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

Lead Data Scientist
Lead a team to design and deploy production-grade AI/ML models using Python, focusing on scalable solutions for complex business problems.

Head of Telematics Data Science
Lead a team of data scientists and ML engineers to build AI models that turn phone-sensor driving data into fairer insurance pricing, crash detection, and driver coaching using on-device and cloud ML.
Data Science Manager - Marketing & Customer Generative AI Enterprise Architect
Lead generative AI initiatives for marketing and customer experiences, designing LLM-based solutions and data strategies to transform client outcomes.
Data Scientist (AI / ML) - Near Edinburgh Hybrid - 42K, Bonus
Builds and deploys AI/ML models to improve products and processes, bridging data science and product teams while documenting technical solutions and translating AI strategies for stakeholders.
Senior Data Scientist
Build and deploy pricing models for UK motor insurance using Python, SQL, and Azure ML to predict claims and optimize risk-based pricing.
Data Scientist
Build and deploy generative AI models using Python, TensorFlow, and cloud platforms; lead GenAI projects from ideation to production for enterprise clients.
AI Implementation Engineer ( Data Science / ML Background)
Designs and deploys production AI solutions, including LLMs and RAG pipelines, using Azure and Python to drive measurable business value across enterprise workflows.
Data Scientist
Data Scientist in financial services building ML solutions that go into production, working on a Data Platform and MLOps capability. Responsibilities include building, testing, and evaluating machine learning models using Python and SQL.
Data Scientist II - Data Science Consulting
Build predictive models and NLP pipelines to turn consumer datasets into insights for media and entertainment clients.
Data Scientist II
Build and deploy ML models to detect fraud and optimize claims processing for an insurance provider.
Data Scientist (LLM)
Build and deploy ML systems and LLM-powered features for a B2B wholesale marketplace, owning models from design through production monitoring.
Data Scientist (Economics)
Build pricing, forecasting, and recommendation models for a B2B wholesale marketplace using Python, SQL, and econometric techniques.
Data Scientist (IT)
Build and deploy scalable, secure ML models and data pipelines for a UK-based client, working hybrid in Newbury.