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Data Scientist (Assistant Manager/Manager) @ Yolk Recruitment

Whiskin Street, LondonOnsiteFull-time
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Salary: £50,000 - 80,000 per year

Requirements: Strong academic background in a STEM disciplineProven experience delivering data science, machine learning or AI solutions in a commercial environmentStrong programming capability in Python, including Pandas, NumPy, SciPy or similarSolid grounding in statistics, probability and data analysisHands-on experience with large language models, including RAG pipelines, fine-tuning approaches and agent-based architecturesPractical understanding of how to apply LLMs to real-world use casesExperience with model deployment and MLOps tools such as Databricks and MLflowFamiliarity with version control such as Git and collaborative development practicesAwareness of best practices in code quality and reproducibilityAbility to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholdersExperience working in client-facing or cross-functional teamsStrong problem-solving skills and the ability to manage ambiguity Responsibilities: Build and deploy data science, machine learning and simulation models to solve complex business problemsApply advanced techniques including optimisation, forecasting, statistical modelling and AIDevelop LLM-based solutions, including retrieval-augmented generation, fine-tuning, prompt engineering and agent-based workflowsWork with large and complex datasets, both structured and unstructuredWrite clean, scalable Python code for model development and production useUse tools such as Databricks, MLflow and modern AI platforms to manage the full model lifecycleTranslate technical outputs into clear, commercially relevant insightsEngage directly with stakeholders to define problems and shape solutionsCollaborate with multidisciplinary teams across data, engineering and strategyLead projects or workstreams end-to-end at Manager levelManage and mentor junior team members at Manager levelOwn stakeholder relationships and present to senior audiences at Manager levelContribute to business development and proposition building at Manager level Technologies: AIDatabricksGitLLMMachine LearningPythonnumpypandas More:

We are a growing Simulation & Insights team working at the intersection of data science, AI and decision modelling. Based in London with a hybrid working model, we offer a salary of £50,000 - £80,000 depending on experience, plus bonus and benefits. This role is available at Assistant Manager or Manager level, with clear progression, strong focus on learning and development, and the opportunity to work on high-impact projects across multiple industries with collaborative, high-performing peers.

last updated 29 week of 2026

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