Data Science Jobs in United Kingdom
There are 1,057 open Data Science jobs in United Kingdom on freehire right now. 175 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 63%
- 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 25 · 2%
Visa sponsorship offered in 50% of the 117 postings that state a position on it.
Seniority
- Senior 337
- Lead 123
- Principal 45
- C-level 33
- Staff 18
- Intern 15
Who is hiring
- 1000+ employees 145
- 501-1000 employees 97
- 51-200 employees 23
- 11-50 employees 7
- 201-500 employees 5
- 1-10 employees 2
Data Scientist
Build AI/ML products that analyze operational data to detect process deviations and recommend fixes using LLMs and agentic frameworks for EDF’s retail teams.
Senior AI Data Scientist (Remote)
Build and deploy ML systems for enterprise search, recommendations, and AI agents using LLMs, embeddings, and RAG; design evaluation frameworks and analyze AI interaction data.
Data Scientist
Build AI/ML solutions to optimize energy systems and support sustainability initiatives at a large energy provider.
Data Scientist (Economics)
Build and own data science models for pricing, forecasting, and recommendation systems at a fintech company, analyzing market structure and buyer behavior.
Manager - Data Product (Data Science)
Leads the strategy, development, and adoption of AI and machine learning products at Virgin Atlantic, bridging data science teams and business stakeholders to deliver scalable, high-impact solutions.
Data Scientist (LLM)
Build and deploy ML systems and LLM-powered features end-to-end, owning architecture, evaluation, and production pipelines for Qogita’s AI products.
Junior Data Scientist
Build and deploy machine-learning models and predictive analytics using large operational datasets to generate actionable business insights.
Data Scientist
Design and deploy AI/ML models, including LLM-based solutions and agentic frameworks, while analyzing data and collaborating with teams to drive insights and product development.
Lead Data Scientist, KYC & Onboarding
Lead Data Scientist responsible for designing, training, and optimizing machine learning models (especially deep learning for document verification) to automate KYC checks while balancing risk mitigation and seamless customer onboarding in a fintech context.
Senior Data Scientist
Build and deploy data models to extract insights from private-market investment documents using SQL, Python, and AI tools, then visualize findings for institutional clients.
Senior Manager, Data Scientist for People Analytics
Lead a team building predictive models and dashboards to optimize LEGO’s hiring, retention, and workforce planning using Python/R, Power BI, and HR analytics tools.