Junior Data Scientist

Intellect Group; England; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing technology firm in London seeks a Junior Data Scientist to apply their analytical skills to real-world data challenges. The role involves working across the data science lifecycle, building models, and delivering insights. Ideal candidates will have a Master’s degree and proficiency in Python and SQL, alongside strong problem-solving abilities. The position offers competitive salary, hybrid working, and opportunities for continuous learning.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Hybrid working

Continuous learning and mentoring

Access to cutting-edge data tools

Opportunity to make a visible impact

Qualifications

• Master’s degree (or higher) required.
• Strong academic background from a leading UK university preferred.
• Solid understanding of machine learning concepts and statistical analysis.

Responsibilities

• Collect, clean, and analyse large datasets from various sources.
• Build and deploy statistical and machine learning models.
• Collaborate with data engineers and stakeholders.

Skills

Proficient in Python

SQL

Strong problem-solving skills

Excellent communication skills

Education

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

Job description

Junior Data Scientist – London (Hybrid)

📍 London, UK | 💼 Full-time | 🎓 Master’s graduates

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.