Data Science Jobs

Latest UK roles, updated daily.

Databricks logo

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
Databricks logo

Enterprise Account Executive - Public Sector

This role involves leading sales initiatives for Databricks within major Defence contractors, focusing on driving adoption of the Data Intelligence Platform through strategic partnerships, executive engagement, and value-based selling. The Account Executive will identify and prove impactful big data and AI use cases, working closely with technical teams and cloud partners. Success is measured by exceeding usage and booking targets in a high-growth, complex enterprise environment.

Databricks London, United Kingdom

Lead Machine Learning Engineer

Lead the technical direction of complex machine learning projects, designing scalable and reliable AI systems while mentoring engineering teams and guiding architectural decisions. Drive innovation by developing shared libraries and leading the adoption of new technologies in high-risk, client-facing environments. Act as a technical expert and coach for both internal teams and external stakeholders, ensuring delivery excellence across full project lifecycles.

Faculty AI London, United Kingdom
Hybrid Permanent

Customer Director (Maritime)

The Customer Director (Maritime) will establish and lead a new business unit focused on AI solutions for the Royal Navy, NATO/AUKUS, and maritime defence clients. This role combines strategic sales leadership with deep domain expertise, driving revenue growth, shaping AI-driven capabilities for naval operations, and overseeing delivery of high-impact technology projects. The role requires building senior-level relationships and translating complex maritime challenges into scalable, ethical AI solutions.

Faculty AI London, United Kingdom
Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

Enterprise Account Executive DACH

Drive enterprise sales growth in the DACH region by landing and expanding AI video platform customers with 1,000–10,000 employees. Focus on value-based selling, pipeline development, and cross-functional collaboration with Customer Success to ensure adoption and expansion. Requires native German fluency and proven experience in methodological SaaS sales environments.

Synthesia London, United Kingdom
Hybrid Permanent

Senior Research Engineer - Interactive Avatars

This role involves developing advanced AI models for interactive avatars, focusing on video diffusion systems conditioned on audio, motion, and user interaction. The engineer will work on real-time, long-form generative video, improving lip-sync, motion realism, and contextual responsiveness. The position bridges cutting-edge research and product deployment within a global AI video platform.

Synthesia London, United Kingdom
Remote Permanent

Florence Nightingale Bicentenary Fellow in Statistics

The role involves conducting research in statistics, with a focus on computational, theoretical, and applied statistics, and teaching at about half the load of a regular faculty position. The successful candidate will join a dynamic and collaborative department with state-of-the-art facilities and a strong research environment.

University of Oxford Oxford, South East England, United Kingdom £49 – £58 pa
Contract

Research Associate in Machine Learning and Natural Language Processing

This role involves researching and developing NLP and machine learning solutions to detect and counter online disinformation, including building an AI-powered chatbot for stakeholders like journalists and policymakers. The researcher will collaborate with European partners, publish findings in high-impact venues, and translate technical insights into practical toolkits. Work is embedded within a multidisciplinary, internationally connected team focused on real-world societal impact.

University of Sheffield Sheffield, Hybrid, Northern England, United Kingdom £38 – £47 pa
Contract

Data Scientist

This role involves identifying and defining new data product opportunities, evaluating emerging AI technologies, and driving product innovation from concept to launch. The Data Scientist will work closely with Product Managers and Data Analysts to convert data assets into scalable, commercially viable insights and features, ensuring technical feasibility and commercial opportunity are aligned.

Sagacity London, United Kingdom
On-site Permanent

Data Analyst Specialist(Korean)

This role involves supporting data analytics initiatives, running reporting workflows, and delivering actionable insights to senior management. You will work with the core analytics team to gather requirements, build data pipelines, and analyze datasets from key enterprise systems like SCM and ERP.

Randstad Technologies Recruitment Chertsey, Surrey, United Kingdom £150 – £200 pd

Finance systems & Data analyst

This role involves supporting the finance team in data management, system optimisation, and financial reporting. Key responsibilities include developing Power BI dashboards, improving data visualisation, and enhancing financial processes and reporting within the Acumatica ERP system.

Michael Page Aylesford, Kent, ME20 7BP, United Kingdom £23 – £28 ph
Hybrid Temporary Flexible

Salesforce Reporting Lead

This role involves designing and maintaining Salesforce reporting solutions, building executive-level dashboards, and automating reporting processes using AI tools like Microsoft Copilot and Python. You will work closely with global stakeholders to provide actionable insights and support audit and regulatory requirements.

GCS London, United Kingdom £650 – £700 pd

Data Analyst

The Data Analyst role involves transforming complex business needs into trusted data solutions, collaborating with stakeholders to shape future data products, and improving data quality. You will work on a significant data transformation programme in the UK financial services sector, focusing on mortgage data.

Pontoon Leeds, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom £500 – £600 pd

Senior Applied AI Engineer

This role involves designing, building, and delivering backend services and APIs for an AI layer in an investment management firm's portfolio technology platform. You will work on data integration, security controls, and iterative releases, collaborating closely with frontend engineers and other stakeholders.

Hays Technology London, United Kingdom £100,000 – £110,000 pa

Data Manager - Governance Management

This role involves ensuring high-quality data governance within a global travel company. Responsibilities include automating data quality checks, maintaining data dictionaries, collaborating with technical and business teams, and analyzing complex datasets to inform business decisions.

Randstad Technologies Recruitment Manchester, United Kingdom £45 – £55 ph