Junior Data Scientist

Intellect Group; England; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Hybrid working

Continuous learning and mentoring

Access to cutting-edge data tools

Job summary

A growing technology firm in London is seeking a Junior Data Scientist to join their team. This role offers the opportunity to work on data wrangling, model development, and delivering business insights. Ideal candidates are recent Master's graduates from top UK universities, proficient in Python and SQL, with strong analytical and communication skills. The position supports hybrid working, providing a mix of office and remote work, along with a clear progression path.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree (or higher) in a relevant field.
• Strong academic background from a reputable university.
• Proficient in Python and SQL.
• Solid understanding of machine learning and statistical analysis.
• Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation abilities.

Responsibilities

• Collect, clean, and analyze large datasets.
• Build and deploy statistical and ML models.
• Collaborate with data engineers and stakeholders.
• Develop data visualizations and dashboards.
• Contribute to automation and optimization of workflows.

Skills

Python

SQL

Statistical analysis

Machine learning concepts

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Master’s degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, or Economics

Redbrick or Russell Group university

Tools

pandas

NumPy

scikit-learn

Job description

Base pay range

Direct message the job poster from Intellect Group

We’re looking for a Junior Data Scientist to join our growing team in London. This is an exciting opportunity for a bright, analytically minded graduate with a Master’s degree from a leading UK university to apply their technical skills to real-world data challenges.

You’ll work across the full data science lifecycle — from data wrangling and model development to delivering insights that shape strategic decisions.

What you’ll do

• Collect, clean, and analyse large datasets from a variety of sources
• Build and deploy statistical and machine learning models to solve complex business problems
• Collaborate closely with data engineers and stakeholders to deliver high-impact insights
• Develop data visualisations and dashboards to communicate findings effectively
• Contribute to the automation and optimisation of analytical workflows

What we’re looking for

• Master’s degree (or higher) Data Science, Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, or Economics
• Strong academic background – ideally from a Redbrick or Russell Group university
• Proficient in Python (pandas, NumPy, scikit-learn, etc.) and SQL
• Solid understanding of machine learning concepts and statistical analysis
• Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills
• Excellent communication and presentation abilities

What’s on offer

• Competitive salary and clear progression path
• Hybrid working (2–3 days a week in our London office)
• Continuous learning and mentoring from experienced data professionals
• Access to cutting-edge data tools and infrastructure
• Opportunity to make a visible impact from day one

If you’re a high-achieving Master’s graduate eager to launch your career in data science and work on meaningful, high-impact projects — we’d love to hear from you.