Senior Data Scientist - Telematics

Job Title:

Senior Data Scientist – Telematics

Location:

Bexhill/Leicester/London – Hybrid

We are looking for a Data Scientist with experience in developing solutions to novel problems and a desire to drive innovation in the insurance industry. The Data Scientist will design and build cutting‑edge features and predictive models that generate value across Hastings products, and use these models and data assets to improve risk selection at quote‑time and in‑life.

This role is within our Telematics Data Value team, comprising data scientists, analysts, and engineers. We work to turn telematics data into underwriting advantage, enabling market‑beating prices for customers.

• Develop best‑in‑class ML models to predict claims outcomes, fraud, and other risk KPIs, including developing novel features from raw telematics data.
• Collaborate with ML Engineers to deploy ML models.
• Monitor deployed ML models and link performance to commercial and customer outcomes.
• Present work to operational and commercial stakeholders.
• Explore new technologies and contribute to setting team best practices.

• Proficiency in Python and experience with ML libraries for building and deploying machine‑learning solutions in cloud environments.
• Experience using SQL.
• Ability to communicate and collaborate across teams of Data Scientists, Data Engineers, ML Engineers, operational and commercial stakeholders.

• Technical competence complemented by broader business understanding.
• A problem‑solver who enjoys building creative solutions to complex real‑world challenges.
• Able to work independently and collaboratively.
• Curious, willing to challenge received wisdom and explore emerging techniques.

• Recruiter screening call
• Intro with hiring leader
• Case study round – Technical / Competency

• Competitive salary and £5k car allowance.
• Flexible hybrid working arrangement.
• Annual 4
  
  Cs performance bonus scheme.
• Private medical insurance (PMI), life assurance and income protection at no extra cost.
• Matched pension contributions up to 10%.
• Mental wellbeing programme including Thrive app, employee assistance programme, and in‑house mental health support.
• 27 days annual leave + bank holidays, with option to buy or sell a week.
• Health‑care cash‑back plans, dental plans, discounted health assessments, cycle‑to‑work and technology schemes.
• Discounts, cashback, free independent mortgage advice and free access to financial wellbeing support.
• Social events throughout the year and access to onsite facilities.

Hastings Group is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably skilled persons regardless of gender, age, race, disability, ethnic background, religion/belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment or marital/family status. We also welcome applications through the Disability Confident Scheme. We provide reasonable adjustments in the recruitment process and conduct thorough referencing including credit and criminal record checks.