Data Scientist

Salary - Between £38,000 - £57,000 (DOE) + annual bonus & benefits

Work Level - 2

Location – Newcastle, Permanent

Office Attendance – Our hybrid working model gives you the best of both worlds - flexibility to work from home and valuable face-to-face time with colleagues. This role typically requires 2 days per week onsite.

Closing Date - Applications close on 15th October at 5pm

We're looking for a Data Scientist to join our Operational Excellence team at Tesco Insurance & Money Services.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing data function within our Claims business, where you'll use advanced analytics and insight to solve complex problems, improve customer outcomes, and drive meaningful business impact. If you're curious, innovative, and passionate about turning data into action, you'll thrive in our collaborative team environment while helping shape the future of our Claims operation.

• Creation, maintenance and the continuous improvement of our new predictive models within our claims department.

• You’ll need to apply data science techniques to model customer behaviours to drive better decision making, a better customer journey, improved business outcomes and cost controls.

• Adherence to our governance framework to keep our data safe.

• Previous experience working with Microsoft Fabric (or Databricks) to create and maintain AI/ML models

• Experience working with large, complicated datasets.

• An ability to manage own workload and re-prioritise when required.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Excellent communication skills to share insights with technical and non-technical audiences.

• Experience within Financial Services, Banking, or a similarly regulated commercial environment is advantageous.

We welcome applications from everyone. If you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every requirement, we’d still love to hear from you.

• A generous pension, with up to 7.5% employer contribution, depending on what you put in.

• Private Medical Insurance (WL2+) and virtual GP Service for you and your family

• Performance related annual bonus.

• 7.2 weeks holiday, with the opportunity to buy more.

• Colleague Clubcard discount (10-15% + second card to share with someone else).

• Enhanced parental leave.

• Opportunities to Save and Buy as you earn.

• A place to get on - take advantage of our ongoing learning opportunities to help you achieve the job and career you want.

As a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2), we’re committed to creating an accessible and supportive environment for all. We offer reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process, including interviews, to ensure every candidate has a fair opportunity to succeed.

We also know the importance of balancing work with life’s other commitments. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need, as we’re committed to exploring part time and flexible working opportunities, at every level of the organisation.

Interviews are expected to be held shortly after closing date.

Don't miss out. We're assessing applications throughout the recruitment process and may close this opportunity ahead of the closing date if we receive a high volume of applications.