Data Scientists

A Data Scientist utilizes skills and experience to systematically answer questions using data to provide actionable recommendations. Commonly utilizes advanced statistical analysis and machine learning techniques. Common responsibilities also include data cleaning and data management.

About this Career

Average Salary

£32,657

New workers start at around £23,867. Normal pay is £32,657 per year. Highly experienced workers can earn up to £51,017

Annual Openings

57

Job counts include both employed and self-employed persons in London, and do not distinguish between full and part-time jobs

Daily Tasks

  • Presents findings for technical or non-technical audiences to inform the decisions of companies, government or other organisations.
  • Creates visual representations of data, such as data dashboards and graphs.
  • Analyses data to identify trends and patterns in a variety of fields, such as opinion polling, predicting demand for goods and services, or the testing of new medications.
  • Gathers, cleans and collates datasets and develops data management processes and policies.

Skills Employers are looking for

Skills Importance
Active Listening 80%
Critical Thinking 77%
Speaking 77%
Active Learning 75%
Mathematics 72%
Reading Comprehension 72%
Writing 69%
Monitoring 69%
Learning Strategies 66%
Science 14%