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Data Science Jobs in United Kingdom

There are 1,054 open Data Science jobs in United Kingdom on freehire right now. 172 of them were posted recently. The skills employers ask for most often are data-science, machine-learning and python.

Salary

Currency	Period	25th	Median	75th	Postings
GBP	year	£70,000	£85,000	£107,800	105
GBP	day	£500	£550	£680	14

From postings that disclose pay. Currencies are counted separately, never converted.

Most requested skills

data-science 62%
machine-learning 60%
python 54%
ai 50%
analytics 37%
sql 34%
cloud 23%
statistics 21%

How the work is done

Hybrid 260 · 25%
Remote 75 · 7%
Onsite 27 · 3%

Visa sponsorship offered in 51% of the 116 postings that state a position on it.

Seniority

Senior 337
Lead 122
Principal 45
C-level 32
Staff 18
Intern 15

Who is hiring

1000+ employees 146
501-1000 employees 97
51-200 employees 23
11-50 employees 7
201-500 employees 5
1-10 employees 2

1,054 jobs

Senior Data Scientist - Product

On-siteNorth America, UKFull-timeSenior

The Senior Data Scientist will partner with cross-functional teams to translate business questions into data-driven recommendations using SQL, Python, and dbt. This role involves designing experiments, building analytical models, and shaping product and business strategy within an AI-native legal workspace.

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Principal Data Scientist

Open 33d Europe, UKPrincipal

Lead data science projects for a sportswear company, building models to optimize product performance, customer experience, and supply chain decisions using Python, ML, and cloud platforms.

ExtraHop Networks

Principal Software Engineer | Data Science

Open 60d RemoteAPAC, Europe, North America, UKPrincipal H-1B sponsor history

The Principal Software Engineer will lead the architecture and development of AI/ML-driven network detection and response systems. This role involves designing high-performance pipelines and autonomous agent architectures to analyze network traffic for cyber threats.

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175 000 – 195 000 $

Skipton Building Society

Senior Data Scientist

UKSenior Licensed UK sponsor

The Senior Data Scientist will develop, maintain, and monitor data science models and analytical products to support the company's corporate objectives. This role involves working within the Data Capability function to enhance data and intelligence operations.

Principal AI Data Scientist

Open 75d UKPrincipal H-1B sponsor history

Principal AI Data Scientist at Anaplan in London designs and deploys advanced AI models, including generative and predictive systems, to enhance enterprise planning and decision-making using Python, LLMs, and MLOps.

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Data Scientist

Open 24d UK H-1B sponsor history

Build ML models and pipelines for enterprise scenario planning, integrating time-series forecasting and demand sensing into Anaplan’s AI-infused platform.

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Lead Data Scientist

The Lead Data Scientist at Faculty will oversee end-to-end delivery of production machine learning solutions, set technical direction, and mentor team members. The role involves advising clients on technical solutions and collaborating across engineering and infrastructure teams.

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Michael Page Technology

Head of Data Science

UKFull-timeC-level

Lead a Data Science team in London, driving machine learning and analytics solutions from concept to implementation while shaping data strategy and delivering commercial value.

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110 000 – 140 000 £

Commercial Data Scientist / Data Analyst - FTC

Data scientist focusing on airline commercial problems including dynamic pricing, cost optimization, and revenue forecasting, with simulation, A/B testing, and stakeholder communication in a hybrid role.

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Commercial Data Scientist / Data Analyst

Build revenue forecasting, cost optimization, and dynamic pricing machine learning models for an airline, collaborating with trading, scheduling, and retail teams to deliver data-driven commercial solutions.

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Lead Data Scientist

The Lead Data Scientist will oversee data projects using Python, R, and SQL, with a focus on NLP and solution architecture. The role involves designing and managing data workflows and ingestion processes, ideally within a financial context.

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45 000 – 85 000 £

Data Scientist

Data Scientist at Vitality delivering end-to-end data science workstreams using Python, SQL, and machine learning algorithms.

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48 000 – 88 000 £

easyJet Airline Company PLC

Lead Data Scientist - Optimisation Engineering

UKLead Licensed UK sponsor

Lead an optimisation engineering team building decision-support products for disruption management and crew/roster optimisation. Translate operational problems into scalable software, partnering with stakeholders, blending people leadership with technical direction across architecture, delivery, and reliability.

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Senior Data Scientist

HybridUKPart-timeSenior

Senior Data Scientist leading high-impact AI projects for Faculty's Energy, Transition and Environment unit, designing bespoke algorithms and mentoring teams using Python, PyTorch, and core ML paradigms.

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Michael Page Technology

Interim Head of Data Science

HybridUKContractC-level

Interim Head of Data Science contract at a global market intelligence firm, focused on optimising the Data Science team's operating model, governance, and delivery processes in London.

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650 – 800 £ / day

eFinancialCareers

Data Scientist

Data Scientist Data Scientist London | Hybrid McCabe & Barton is supporting the growth of a newly established Analytics & Advisory function within a global insurance organisation. This is an exciting…

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eFinancialCareers

Senior Data Scientist- Innovative AI Start-Up

Salary: £100 - 120,000 base + substantial stock Summary: Fantastic opportunity for a Data Scientist who thrives on project ownership to join a growing AI-auditing tech firm. Founded in 2023, and backed by some big-name…

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eFinancialCareers

Principal Data Scientist - Aristocrat

UKFull-timePrincipal

Are you ready to join a world-class team and make a significant impact on the gaming industry? At Aristocrat, we aim to bring happiness to life through the power of play. We seek a Principal Data Scientist to help us…

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eFinancialCareers

Vice President, Data Science

About the Role: Grade Level (for internal use): 15 The Team: Enterprise Solutions (ES) Technology is a powerful combination of world class people and businesses with a shared mission and legacy of evolving markets and…

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eFinancialCareers

Data Scientist / Quant Macro Trading Pod- Global Hedge Fund

Salary: £160k base + strong PnL-tied bonus Unique oppportunity for a Data Scientist / data-heavy Quant to join one of the world's most prestigious and successful hedge funds. The successful candidate will join a…