Lead Data Scientist

This is a great job for someone who enjoys turning data into real, human impact. If you're curious, love solving problems, and want to use advanced analytics to improve how we support customers during their claims journey, this could be your next move.

A bit about the job

You'll join our Data Science & Advanced Analytics team, who power some of the most forward-looking initiatives in UK General Insurance. The role exists to design and deliver AI and machine learning models that make our claims experience faster, fairer, and more efficient. Your work will give our teams clear, data-driven insight they can use every day. You'll help shape how we use analytics to support customers when they need us most. And you'll play a key role in getting models safely into production so they continue to perform well over time.

You'll develop and improve machine learning models using rich and diverse datasets, while exploring new methods, tools, and technologies to drive innovation across the team. You'll monitor model performance and support strong governance, reporting, and ongoing improvements, working closely with engineering teams to deploy models smoothly and reliably. You'll also contribute to our modelling frameworks, coding standards, and ways of working, and use Agile principles to deliver meaningful work within cross-functional teams.

• Hands-on experience using machine learning and statistical modelling to solve business problems.
• Practical programming skills in Python and SQL.
• Ability to explain complex ideas in simple, clear language for technical and non-technical audiences.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a passion for turning data into meaningful outcomes.
• Confident managing Senior Stakeholders as well as a desire or previous experience leading a team

• Bonus opportunity - 10% of annual salary Actual amount depends on your performance and Aviva's.
• Generous pension scheme - Aviva will contribute up to 14%, depending on what you put in.
• 29 days holiday plus bank holidays, and you can choose to buy or sell up to 5 days
• Aviva-funded Private Medical Benefit to help you get expert support when you need it
• Make your money go further - Up to 40% discount on Aviva products, and other retailer discounts
• Up to £1,200 of free Aviva shares per year through our Matching Share Plan and share in the success of Aviva with our Save As You Earn scheme
• Brilliantly supportive policies including parental and carer's leave
• Flexible benefits to suit you, including sustainability options such as cycle to work
• Make a difference, be part of our Aviva Communities and use your 3 paid volunteering days to help others
• We take your wellbeing seriously with lots of support and tools

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