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Advanced Specialist, Data Scientist

Pearson • London, UK

Salary

£71k – £71k

Posted

10 July 2026

Sponsor match

high

Skilled WorkerWorker (A rating)

Role overview

Pearson is hiring a Advanced Specialist, Data Scientist in London, a it role. The advertised salary is £71k – £71k. Pearson holds an active licence on the UK Home Office register of sponsors for the Skilled Worker route, which means it can sponsor a visa for this hire if it chooses to.

Senior Data Scientist - Enterprise Learning & Skills (ELS), Pearson About Pearson and ELS Pearson is the world's learning company; our mission is to help people make progress in their lives through learning. You'll join the Enterprise Learning & Skills (ELS) area supporting the understanding and development of skills in a range of contexts. Our culture emphasizes belonging, diverse viewpoints, and a supportive environment where people can do their best work. The role We're hiring a senior data …

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Visa sponsorship snapshot

Employer: Pearson — confirmed licensed sponsor
Visa route: Skilled Worker
Advertised salary: £71k – £71k
How this salary compares: about 23% above the £57,739 median across 677 it roles with published salaries on FindSponsorJobs
Location: London, UK
Similar roles nearby: 179 other live it roles in London — browse them
Posted: 10 July 2026
How we verify sponsors: employers are matched against the UK Home Office register of licensed sponsors — read our methodology.

About this sector

IT and technology roles are one of the most consistently sponsored categories in the UK. Software engineers, data scientists, cloud architects, DevOps specialists, and cybersecurity professionals are in demand across finance, retail, the public sector, and specialist tech firms. Many large IT employers maintain established sponsorship processes through their HR and talent teams.