Market Research Data Scientist

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City of London
6 months ago
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Market Research Data Scientist, London (City of London)

Location: London (City of London), United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 2

Posted: 22.08.2025

Expiry Date: 06.10.2025

Job Description:

LONDON (HYBRID)

Are you a creative Data Scientist who thrives at the intersection of analytics, consultancy, and politics? This is a rare opportunity to join a nimble agency working on some of the most fascinating and impactful political and reputational challenges in the UK – from election models to government strategy and corporate reputation. This is a foundational hire, with clear runway to grow into a leadership position and shape the future of the data function.

THE ROLE:

As a Data Scientist in this high-impact team, you’ll:

  • Lead on statistical modelling across a range of quant-led market research and political insight projects.
  • Apply and evolve a robust modelling framework using R, supporting techniques from regression and segmentation through to SRP and bespoke election models.
  • Be the custodian of a bespoke R function library, evolving tools and processes that drive consistent, high-quality output across projects.
  • Work closely with client teams – from UK Government departments and political parties to hedge funds and corporates – to deliver clear, story-led insights.
  • Get hands-on with messy primary quant data (surveys, census data, polling), cleaning, shaping, and analysing to uncover powerful trends and stories.
  • Act as a methodological pioneer – pushing boundaries, thinking creatively, and finding smart ways to deliver insights beyond the standard playbook.
  • Support and train more junior analysts and consultants – with the opportunity to build and lead your own team in the near future.

YOUR SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

  • Solid Data Science experience in R, especially in predictive modelling and regression/segmentation techniques.
  • Educated to Masters or PhD level
  • A flair for methodological creativity – someone who enjoys being playful and inventive in their approach to data.
  • Experience working with primary quant survey data (market research, polling, etc.) – familiarity with messy datasets is a must.
  • Strong consulting skills – you enjoy working directly with clients and translating analysis into real-world impact.
  • Background in market research, think tanks, policy research or analytics agencies.
  • An interest in politics, polling, corporate affairs or public reputation – you don’t need to be a subject matter expert, but curiosity is essential.
  • Experience mentoring or line managing more junior team members is a plus – or a clear desire to grow into that.


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