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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Data Scientist - **Company:** Competition & Markets Authority - **Location:** London, UK (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** £49,400.0 - £53,200.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** JavaScript (Programming Language), Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Data Analysis, Information Engineering, Web Development, Python (Programming Language), Machine Learning, Cloud Services, Data Processing, Large Language Models, Generative AI, Data Analytics, Free and Open-Source Software, Virtual Agents, Programming Languages - **Published:** August 6, 2026 - **Apply:** https://uk.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=54789dd72850bb43 ## About the Role Applicants new to the Civil Service will be recruited at the minimum of the pay band for the grade of the position into which they are appointed. Only in exceptional circumstances will a salary above the minimum be considered, based on skills, knowledge, experience and qualifications demonstrated through the recruitment process, and also equity with staff internal to the CMA., * Experience of applying data science techniques to real world problems to drive meaningful impact, and the ability to identify and apply suitable technical approaches to achieve this. (Lead Criteria) * A degree in a quantitative subject or equivalent relevant data science experience. * Experience with relevant programming languages, in particular Python (experience with another language such as Javascript or R is also welcome) and associated tools and technologies — e.g. Git/GitHub, cloud services such as AWS, generative AI, agentic AI frameworks, or building web applications * Demonstrable experience and understanding of how to effectively facilitate collaboration and communication with technical and non-technical stakeholders. * A track record of project involvement outside of technical work (e.g. project management, scoping)., * Communicating and Influencing * Working Together * Changing and Improving * Delivering at Pace Technical skills We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process: * Digital, Data and Technology profession capability framework. Specifically, you will be assessed against the Data Scientist capability framework. * For current Civil Servants that are members of Government Analytical Professions, you will also be assessed against. GSG: Data Analysis; GSR: Technical skills - analysis and interpretation; GORS: Achieving impact with analysis; GES: Analysis of Data., This vacancy is using Success Profiles , and will assess your Behaviours, Experience and Technical skills., Successful candidates must undergo a basic (or equivalent) criminal record check. People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks. ## Description If you want to work at the forefront of technology, regulating digital markets and protecting consumers, this role offers the chance to develop cutting-edge data science skills within a supportive team and make a real difference in society. The CMA is a world-leading competition authority at the forefront of tackling pressing public policy questions, including the regulation of the biggest digital markets. Our mission is to make markets work well in the interests of consumers, businesses, and the economy. The Data, Technology and Insight Unit (DTI Directorate) encompasses Strategic Insight, Analysis & AI and Technology & Digital. The Directorate provides the CMA with specialist skills and capability to keep pace with fast-moving digital markets, rapidly developing business models and the growing use of data and algorithms. The Directorate is key to ensuring that the CMA can better access and analyse data (including large-scale or novel data with advanced tools & techniques) and understand firms' increasingly sophisticated use of AI and other emerging technologies. We are fully committed to being a flexible, respectful and inclusive employer. It is a priority to make our workforce as diverse as possible, and we welcome applications from under-represented groups., We are looking for a data scientist who is keen to use their technical skills to provide key insights to help ensure that markets work well, and that consumers are treated fairly. The successful candidate will have a strong interest in using data science in a multi-disciplinary context, working together with other specialists at the CMA, such as economists, behavioural scientists, and lawyers. You will join an established team of approximately twenty data scientists and data engineers in the Data Science and Data Engineering (DSDE) team, whose remit is to provide analytical support on CMA cases and develop tools to improve how the CMA operates. We build most of our tools ourselves, on top of open-source software, using our custom analysis platform built on AWS infrastructure. Data scientists in our team have space to explore the use of new, cutting-edge techniques in data processing and machine learning, including large language models and generative AI, for example building and deploying into production agentic applications. We work in a collaborative way, with a focus on sharing our knowledge and experience across the team. Examples of recent projects include building a machine learning tool that collects and classifies news articles to support the CMA’s merger investigation team, experimenting with and testing LLMs as part of our digital transformation strategy and using web-scraped data to run a causal study to determine the features in a tech platform’s ranking algorithm. This is an opportunity to join a diverse, dynamic, supportive team working across a range of high-profile digital cases and interesting technologies., * As part of the application process, you will be asked to complete a CV, personal statement, and an online application form. Further details about application requirements are listed on the application form. * The selection process will comprise of the sift (CV & application review), and an interview which will include a live technical test. Arrangements for the technical test and interview will be enclosed in the invitation. * Please note that it is essential that your personal statement is aligned to provide evidence that you have the knowledge and experience for each of the essential criteria (as included on the role profile attached and listed above under 'Person Specification') in your application. Your personal statement should be no more than 1250 words.You will first be sifted on the first criteria point (Lead Criteria). If your application progresses to a full sift, all elements of the essential criteria listed under Person Specification will then be considered. * We may raise the score required at sift stage to progress to interview if we receive a high number of applications and take through the highest performing candidates to interview. * Candidates that pass the sift will then be invited to interview, which will include a live technical test. Interview stage * At the CMA we apply a blended interview technique, allowing us to find out more about you and we use the Success Profiles framework assessing the Behaviours, experience and technical skills listed in the advert and attached role profile. * During the interview you will be asked questions based on the Behaviours, Experience and Technical skills outlined in the role profile and will be asked questions related to the live technical test. * A reserve list may be held for up to 12 months from which further appointments may be made for the same or similar roles. Timeline (the dates outlined below are indicative and may be subject to change) * The advert closing date is 24 August 2026 (23:55). We are not able to accept late applications. * The sift is scheduled to take place between 25 August and 01 September 2026. * Interviews will be held from the week commencing 14 September 2026, Reasonable adjustments Our recruitment process is fully inclusive, and we can make adjustments to provide you with the opportunity and support to bring your best self to the recruitment process. This could include having an interview buddy, extra time at interviews/assessments, or receiving interview questions in advance. We will be happy to discuss any person-centred adjustments you’d like us to make to the process and you can contact us by emailing our dedicated mailbox at adjustments@cma.gov.uk. Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment., * UK nationals * nationals of the Republic of Ireland * nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK * nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) * nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) * individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020 * Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service ## Related Videos - [Data Science in Retail](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/586-data-science-in-retail) - [Your imaginations is (no longer) the limit: how Generative AI empowers people to be creative](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/741-your-imaginations-is-no-longer-the-limit-how-generative-ai-empowers-people-to-be-creative) - [Leverage Cloud Computing Benefits with Serverless Multi-Cloud ML ](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/78-leverage-cloud-computing-benefits-with-serverless-multi-cloud-ml) - [Data Science on Software Data](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/162-data-science-on-software-data) - [ZEISS & Microsoft - Building the Next Generation Medical Ecosystem in the Cloud](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/424-zeiss-microsoft-building-the-next-generation-medical-ecosystem-in-the-cloud) - [Beyond Gut Feelings: The Rise of Data-Driven HR](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1326-beyond-gut-feelings-the-rise-of-data-driven-hr) ## Related Articles - [Data Analyst Salary in the UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/278-data-analyst-salary-in-the-uk) - [Data Engineer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/253-data-engineer-salary-uk) - [Software Engineer Salary London](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/252-software-engineer-salary-london) - [IT Salaries in UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/288-it-salaries-in-uk) - [Software Engineer Salary in The UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/231-software-engineer-salary-in-the-uk) - [Best Companies to work for in London: Top 25 Companies in 2023](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/187-best-companies-to-work-for-in-london-top-25-companies-in-2023)