14 of 14 Permanent Data Scientist Jobs in Scotland

Data Scientist

Location
City of Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
Responsibilities Act as a data-domain subject matter expert and influence business decision-making Build, develop and deploy data science solutions in compliance with internal best practices and procedures Help establish best practices, understanding and compliance within the data science team Communicate with business stakeholders and clearly … explain solutions Deliver data science solutions and establish next steps with stakeholders Ensure compliance with relevant procedures and processes and maintain evidence and audit trails Source and determine data availability, including internal, external and novel data sources Gather requirements from business units and propose and experiment with ...

Lead Data Scientist

Location
City of Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
Date Wednesday 16 September 2026 Salary Range £92,701 - £109,060 Flexible Working Options Hybrid Working, Job Share Job Description JOB TITLE: Lead Data Scientist SALARY: £92,701 - £109,060 LOCATION: Edinburgh, Leeds, Manchester & Bristol HOURS: Full time (35 hours) WORKING PATTERN: Our work style is hybrid, which … within the Chief Security Office (CSO) to ensure that we keep our customers, colleagues and assets safe from threat. The CSO’s Security Data and AI lab have a phenomenal opportunity for an experienced and dynamic Lead Data Scientist to work with our Analytics and Data ...

Data Scientist

Location
Waterloo, Scotland, United Kingdom
seeking an inquisitive and impact-driven Data Scientist to join our Analytics team. In this role, you won't just build models—you will translate complex, unstructured data into actionable strategic directions that drive our core business forward. You will partner closely with Product, Engineering, Marketing … Machine Learning: Build, validate, and maintain scalable predictive models (e.g., churn, forecasting, customer lifetime value (CLV) and user segmentation) to guide business decisions. Exploratory Data Analysis: Deep dive into large, complex datasets to identify trends, user behavioral patterns, operational bottlenecks, and unexpected growth opportunities. Features Definition & Measurement: Establish ...

Lead Data Scientist

Location
Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom
purpose.” Contract Type: Perm Location: Alderley Park or Glasgow Hybrid 50% from home/50% office based We're searching for an experienced Lead Data Scientist to join our Group Data & AI Office at Royal London. As a senior member of our Data & Analytics function … challenges and create value for our customers. Working within our evolving AI Centre of Enablement, you'll lead the exploration and delivery of innovative data science solutions across a range of business areas, helping to influence strategic decision-making and accelerate the adoption of AI across the group. ...

Strategic Data Scientist: Growth-Driven Analytics & ML

Location
Waterloo, Scotland, United Kingdom
FairPlay Sports Media is seeking a data scientist to translate complex data into actionable strategies. You will partner with Product, Engineering, Marketing, and Operations to build predictive frameworks and uncover growth opportunities. Responsibilities include experimentation, predictive analytics, EDA, feature definition, and cross-functional collaboration. The role also … involves designing autonomous AI agents and maintaining data pipelines with Data Engineering. #J-18808-Ljbffr ...

Lead Data Scientist — Cybersecurity AI (Hybrid)

Location
City of Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
Lloyds Banking Group in Edinburgh is seeking a Lead Data Scientist to guide the security data science program. You will lead a team, develop AI-driven threat detection, and collaborate with data engineers to deploy scalable ML pipelines on GCP. You will work across … translate complex data insights into actionable intelligence, ensuring explainability and ethical governance while delivering hybrid work arrangements. #J-18808-Ljbffr ...

Data Scientist

Location
Dunfermline, Scotland, United Kingdom
capture, offering unrivalled clarity and Optos is proud to be recognised as the leader in this field. ROLE SUMMARY We are seeking a talented Data Scientist to join our Research and Development department, based in Dunfermline. In this role, you will develop, optimise and evaluate machine learning models … learning models and analytical methods. Contribute to the development, implementation and continuous improvement of processes, methodologies, standards and infrastructure that support machine learning and data science activities. Build and maintain effective relationships with external research and technology partners, including universities and commercial organisations, facilitating the transfer of knowledge, data ...

Senior Data Scientist & AI Leader — Hybrid

Location
Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom
Royal London, the UK’s largest mutual life, pensions and investment company, is seeking an experienced Lead Data Scientist to join the Group Data & AI Office. You will shape advanced analytics, ML and AI delivery across a range of business areas, guiding strategy and accelerating AI adoption. … senior data science leader, you will balance hands-on technical work with leadership, mentoring teammates and influencing executives, while ensuring responsible AI, governance, and regulatory #J-18808-Ljbffr ...

Data Scientist (Contract)

Location
Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom
Glasgow-based, hybrid working | £600–£700 perday | Outside IR35 Pursuit Marketing runs B2B outbound salescampaigns at scale. We’re looking for an experienced Data Scientistto take an ML capability from prototype through to production. This is ahands-on delivery role, rather than a research position. The details … multiple B2B datasets, including ranking andweighting Build scoring outputs, reporting and visualisations that commercial teams canact on Retrain, test and refine models against live data as volumes scale Work closely with CRM and SDR teams to embed outputs into day-to-dayprocesses Help establish the processes and infrastructure needed ...

Retina Imaging Data Scientist – ML & CV Innovator

Location
Dunfermline, Scotland, United Kingdom
Optos PLC, a leader in retinal imaging, is seeking a Data Scientist to join our R&D team in Dunfermline. You will develop, optimise and evaluate machine learning models and computer vision algorithms for retinal imaging, ensuring integration into our products. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams ...

Applied Data Scientist - Scale ML to Drive B2B Sales

Location
Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom
Pursuit Marketing in Glasgow, United Kingdom, is seeking an experienced Data Scientist to take an ML capability from prototype to production. This hands-on role focuses on building datasets, training models, and embedding outputs into CRM and sales workflows. You will work in a hybrid setup with ...

Strategic Data Scientist: ML, Data Modeling & Insights

Location
City of Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
Jobtailor is seeking a data-domain expert to influence business decisions by delivering data science solutions. You will wrangle, deploy models and collaborate with stakeholders across the organization. The role emphasizes Python, SQL, Spark, BI tools like Tableau/Power BI, and modern software development practices …/CD) with cloud experience (AWS/Azure). Join a UK-based team to turn data into strategic insight. #J-18808-Ljbffr ...

Managing Data Scientist

Location
Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom
setting technical direction and ensuring high-quality, scalable model delivery across fraud and transaction monitoring use cases. Driveend-to-end model lifecycle ownership — from data exploration and feature engineering to deployment, monitoring, and performance optimisation. Provide hands-on technical leadership, reviewing Python code, model design, distributed computing approaches … architectural decisions. Manage and develop a team of data scientists, setting standards for technical excellence, delivery discipline, and stakeholder engagement. Engage senior stakeholders (1LOD, Compliance, Control Owners, Technology) to prioritise initiatives, resolve competing demands, and ensure regulatory alignment. Candidate Requirements: Extensive experience building and deploying machine learning models ...

Asset Management, Data Scientist, Vice President, London/Glasgow

Location
Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom
Communicate results effectively to business stakeholders through written reports, visualizations, and presentations. Stay current with the latest research in LLM, agentic AI, ML, and data science, and proactively identify and leverage emerging techniques to drive ongoing enhancement. Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills Proven experience applying NLP, LLM, and ML techniques … high-impact business problems. Demonstrated intellectual curiosity and a passion for staying current with the latest advancements in AI, LLMs, agentic AI frameworks, and data science. Proficiency in programming languages such as Python and familiarity with machine learning libraries and frameworks. Excellent communication skills and ability to work collaboratively ...