Data Science Graduate

Hastingsdirectsmartmiles; Hastings; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance provider in the UK is seeking graduates for their Pricing, Data and Analytics Graduate Programme focusing on Data Science. You will apply innovative data science techniques to real-world challenges and complete key placements to build essential skills. Candidates should possess coding abilities in Python or R, strong communication and problem-solving skills. This exciting opportunity offers a competitive salary and an excellent benefits package in a dynamic work environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Flexible benefits package

Qualifications

• Ability to code using Python or R.
• Very good communication skills; experience presenting results.
• Excellent skills in logic and problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Apply innovative data science techniques to solve business challenges.
• Work closely with experts to analyze large data sets.
• Complete placements in Underwriting and Retail Pricing.

Skills

Python

R

Communication skills

Logic

Problem-solving

Job description

**2026 - Pricing, Data and Analytics Graduate Programme (Data Science Pathway)**Our data science pathway is designed to give you the opportunity to apply innovative data science techniques to solve real-world business challenges and deliver commercial value. You’ll work closely with and learn from recognised experts in collecting and analysing large data sets to create data-led solutions that incorporate automation, machine learning and software design.Over a period of two years, you will complete placements in Underwriting and Retail Pricing to build knowledge, technical skills and understanding of these departments ready to secure a promotional new analytics type role by the end of the scheme. **Requirements:**- Ability to code using Python or RVery good communication skills; experience presenting results to others.- Excellent skills in logic and problem-solvingWhen you join Hastings Direct, you’ll be making a real contribution to our success. You deserve to share in that success, so alongside a competitive and flexible salary, we offer a benefits package that recognises and rewards your part in our growth. and check out the **what we offer** tab to learn more.Hastings Direct is a fast growing, agile, digitally focused general insurance provider of products and services to over 4 million customers in the UK, employing over 4,600 colleagues. Our vision – to be the best and biggest digital insurance provider in the market.It's our attitude and the way we run our business that makes us different. We focus on getting it right for our colleagues, customers, company and community. It's a dynamic, flexible, fun and constantly changing environment. You'll enjoy the scope to make a real difference for our customers, influence our company, benefit the communities we work in and have fun along the way.