Market Research Data Scientist

JR United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-growing research and polling firm in London is seeking a data science professional to join their team. The role involves predictive modelling, advanced quantitative analyses, and direct client consulting, ideal for someone with a strong background in polling and data science skills in R. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to political and corporate insights while mentoring others in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in polling, politics, or corporate affairs.
• Client-facing experience from a market research agency.
• Strong data science skills specifically in R.

Responsibilities

• Conduct predictive modelling in R and manage custom function libraries.
• Run advanced quantitative analyses including regression and segmentation.
• Consult directly with high-profile clients such as the UK Government.

Skills

Polling

Politics

Consulting

Data Science in R

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THE COMPANY

This company is a fast-growing research and polling firm that started as a two-person venture and has expanded to a team of 40 across the UK and US. Known for delivering the most accurate global political polling, they specialize in qualitative and quantitative research, offering deep insights into UK and US elections and political sentiment. This is a unique opportunity to join a leading team at the forefront of political research.

THE ROLE

You'll work across data science, consultancy, and market research, helping to shape the future of political and corporate insight.

Key responsibilities include predictive modelling in R, creative methodological thinking, managing a custom function library, and running advanced quantitative analyses (regression, segmentation, SRP). You'll work with messy primary survey and census data, build election models, and consult directly with high-profile clients such as the UK Government, political parties, think tanks, and hedge funds.

Ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, insight-driven environment and is eager to lead and mentor others as the team grows.

SKILLS + EXPERIENCE

• Interest and experience in polling, politics, corporate affairs and reputation
• Consulting/client facing experience – from a market research agency
• Data science skills specifically in R – you will not be using SQL/Python

HOW TO APPLY

If this sounds like the role for you, swiftly send over your CV to Izzi at Harnham by using the link below.