Data Science Graduate

Hastings Direct; England; On-site; GBP 32,400 - 39,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working – hybrid approach

Competitive bonus scheme

Healthcare cash plan

Pension matched up to 10%

25 days annual leave

Job summary

A leading insurance firm in Leicester is seeking graduates for its Pricing, Data and Analytics Graduate Programme, focusing on Data Science. Participants will complete placements in Underwriting and Retail Pricing over two years, applying innovative data techniques to real business challenges. Successful candidates will have a degree and strong mathematical skills, along with proficiency in Python or R. This program offers a starting salary of £36,000 with benefits like hybrid working options, bonuses, and health care plans.

Qualifications

• Degree pending in 2026 or achieved within the last 2 years.
• Self-aware with clear strengths and areas for development.
• Open to continuous development.

Responsibilities

• Complete placements in Underwriting and Retail Pricing.
• Apply innovative data-science techniques to business challenges.

Skills

Strong mathematical capabilities

Ability to code using Python

Ability to code using R

Interest in Machine Learning

Excellent communication skills

Logic and problem-solving skills

Education

Degree in any discipline

Job description

2026 - Pricing, Data and Analytics Graduate Programme (Data Science Pathway)

Location: Leicester

Programme overview: The Pricing, Data and Analytics Graduate Programme offers three pathways: Data Science, Engineering and Actuarial. Applicants may apply to more than one. The Data Science pathway focuses on applying innovative data‑science techniques to solve real‑world business challenges, delivering commercial value, working with large data sets, automation, machine learning and software design.

Over two years you will complete placements in Underwriting and Retail Pricing, gaining knowledge and technical skills across the departments, preparing you for an analytics role at the end of the programme.

Placements

• Underwriting – Actuarial & Data Science
• Retail Pricing
• Market Pricing

Requirements

• Degree in any discipline, pending in 2026 or achieved within the last 2 years
• Strong mathematical capabilities, including probability and statistics
• Ability to code using Python or R
• Keen interest in Machine Learning
• Self‑aware, clear on strengths and development areas, inquisitive nature
• Open to continuous development
• Excellent communication skills; experience presenting results to others
• Excellent logic and problem‑solving skills

Visa sponsorship is not offered; you must have the right to work in the UK for the full two‑year duration.

Application Timeline

• 15 Dec 2026 – Applications open (psychometric test via Harver)
• 25 Jan 2026 – Applications close
• 6 – 22 Feb 2026 – If successful, additional assessment via Coderbyte
• 5 Mar 2026 – Invite to Assessment Centre
• 19 – 26 Mar 2026 – In‑person Assessment Centres in Leicester and Bexhill

Reward & Benefits

• Starting salary £36,000, with increase after year one
• Flexible working – hybrid approach, discuss with recruiter
• Competitive bonus scheme (subject to performance)
• Healthcare cash plan and private medical insurance
• Pension matched up to 10 %
• Free mortgage advice
• Access to Thrive mental‑health app
• Colleague assistance programme
• 25 days annual leave and social events throughout the year

Equality & Diversity

Hastings Group is an equal opportunities employer. We treat people fairly and welcome applications from all suitably skilled persons regardless of gender, age, race, disability, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender reassignment or marital/family status. We have a thorough referencing process, including credit and criminal record checks.