Head of Data Science
1 week ago
Policy Expert – Head of Data Science We’re on a mission to make the most successful insurance disruptor people want to stay with for life. Since our inception in 2011, our breakthrough thinking and proprietary technology have brought us 1.5 million customers and the title of the UK’s No.1‑rated home insurance provider for nine years. About the company Policy Expert revolutionises Home, Pet, and Motor insurance, making it clear, fair, and great value for customers. Data is at the heart of everything we do, and our ambition is to enrich every customer experience and optimise every business decision through a transformative Data Strategy centered on operating model, data & analytics platform, and data culture. About the Data Science team The team drives incremental value across claims, operations, underwriting, and marketing. We own end‑to‑end models that power a best‑in‑class customer experience from acquisition to claims. Role and responsibilities Lead the strategy and roadmap for data science and ML initiatives to support ambitious growth plans. Recruit, lead, and mentor the Data Science team while building a community of practice. Work closely with the Head of Data Products and other stakeholders to identify opportunities to apply ML and data science across the organisation. Develop and own a roadmap for implementing Data Science across our business areas. Continuously improve engineering practices for data science products to operate at pace and at scale. Champion data science and ML, communicating its value to colleagues across the business. Oversee and contribute to the development of machine learning models, working with ML Engineers to ensure production reliability. Collaborate with Data Engineers and Analysts to source required data from internal systems and third‑party suppliers. What we are looking for Customer‑focused with the ability to balance outcome delivery and technical excellence. Experience leading and managing Data Scientists, with hands‑on work in a small team. Strategic thinker who finds innovative ways to apply data science for business value. Excellent communication skills for both technical and non‑technical audiences. Proficiency with R or Python, SQL, and experience querying large datasets. Knowledge of the latest data science and ML technologies. Experience building ML models and working with ML Engineers to deploy them into production. Experience with AWS or GCP tools is ideal. Knowledge of the insurance industry is an advantage but not essential. Benefits Role based in the London office with 50/50 hybrid working. Generous pension contribution scheme. Private medical and dental cover. Learning budget of £1,000 per year plus study leave. Enhanced maternity and paternity leave. Travel season ticket loan. Access to a wide selection of London O2 events and a private lounge. Employee wellbeing programme. Equal Opportunity We pride ourselves on being an equal‑opportunity employer. All applications are treated equally and we recruit solely on an individual’s skills, knowledge, and experience. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive environment for all candidates and provide reasonable adjustments during the interview process. Next Steps We aim to be in touch within 14 working days of your application. Please feel encouraged to apply even if you do not meet all the requirements. Useful links Glassdoor Trust Pilot Best Companies #J-18808-Ljbffr
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Head of Data Science
1 day ago
Greater London, United Kingdom Dentsu Aegis Network Ltd. Full timeHead of Data Science page is loaded## Head of Data Sciencelocations: Londontime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R1110022The purpose of this role is to set the strategic direction for the team, taking ownership of the overall vision and outcomes, liaising with other channels to ensure an integrated approach/roadmap.**Job...
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Head of Data Science
2 weeks ago
Greater London, United Kingdom Policy Expert Full time🚀 We’re on a mission to make: The most successful insurance disruptor people want to stay with for life Are you ready to transform the insurance industry with innovative technology? AtPolicy Expert , we are on a mission to revolutionize Home , Pet , and Motor insurance,making it clear,fair, and great value for customers. Since our inception in 2011, our...
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Head of Data Science
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Head of Data Science
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Head of Data Science
2 weeks ago
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Staff Data Scientist
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Staff Data Scientist
1 week ago
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Staff Data Scientist
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Head of Data Science
1 week ago
London, United Kingdom Wyatt Partners Full time £150 - £200A Head of Data Science is the next key strategic hire for a rapid growth startup company in the retail industry with a global reach.Is this the role you are looking for If so read on for more details, and make sure to apply today.They have grown from 2 people to 30 people in 2 and a half years, and have seen strong revenue growth! The company are cash rich,...
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Head of Data Science
16 hours ago
London, United Kingdom Wyatt Partners Full time £150 - £200A Head of Data Science is the next key strategic hire for a rapid growth startup company in the retail industry with a global reach.Is this the role you are looking for If so read on for more details, and make sure to apply today.They have grown from 2 people to 30 people in 2 and a half years, and have seen strong revenue growth! The company are cash rich,...
