Step into a career-defining role where language meets large-scale data analytics.An exceptional opportunity has emerged for a Junior English Linguistics Analyst to join a fast-growing data intelligence company that is building the next generation of analytics tools for the investment, research and corporate sectors. This London-based Junior English Linguistics Analyst position is ideal for a recent graduate or early-career linguist who wants to apply academic training in English language to a commercial big data environment.About the company This is a high-growth technology business operating at the intersection of language, finance and data science. Their platform processes enormous volumes of qualitative information to surface insights that drive investment, research and strategic decision-making. Linguistic precision sits at the heart of everything they build, and the company is investing heavily in expanding its language team as it scales.About the role As a Junior English Linguistics Analyst, you will support the linguistics team in shaping how the platform interprets written English at scale. Your day-to-day work will involve hands-on language analysis, annotation, and quality assurance across large datasets, with structured training and mentorship from senior colleagues.Here's what you'll be doing:Annotating and tagging English language datasets for use in natural language processing pipelinesReviewing automated text extraction outputs and flagging linguistic inaccuraciesContributing to the development of annotation guidelines and style referencesSupporting taxonomy and ontology work for finance and business terminologyDocumenting linguistic edge cases and patterns for the wider engineering teamCollaborating with data scientists, analysts and product colleagues on quality improvementsHere are the skills you'll need:A degree in English Language, Linguistics, Applied Linguistics or a closely related disciplineStrong grounding in English grammar, syntax, semantics and morphologyExcellent written communication and meticulous attention to detailComfortable working with structured data, spreadsheets and basic technical toolsCuriosity about how language is processed computationallyAny exposure to corpus linguistics, NLP concepts or annotation tools is advantageousWork Permissions You must have the right to work in the United Kingdom. Visa sponsorship is not available for this Junior English Linguistics Analyst position.Key perks and benefits:Starting salary of £25,000 – £28,000Hybrid working from a central London officeStructured training and clear progression to mid-level linguist rolesPension contribution and 25 days annual leave plus bank holidaysExposure to cutting-edge applications of language technologyRegular learning sessions, conference allowance and mentorshipWhy a career in computational linguistics matters Demand for linguistics professionals in the UK data and analytics sector continues to climb as more companies rely on text-based insight. Junior English Linguistics Analyst roles like this one are increasingly seen as the first step into careers spanning NLP, AI research and computational linguistics, with significant earning potential for those who develop their technical literacy. Joining a growing analytics firm at this stage offers genuine influence over the systems being built and a clear path to mid and senior linguistic leadership.This Junior English Linguistics Analyst opportunity is brought to you by The Opportunity Hub UK – connecting ambitious language professionals with career-defining roles in London and beyond.....Read more...
