Collaboration

• Working closely with Market Pricing, Retail Pricing, and Underwriting teams to ensure projects are focused on the right aims.
• Working with Data and ML Engineering teams to deploy models and analytical solutions.
• Helping develop best practice and new capability across Market Pricing.
• Explaining complex modelling work clearly and making practical recommendations.

Customer Outcomes

• Ensuring models and pricing actions support fair customer outcomes and align with regulatory expectations.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Proven track record of delivering commercial value using supervised machine learning techniques.
• Advanced Python programming skills.
• Proficient in SQL and Git.
• Advanced knowledge of data science technologies and platforms.
• Experience developing and implementing predictive models.
• Ability to drive projects from initiation to completion.
• Strong numerical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to explain complex topics clearly to varied audiences.
• Curious and proactive approach to identifying opportunities and improving existing methods.

Desirable:

• General insurance or personal lines pricing experience.
• Experience with market models, PCW data, or competitive insight tools.
• Experience with Cloud deployments (e.g. Azure/AWS/GCP).

Recruitment Process:

• Recruitment screening call
• 1st Round Intro with the hiring leader
• Case Study round – a mix of Technical and Competency

As a Disability Confident employer, we’re committed to ensuring our recruitment processes are fully inclusive – what this means to you is if you’re applying for a job with us, you’ll have fair access to support and adjustments throughout your recruitment journey. We also welcome applications through the Disability Confident Scheme (DCS). For more information on the DCS, please visit our inclusive business page on our career's website.

What we offer

Join us and you’ll find a different way of doing things. We call it the 4Cs. We focus on getting it right for our colleagues, customers, company, and community. As one of our colleagues, you’ll be helping to drive our growth, so in return, we’ll give you all the support, training, and development you need. Not to mention plenty of recognition and rewards, and the scope to voice your ideas and put them into practice.

• Reward
  • Salary – Attractive salary based on experience + car allowance (pay reviews also completed each year)
  • Flexible Working – We champion a flexible and hybrid working approach so please speak to your recruiter to discuss in more detail, including days in the office and at home.
  • Competitive Bonus Scheme - All colleagues are eligible for our annual 4Cs performance bonus, which is usually paid in March. The scheme is based on Hastings’ performance against our business goals and your own personal performance.
  • Physical Wellbeing – as a Band 4 colleague, Hastings pays for you to receive private medical Insurance (also known as PMI). This gives you flexibility and convenience to see a specialist or consultant and allows you to decide when and where you will be seen.
  • Financial Wellbeing – As well as providing you with 4x your salary with our life assurance cover and income protection at no extra cost, pension contribution match up to 10%, we are proud to provide you with an AWARD-WINNING package which includes – discounts and cashback at everyday retailers and on our own products, fee-free independent mortgage advice, and free access to financial wellbeing support.
  • Mental Wellbeing programme – At Hastings Direct we understand that mental health cannot not be scheduled, that’s why we have a range of support to help you keep yourself well. We have the thrive mental health app, our colleague assistance programme available 24/7, our own, in-house mental health first aiders, support groups, and a dedicated team to make sure we are covering your needs.

There's more! – 27 days annual leave + bank holidays, with the option to buy or sell one of your contracted weeks, access to our health care cash back plans, dental plans, discounted health assessments, Cycle to work and tech schemes, discounted and free onsite facilities, social events throughout the year, and much more.

Our 4Cs principles are simple: we believe by creating the right culture for our colleagues and giving them the right tools to do their job, we’ll deliver good outcomes for every customer, helping us to grow the company profitably and sustainably and allowing us to invest in the communities we serve.

We deliver good outcomes for our customers every time by providing great products at the right price with our simple and straightforward service. We treat customers like we want to be treated - fairly, respectfully, and with their best interests at heart.

Hastings Group is an equal opportunities employer, which means we treat people fairly. We welcome applications from all suitably skilled persons regardless of their gender, age, race, disability, ethnic background, religion/belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, or marital/family status. Please also note that we have a thorough referencing process, which includes credit and criminal record checks.

At Hastings Direct, we’re committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone has the opportunity to succeed. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, we encourage you to be open with us. Our recruitment team is here to provide the support you need to ensure a fair and accessible experience for all.

Job posting end date:

28/10/2026