Junior Data Scientist

Junior Data Scientist

LondonCompetitive salary between £45,000 - £55,000 plus benefits

This is an excellent opportunity for an aspiring Data Scientist to step into a role offering early ownership, broad project exposure and genuine career progression. If you are looking for a position where you can grow quickly, develop strong consulting skills and work across a wide range of industries, this role stands out.

The Company

They are a well-established, global consultancy with a growing Data and Analytics function at the heart of their European business. The team combines technical capability with strategic insight, supporting clients across multiple sectors. You will join a collaborative group where learning is prioritised and downtime between projects is used for development, training and internal innovation.

The Role

As a Data Scientist, you will work across both client-facing and internal initiatives, typically focusing on one main project at a time.

Responsibilities include:

  • Supporting client engagements, from exploratory data analysis to dashboards and statistical insights.
  • Building and contributing to modelling and analytics workstreams with guidance from experienced team members.
  • Working on internal projects, including proposals, tooling and machine learning initiatives.
  • Collaborating with technical and non-technical colleagues to deliver clear, actionable insights.
  • Gaining exposure to a wide range of industries, from life sciences and healthcare to transport, logistics and financial services.

Your Skills and Experience

You will bring:

  • Strong Python skills and a solid grounding in data science principles.
  • Effective communication skills and the ability to explain your work clearly.
  • A proactive mindset and an interest in consulting-style problem solving.
  • Experience with SQL or cloud platforms is a bonus, and quick to learn.
  • A Bachelors or Masters in a quantitative field, with PhD backgrounds also welcome.

What They Offer

  • Competitive salary between £45,000 - £55,000 plus a 5,000 first-year sign-on bonus.
  • Company profit-share bonus scheme, typically around 7 percent.
  • Comprehensive benefits including private health insurance, life insurance, disability cover, travel insurance and a pension scheme.
  • Wellbeing and work-from-home allowances.
  • Eye care and cycle vouchers.
  • A supportive culture with strong development pathways and clear upward mobility.
  • Hybrid working from a central London office.

How to Apply

If you are ready to grow your data science career in a consultancy environment, apply below or email me at for more information.

Job Details

Company
Harnham - Data & Analytics Recruitment
Location
London, South East, England, United Kingdom
Hybrid / Remote Options
Employment Type
Full-Time
Salary
£45,000 - £55,000 per annum
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