Data Science Graduate

2026 - Pricing, Data and Analytics Graduate Programme (Data Science Pathway)

Location: Leicester

Programme overview: The Pricing, Data and Analytics Graduate Programme offers three pathways:
Data Science, Engineering and Actuarial. Applicants may apply to more than one. The Data Science pathway focuses on applying innovative data‑science techniques to solve real‑world business challenges, delivering commercial value, working with large data sets, automation, machine learning and software design.

Over two years you will complete placements in Underwriting and Retail Pricing, gaining knowledge and technical skills across the departments, preparing you for an analytics role at the end of the programme.

• Underwriting – Actuarial & Data Science
• Retail Pricing
• Market Pricing

• Degree in any discipline, pending in 2026 or achieved within the last 2 years
• Strong mathematical capabilities, including probability and statistics
• Ability to code using Python or R
• Keen interest in Machine Learning
• Self‑aware, clear on strengths and development areas, inquisitive nature
• Open to continuous development
• Excellent communication skills; experience presenting results to others
• Excellent logic and problem‑solving skills

Visa sponsorship is not offered; you must have the right to work in the UK for the full two‑year duration.

• 15 Dec 2026 – Applications open (psychometric test via Harver)
• 25 Jan 2026 – Applications close
• 6 – 22 Feb 2026 – If successful, additional assessment via Coderbyte
• 5 Mar 2026 – Invite to Assessment Centre
• 19 – 26 Mar 2026 – In‑person Assessment Centres in Leicester and Bexhill

• Starting salary £36,000, with increase after year one
• Flexible working – hybrid approach, discuss with recruiter
• Competitive bonus scheme (subject to performance)
• Healthcare cash plan and private medical insurance
• Pension matched up to 10 %
• Free mortgage advice
• Access to Thrive mental‑health app
• Colleague assistance programme
• 25 days annual leave and social events throughout the year

Hastings Group is an equal opportunities employer. We treat people fairly and welcome applications from all suitably skilled persons regardless of gender, age, race, disability, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender reassignment or marital/family status. We have a thorough referencing process, including credit and criminal record checks.