Market Research Data Scientist

ZipRecruiter; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-growing research and polling firm seeks a Market Research Data Scientist in London. This role involves predictive modelling in R, advanced quantitative analyses, and direct consulting with esteemed clients, ideal for those who thrive in dynamic, insight-driven settings.

Qualifications

• Experience from a market research agency.
• Eager to lead and mentor in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform predictive modelling in R and build election models.
• Manage a custom function library and run advanced quantitative analyses.
• Consult directly with high-profile clients including the UK Government.

Skills

Interest in polling

Experience in politics

Consulting experience

Data science skills in R

Job description

Job Description

MARKET RESEARCH DATA SCIENTIST

£50,000 - £60,000

LONDON – 4 DAYS A WEEK

*Please note, you must be a UK to apply with full right to work in the UK*

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.