Average Data Scientist salary in the UK

As a Data Scientist in Harrogate, you'll focus on analysing data and creating models to support business decisions within the financial services industry. Your work will help uncover insights and drive strategies that provide actionable insight and deliver value.Client DetailsOur client, is a market leading financial services business, based in Harrogate. Due to continued growth they are looking for a Data Scientist to support the strategic use of data within the business. DescriptionDuties of the Data Scientist:Analyse large datasets to identify trends and actionable insights.Develop predictive models and algorithms to solve business challenges.Collaborate with stakeholders to understand data requirements and deliver solutions.Present findings in a clear and concise manner to non-technical audiences.Support the development and maintenance of data pipelines and infrastructure.Validate and optimise data models to ensure accuracy and reliability.Stay updated on industry trends and advancements in data science techniques.Work as part of a collaborative analytics team to meet business objectives.ProfileA successful Data Scientist should have:Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.Experience with data analysis, modelling, and visualisation tools.Knowledge of programming languages such as Python, R or SQL.Ability to communicate complex data insights clearly.Experience producing clear reports and analysis for all stakeholdersKnowlege of GIS tools Understanding of statistical techniques and machine learning methods.Attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy.Great communication Job OfferCompetitive salary ranging from £40000 to £48000, dependent on the level of experience.Permanent position based in HarrogateHybrid working patternBenefits package to be confirmed.If you're interested in this role, apply now.People are at the heart of Michael Page. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment. As an inclusive recruiter we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and experiences. If you require any adjustments or accommodations during the recruitment process, we'll work with you to ensure you can perform at your best.

As a Data Scientist in Leeds, you'll focus on analysing data and creating models to support business decisions within the financial services industry. Your work will help uncover insights and drive strategies that provide actionable insight and deliver value.Client DetailsOur client, is a market leading financial services business, based in Leeds. Due to continued growth they are looking for a Data Scientist to support the strategic use of data within the business. DescriptionDuties of the Data Scientist:Analyse large datasets to identify trends and actionable insights.Develop predictive models and algorithms to solve business challenges.Collaborate with stakeholders to understand data requirements and deliver solutions.Present findings in a clear and concise manner to non-technical audiences.Support the development and maintenance of data pipelines and infrastructure.Validate and optimise data models to ensure accuracy and reliability.Stay updated on industry trends and advancements in data science techniques.Work as part of a collaborative analytics team to meet business objectives.ProfileA successful Data Scientist should have:Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.Experience with data analysis, modelling, and visualisation tools.Knowledge of programming languages such as Python, R or SQL.Ability to communicate complex data insights clearly.Experience producing clear reports and analysis for all stakeholdersKnowlege of GIS tools Understanding of statistical techniques and machine learning methods.Attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy.Great communication Job OfferCompetitive salary ranging from £40000 to £48000, dependent on the level of experience.Permanent position based in LeedsHybrid working patternBenefits package to be confirmed.If you're interested in this role, apply now.People are at the heart of Michael Page. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment. As an inclusive recruiter we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and experiences. If you require any adjustments or accommodations during the recruitment process, we'll work with you to ensure you can perform at your best.

Founding Data Scientist / Machine Learning ScientistFully remote role - Odd trip to London office Subriction - Service based business We're working with an exciting business that is building its data science capability in-house for the first time, and they're looking for a Founding Data Scientist to shape the function from the ground up.This is a genuinely hands-on role where you'll have ownership of the full data science lifecycle - from defining the modelling approach and building predictive models through to creating scalable, repeatable and production-ready solutions.The initial focus will be on customer churn and complaint propensity, alongside forecasting and other predictive modelling opportunities. You'll be responsible for building the models, documenting the methodology and establishing the overall approach that can be embedded and scaled across the business.What we're looking forWe're particularly interested in Data Scientists who have built churn propensity models before, ideally within a subscription-based or service-led business where customer retention is a key commercial challenge.You'll need to be comfortable working independently and owning the end-to-end process without relying heavily on Data Engineering or a separate ML Engineering function. This means being able to take models from concept through to productionisation and build approaches that are scalable, repeatable and robust.Key skillsStrong commercial Data Science / Machine Learning experienceProven experience building customer churn / propensity modelsStrong Python and SQLExperience taking ML models into productionAbility to design and document modelling approaches from scratchStrong understanding of forecasting and predictive analyticsExperience working with subscription, recurring revenue or field/service-based businesses is highly desirableMicrosoft technology stack experienceExperience using LLMs to analyse classified/unstructured data would be a bonusThis is a rare opportunity to join at the beginning of the journey and define how Data Science is done within the business, rather than simply inheriting an existing framework.If you've built churn models before and want genuine ownership, autonomy and the opportunity to build something from the ground up, we'd love to hear from you.GleeITAt Gleeson Recruitment Group, we embrace inclusivity and welcome applicants of all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities. We are proud to be a disability confident employer.By applying you will be registered as a candidate with Gleeson Recruitment Limited. Our Privacy Policy is available on our website and explains how we will use your data.