Lead Data Scientist - Insurance
<p>North Co Recruitment are working with a leading UK retail insurer to appoint a Lead Data Scientist. It's a role with genuine technical range - deep learning, predictive analytics and machine learning - and a direct line of sight into how your models shape business decisions, rather than sitting behind someone else's.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>What you'll do</strong></p><ul><li>Build and evaluate machine learning models, from deep learning through to predictive analytics, that solve genuine business problems.</li><li>Own the data science lifecycle across large, multi-source datasets, from analysis and cleansing through to deployment.</li><li>Apply a broad statistical toolkit, from GLMs and random forest to NLP, clustering and scenario analysis, to generate insight that gets acted on.</li><li>est and develop new external data sources to keep the team's analytical edge sharp.</li><li>Partner directly with in-house technology and data delivery teams to move solutions from build into production.</li><li>Review the work of junior team members, sharing good practice as the function grows.</li><li>Spot and pitch new opportunities across the business where data science can add real value.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>What we're looking for</strong></p><ul><li>Proven experience in a data science role, delivering data-driven solutions that support genuine business decisions.</li><li>Strong proficiency in Python for data analysis, modelling and machine learning.</li><li>Hands-on experience building and evaluating machine learning models.</li><li>Confident statistical modelling skills across techniques such as GLMs, decision trees, random forest and NLP.</li><li>Working knowledge of SQL, data structures, ETL and data integration.</li><li>A degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Data Science or another quantitative field.</li><li>Insurance experience or exposure to Databricks is a bonus, not a requirement.</li><li>Occasional in-person collaboration at Haywards Heath or Manchester offices.</li></ul><p><br></p><p>If you're looking for a Senior Data Scientist role with genuine technical range, real influence over how your models get used, and a business that's serious about flexible hybrid working, we'd be keen to speak.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Salary: </strong>£40,000 - £52,000 base, plus discretionary bonus</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Location: </strong>Remote First, Occasional travel to Haywards Heath or Manchester Offices.</p><p><br></p><p>Please note, the client is unable to offer sponsorship for this opportunity.</p><p>For more information or to discuss other opportunities, reach out to Tom Parker, visit our website or follow our LinkedIn page.</p>
