Protection Manager to join our growing business. In this newly created role, you’ll be responsible for the day-to-day operation, governance and continuous improvement...

NG Bailey

Leeds, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom

£40,000 – £60,000 pa On-site Contract

Senior Product Analyst

As a Senior Product Analyst at Just Eat Takeaway.com, you will focus on enhancing the Logistics product through data-driven insights. Your key responsibilities include analyzing product performance, designing and executing experiments, and developing dynamic dashboards. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to influence the product roadmap and ensure data quality and consistency.

Just Eat Takeaway.com

London, United Kingdom

£40,000 – £60,000 pa Hybrid Permanent

Data & Information Management Senior Analyst

This role involves developing and delivering enterprise data standards, implementing data management controls, and driving the adoption of best practices in data governance. You will work closely with business and technical stakeholders to ensure data quality, cataloguing, and adherence to AI-ready controls across structured and unstructured data sets.

Sky

Polbeth, West Lothian, EH55 8SP, United Kingdom

£55,000 – £60,000 pa Hybrid Permanent Flexible

Finance Data Analyst

The Finance Data Analyst will work closely with finance, procurement, and sales teams to develop financial data strategies, build reports, and improve data governance. The role involves stakeholder engagement, financial decision-making support, and staying up-to-date with changes in financial systems and processes.

Hays Accounts and Finance

London, City And County Of the City Of London, United Kingdom

£35,000 – £40,000 pa Remote Permanent

CRM & Data Executive

The CRM & Data Executive will play a crucial role in the digital transformation of a global accounting and consulting firm. Key responsibilities include building relationships with users, managing support tickets, creating views and dashboards in Dynamics 365, and ensuring data quality and reporting. The role also involves system development, user training, and stakeholder engagement to drive the adoption and effectiveness of the CRM system.

Four Squared Recruitment Ltd

United Kingdom

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Where to Advertise Data Science Jobs in the UK (2026 Guide)

Advertising data science jobs in the UK requires a different approach to most technical hiring. Data science spans a broad and often misunderstood spectrum — from statistical modelling and experimental design through to machine learning engineering, product analytics and AI research. The strongest candidates identify firmly with specific subdisciplines and are frustrated by adverts that conflate data scientist with data analyst, business intelligence developer or machine learning engineer. General job boards produce high application volumes for data roles but consistently fail to match specialist data science profiles with the right opportunities. This guide, published by DataScienceJobs.co.uk, covers where to advertise data science roles in the UK in 2026, how the main platforms compare, what employers should expect to pay, and what the data says about hiring across different role types.

New Data Science Employers to Watch in 2026: UK and International Companies Leading Analytics and AI Innovation

Data science has emerged as one of the most transformative forces across industries, turning raw information into actionable insights, predictive models, and AI-powered solutions. In 2026, the UK is witnessing a surge in organisations where data science is not just a support function but the core of their products and services. For professionals exploring opportunities on www.DataScience-Jobs.co.uk , identifying these employers early can provide a competitive advantage in a market with high demand for advanced analytics and machine learning expertise. This article highlights new and high-growth data science employers to watch in 2026, focusing on UK startups, scale-ups, and global firms expanding their data science operations locally. All of the companies included have recently raised investment, won high-profile contracts, or significantly scaled their analytics teams.

How Many Data Science Tools Do You Need to Know to Get a Data Science Job?

If you’re trying to break into data science — or progress your career — it can feel like you are drowning in names: Python, R, TensorFlow, PyTorch, SQL, Spark, AWS, Scikit-learn, Jupyter, Tableau, Power BI…the list just keeps going. With every job advert listing a different combination of tools, many applicants fall into a trap: they try to learn everything. The result? Long tool lists that sound impressive — but little depth to back them up. Here’s the straight-talk version most hiring managers won’t explicitly tell you: 👉 You don’t need to know every data science tool to get hired. 👉 You need to know the right ones — deeply — and know how to use them to solve real problems. Tools matter, but only in service of outcomes. So how many data science tools do you actually need to know to get a job? For most job seekers, the answer is not “27” — it’s more like 8–12, thoughtfully chosen and well understood. This guide explains what employers really value, which tools are core, which are role-specific, and how to focus your toolbox so your CV and interviews shine.

What Hiring Managers Look for First in Data Science Job Applications (UK Guide)

If you’re applying for data science roles in the UK, it’s crucial to understand what hiring managers focus on before they dive into your full CV. In competitive markets, recruiters and hiring managers often make their first decisions in the first 10–20 seconds of scanning an application — and in data science, there are specific signals they look for first. Data science isn’t just about coding or statistics — it’s about producing insights, shipping models, collaborating with teams, and solving real business problems. This guide helps you understand exactly what hiring managers look for first in data science applications — and how to structure your CV, portfolio and cover letter so you leap to the top of the shortlist.

The Skills Gap in Data Science Jobs: What Universities Aren’t Teaching

Data science has become one of the most visible and sought-after careers in the UK technology market. From financial services and retail to healthcare, media, government and sport, organisations increasingly rely on data scientists to extract insight, guide decisions and build predictive models. Universities have responded quickly. Degrees in data science, analytics and artificial intelligence have expanded rapidly, and many computer science courses now include data-focused pathways. And yet, despite the volume of graduates entering the market, employers across the UK consistently report the same problem: Many data science candidates are not job-ready. Vacancies remain open. Hiring processes drag on. Candidates with impressive academic backgrounds fail interviews or struggle once hired. The issue is not intelligence or effort. It is a persistent skills gap between university education and real-world data science roles. This article explores that gap in depth: what universities teach well, what they often miss, why the gap exists, what employers actually want, and how jobseekers can bridge the divide to build successful careers in data science.

Data Science Jobs for Career Switchers in Their 30s, 40s & 50s (UK Reality Check)

Thinking about switching into data science in your 30s, 40s or 50s? You’re far from alone. Across the UK, businesses are investing in data science talent to turn data into insight, support better decisions and unlock competitive advantage. But with all the hype about machine learning, Python, AI and data unicorns, it can be hard to separate real opportunities from noise. This article gives you a practical, UK-focused reality check on data science careers for mid-life career switchers — what roles really exist, what skills employers really hire for, how long retraining typically takes, what UK recruiters actually look for and how to craft a compelling career pivot story. Whether you come from finance, marketing, operations, research, project management or another field entirely, there are meaningful pathways into data science — and age itself is not the barrier many people fear.

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