Data Scientist Jobs in United Kingdom
All jobs below are from employers who hold a valid UK sponsor licence and can issue a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS).
Data Scientist roles are classified under Actuaries, economists and statisticians (SOC 2433) and qualify for UK Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Employers with a valid sponsor licence can hire internationally for this role. View our occupation codes & salary thresholds to understand how the required salary is calculated.
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What actuaries, economists and statisticians earn in the UK
UK market basic pay at a glance
How visa salary requirements compare to what employers pay.
Most actuaries, economists and statisticians in the UK earn between £41,496 and £74,724 in basic pay. For Skilled Worker visa holders, the minimum salary (going rate) for this role is £55,100 (SOC 2433), sitting at the 53rd percentile of what UK employers pay and £3,048 above the median.
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Senior Data Scientist | AI & ML | Contract (6–12 months) Drive real impact by turning complex data into intelligent, deployable solutions. This role sits at the sharp end of AI adoption, owning delivery from concept to production in a cloud-first environment. Strong day rate on offer. What you’ll do • Lead end-to-end data science projects from ideation to deployment • Build and scale ML, AI and LLM-driven solutions including chatbots • Develop models on Azure ML / Databricks with production-
Data Scientist Salary £60,000 - £90,000 + Bonus + Pension Location + work pattern London - Hybrid working (1-2 days per week remote) THE COMPANY A well-funded, technology-led insurance business operating across multiple European markets. Known for a highly data-driven culture and strong investment in analytics and engineering. Experiencing rapid growth in the UK, with analytics at the core of commercial decision-making. THE ROLE This role sits within the pricing and underwriting analytics functi
The Role Enhance the intelligence capability of the organisation to make insights driven decisions by organising, analysing, modelling, interpreting complex data sets and building data products through the innovative use of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning. Your responsibilities: Can quickly grasp complex business problems and understand how to leverage data and apply Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning to support in solving the required challenge. Lead the design and delive
Senior Data Scientist Manchester (2 days on site) A high‑growth SaaS scale‑up is hiring a Senior Data Scientist to build their first production AI capabilities. You will work end to end across ideation, prototyping, and deployment, shaping how customers detect fraud, block invalid traffic, and optimise real‑time behavioural analytics. The Company They are a rapidly scaling SaaS business specialising in privacy‑compliant, cookieless analytics. They process billions of data rows weekly to prevent
Senior Data Scientist London Hybrid (2 days x week) This is an opportunity to join a growing Data and AI business building production grade machine learning and LLM driven products for financial services and trading environments. The role offers exposure to both proprietary software and consultancy led problem solving, with real ownership over models that move into live use rather than staying at proof of concept stage. The Company They are a well established Data and AI organisation that has be
Data Scientist London hybrid (1 to 2 days in the office) | £45,000 to £50,000 + benefits Must have a masters in Maths or Physics from a Russell Group University No sponsorship. This is an opportunity to join a fast-growing insurance business at a pivotal stage of its UK expansion. You will sit in a highly analytical pricing and underwriting team, working on commercially critical models that directly influence pricing strategy, customer behaviour, and market competitiveness. The role offers stron
Data Scientist London, 60,000 to 70,000 plus benefits, hybrid working, no sponsorship This role offers the chance to step into a high‑impact data science position within a fast‑moving pricing environment where analytics directly influences commercial outcomes. You will work on complex, real‑world modelling problems with genuine ownership and visibility, rather than supporting work at the edges of the business. The Company They are a well‑established European insurance business operating in a hig
Data Scientist London, 45,000 to 50,000 plus benefits, hybrid working 1 to 2 days per week, No sponsorship available This is a standout opportunity for a high‑potential graduate to launch a data science career in a business where analytics directly shapes commercial decisions. You will join a pricing team known for developing early‑career talent, offering real ownership, structured learning and exposure to impactful projects from day one. The Company They are a fast‑growing European motor insura
Introduction A career in IBM Consulting is built on long-term client relationships and close collaboration worldwide. You’ll work with leading companies across industries, helping them shape their hybrid cloud and AI journeys. With support from our strategic partners, robust IBM technology, and Red Hat, you’ll have the tools to drive meaningful change and accelerate client impact. At IBM Consulting, curiosity fuels success. You’ll be encouraged to challenge the norm, explore new ideas, and creat
Contract Data Scientist – Drug Discovery Location: UK Contract: 12 months Sector: Life Sciences We are supporting a Life Sciences organisation in the UK looking to engage a Data Scientist on a 12-month contract to support high-impact work across drug discovery . This is a strong opportunity for someone who enjoys working at the intersection of data science, biology and discovery research , helping scientific teams extract value from complex experimental and computational data. You will work clos
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Data Scientist roles fall under SOC 2433 (Actuaries, economists and statisticians), which is eligible for UK Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Employers with a valid sponsor licence can sponsor Data Scientist positions.