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Data Science Jobs in London and the UK
Talented individuals looking for roles and positions that will put them at the cutting edge of their field and allow them to flourish in their chosen profession, as well as the firms and organisations that most need these skilled individuals, will find everything they are looking for with our assistance. Our aim as an agency is to match professionals with the Permanent and Contract-type data science jobs that they are most interested in pursuing, whilst also ensuring that organisations receive the top talent solutions that will help the company to grow.
Find out more about data science jobs and opportunities, and how we can match organisations with the talented individuals they need, below.
Data Science Jobs and Opportunities
Our Technology Division is strategically positioned to work cross-sector within multiple Technological disciplines. A myriad of the roles we place candidates in are related to the field of data science, and we work closely with companies and organisations across London and the wider UK who are in need of talented individuals to fill these positions. Jobs and careers related to data science that we will assist with the placing of talent for include:
- Applications architect
- Business analyst
- Business intelligence developer
- Data analyst
- Data engineer
- Data scientist
- Data storyteller
- Database administrator
- Enterprise architect
- Infrastructure architect
- Machine learning engineer
- Machine learning scientist
- Statistician
- Technology specialised roles
About Data Science
At its foundations, data science is an interdisciplinary field focused on extracting knowledge from large data sets and applying the knowledge and insights from that data to solve problems. It encompasses:
- Preparing data for analysis
- Formulating data science problems
- Carrying out data analysis
- Developing solutions based on and driven by data
- Presenting findings to inform high-level decisions in a broad range of application domains
In order to do this effectively, data science has to integrate skills from a number of other, similar subjects:
- Business
- Communication
- Complex systems
- Computer science
- Data integration
- Data sonification
- Data visualisation
- Graphic design
- Information science
- Information visualisation
- Mathematics
- Statistics
Expectations in a Data Science Role
As data science, in particular, is an interdisciplinary field that covers a broad range of job roles and positions within a workplace, the expectations cannot be narrowed down. Many employers will expect candidates to undertake a variety of responsibilities relating to the position they were hired for.
These expectations may also shift over time, evolving with the needs of the organisation, or as the employee is promoted and moves forward with their career. As an example, a senior data scientist may be expected to recruit, train, and lead data science teams, whereas an entry-level or junior data scientist would not be expected to do this yet.
Other common expectations for a data scientist role might be:
- Building predictive models and machine-learning algorithms
- Collaborating with engineering and product development teams
- Combining models through ensemble modelling
- Identifying valuable data sources and automating collection processes
- Presenting information using data visualisation techniques
- Proposing strategies and solutions to business challenges
- Undertaking pre-processing of structured and unstructured data
Employment Sectors for Data Scientists
An individual searching for data scientist positions in particular, as well as other similar roles, is likely to find that positions are available in a range of different sectors:
- Academia
- Ecommerce
- Finance
- Government
- Healthcare
- Information Technology (IT)
- Retail
- Scientific research
Qualifications Required for Data Science Jobs
A candidate for any job related to the field of data science will typically be required to have at least a Bachelor’s degree in computer science, mathematics, or another science-based subject to be considered. Subjects that are often prioritised and sought-after by employers and recruitment teams in job descriptions include:
- Computer science
- Data science or computer and data science
- Engineering
- Mathematics
- Mathematics and operational research
- Physics
- Statistics
These are not the only subjects that employers will consider, however. It is also possible that graduate candidates with degrees in business, economics, psychology and health will also be considered. This is more likely to be the case if they have mathematical aptitude and basic programming experience.
Post-graduate degrees, including Master’s degrees and PhDs, may also make an attractive addition to a candidate’s CV. Data scientists in particular will often have one, and individuals looking to move into new careers or to learn skills related to analysis will often require one.
Employers may ask for a range of relevant Master’s and PhD subjects:
- Big data
- Business analytics
- Data analytics
- Data science
Candidates for data science positions will also be expected to know certain programming languages, such as R, Python, SQL, C, or Java. Ideally, they should also have strong database design and coding skills.
The Necessary Skills
Alongside the skills mentioned above, a candidate for a data science position will be required to possess a number of other hard and soft skills. As hard skills are related to specific abilities and capabilities that can be possessed and measured, this means that a candidate should have:
- An ability to apply maths and statistics appropriately
- An ability to make use of self-service analytics platforms
- An ability to prepare data for effective analysis
- An ability to write efficient and maintainable code
- Business intelligence
- Experience in database interrogation and analysis tools, such as Hadoop, SQL, and SAS
- Good data analysis and problem-solving skills
- Skill and experience in machine learning and artificial intelligence (AI)
- The ability to learn new programming languages
Candidates may also be expected to demonstrate a range of soft skills as part of the given job description:
- Adaptability
- Business sense and acumen
- Critical thinking skills
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Intellectual curiosity
- Problem-solving skills
- Product understanding
- Storytelling skills
- Teamwork and effective collaboration
Connecting With Us to Find Opportunities and Talent
We believe that the core of any business or organisation is its people. This is why we have been strategic in positioning ourselves at the forefront of our industry, ensuring we are in the best possible place to work with like-minded individuals and organisations. We aim to be the agency of choice for all businesses and professionals who operate on the same beliefs as us, and who are looking for the talent and positions that will suit all of their needs and requirements. We will achieve this aim by doing everything possible to match individuals with their ideal organisations, and to find the ideal candidate for every organisation’s open positions.
Entire organisations may find it more practical to connect with us on our company LinkedIn account or to contact our Managing Director Chris Jones. However, whether you are an individual or acting on behalf of an organisation, you may rest assured we will be waiting to assist.
Why Choose Us?
Whether you are thinking of applying for a new, exciting opportunity that will suit your needs and allow you to grow in your chosen profession, or even if you are searching for a data scientist to join your organisation, Oakleaf Technology, Change, and Transformation can help. As one of the top London recruitment agencies specialising in tech, we are more than confident that we can establish the ideal working solutions for a diverse range of organisations and talented individuals. These services are also available across the wider UK.
By working with us, you will find out that we are:
- Eager and enthusiastic networkers, with a wide network of companies, agencies, and individuals we can connect to our clients
- Focused on solutions, and dedicated to providing diverse talent solutions for positions in data science
- Skilled talent spotters, with a particular aptitude for finding recruitment solutions within Development, Data, Analytics, AI, Robotics & Cloud
- Experienced business advisors, with many years’ worth of knowledge and skill at applying that advice to a range of businesses and organisations
Both individuals and organisations searching for talent through a specialist data science recruitment agency will also find that we provide:
- Companies with the opportunity and autonomy to grow as intended
- Access to both talent and clients across the PS/FS, Public Sector, and C&I
- The support, skills, and market knowledge of a well-known and highly-respected recruitment firm
- No threshold commission
- Above market rate salaries, as well as varied incentives and guarantees
- Flexible working environments and arrangements, including remote working and the opportunity to work from home
- Benefits which include healthcare, tech, and the chance to buy more holiday time
Submit Your Application
If you have been searching for data science jobs and opportunities that will offer you ideal working solutions, or even if you are looking to begin the search for talent to fill Contract and Permanent roles within your organisation, contact us or send us your CV today. Our specialist team will be fully prepared to assist and to offer the expert advice you need, as well as all the benefits that come with an unrivalled recruitment process. From this, we hope to ensure that you are matched with the position or the skilled professional that meets all your requirements.
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