Data Scientist

The Labour Party; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 43,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

The Labour Party is seeking a Data Scientist to conduct polling, advanced modelling and voter targeting to inform Labour’s political and organisational strategies. The post-holder will analyse public opinion, voting behaviour and campaign performance.

The role is a 1-year fixed-term contract based at Head Office in London, with a four-days-per-week office pattern and Friday homeworking possible; flexible or other locations considered if suitable.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of statistical modelling at degree level or equivalent experience.
• Strong understanding of polling methodology and using polling to answer political questions.
• Experience analysing political data and polling; producing reports, visuals and dashboards for stakeholders.
• Ability to translate data on voters, campaigns and elections into strategic decisions.

Responsibilities

• Conduct polling, advanced modelling, and voter targeting to support Labour’s strategies.
• Analyse public opinion, voting behaviour and campaign performance to inform decision making.

Skills

Statistical modelling

Polling methodology

Data analysis

Dashboards

Education

Degree in statistics or related field

Job description

Salary: £50,913.46 (gross) per annum, with a fixed sum allowance of £1,195. There will also be an additional £3,760 added to the salary if the role is based in our London Head Office.

Location: Head Office – London, open to flexible or other locations if suitable.

Duration: 1 Year Fixed Term Contract

The Labour Party is looking to recruit a Data Scientist. The post-holder will be responsible for conducting polling, advanced modelling, and voter targeting and analysing public opinion, voting behaviour, and campaign performance to contribute to Labour’s political and organisational strategies.

The successful candidate will have:

• Strong understanding of statistical modelling, with a minimum of degree-level statistical understanding, or equivalent professional experience
• Strong understanding of polling methodology and how to use to polling to answer political questions.
• Experience of conducting analysis and reporting on political data and polling and producing outputs like reports, visualisations and dashboards for stakeholders.
• Ability to understand how data on voters, campaigns and elections can be used to drive strategic decision making

The Labour Party’s standard working arrangement is that all employees based in headquarters in London/Newcastle attend their contracted office four days per week, Monday to Thursday. Home working is only authorised on Fridays.

The deadline for applications is 18 October 2026.

The Labour Party values equality and diversity, and welcomes applications from candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership, or pregnancy and maternity.