Machine Learning Engineer jobs in United Kingdom

We're looking for a curious, and technically experienced Data Scientist to join our Data & BI team, reporting to the Data Science Manager. Sitting at the intersection of data, AI, and digital content, you will support key strategic goals across content discoverability, personalisation, and commercial impact.

You'll work on varied, high-impact projects such as exploring how AI systems interpret our content. By leveraging our SEO authority and AI partnerships, you'll boost referral traffic, grow licensing revenue, and promote our position as a trusted source in an evolving AI-driven ecosystem.

You may also work on our customer data platform, developing analytics and data products that power personalisation, smart recommendations, and actionable customer insights.

This is a hands-on, exploratory role with scope to build models, develop tools, and shape best practices, while working closely with editorial, commercial, engineering, and product teams.

As this is a rapidly evolving field, you'll bring creativity and scientific rigour to an exploratory environment, helping Future stay ahead in an AI-powered media landscape.

• An understanding of statistics
• A proficiency in Python for data science skills
• Experience with cloud compute platforms, like GCP
• Experience deploying data science solutions is desirable but not essential
• Experience with SQL to work with data storage systems
• Knowledge of software engineering best practices such as version control, design patterns, project structures
• Able to explain technical ideas to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Strong collaboration skills to work effectively within project teams and wider data teams
• Strong creative thinking skills — ability to contribute to a new and developing field with few standardised approaches

The expected salary range for this role is £45,000 - £55,000.

This is a hybrid role based from our Bath or Cardiff office, working three days in the office and two from home.

• Plus more great perks, including:
• Uncapped leave, trusting you to manage your workload and time
• Profit sharing bonus when we hit our targets
• Referral rewards when you refer a new team member
• Wellbeing support with access to our Colleague Assistance Programmes
• Opportunity to purchase shares in Future through our Share Incentive Plan

Internal job family level T5

We're Future, the global leader in specialist media. With over 3,000 employees across 200+ media brands, Future is a destination for passionate individuals seeking to consume trusted, expert content that educates and inspires action—online and offline—through websites, magazines, events, newsletters, podcasts, and social spaces.

We have ambitious growth plans and are looking for driven people to join us on this journey.

We embrace and celebrate diversity, making it part of who we are. Different perspectives spark ideas, fuel creativity, and drive innovation. We strive to create a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered.

Our hiring practices are fair and inclusive, welcoming talent from all backgrounds. It's not just about what you bring — it's about ensuring everyone has a seat at the table.

A diverse team is not only good for business; it's essential for the future.

Please let us know if you need any reasonable adjustments to ensure the best experience for you.

Learn more about Our Future, Our Responsibility on our website.