Lead Data Scientist: ML Leader & Strategy

hastingsdirect; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Hastings Direct is recruiting a Lead Data Scientist to shape and deliver advanced analytics across the business. You will lead a team of data scientists, drive model development, and collaborate with stakeholders to translate data science into practical insurance solutions.

The role emphasizes ownership from model concept through production deployment, monitoring and ongoing improvement, in a hybrid work environment spanning London/Leicester/Bexhill regions.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading a Data Science team.
• Experience delivering end-to-end ML solutions in a commercial setting.
• Strong programming in Python and SQL, with production deployment experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor and develop a high-performing team of Data Scientists.
• Shape and deliver the Data Science strategy aligned to business goals.
• Lead development of advanced ML and statistical models from concept to deployment.
• Own DS projects from exploration to production monitoring and optimisation.
• Translate complex technical outputs into clear, actionable insights for stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

Machine learning

Statistical modelling

Python

SQL

Cloud platforms

Stakeholder management

Tools

AWS

Azure

Databricks

Snowflake

Spark

Job description

Hastings Direct is recruiting a Lead Data Scientist to shape and deliver advanced analytics across the business. You will lead a team of data scientists, drive model development, and collaborate with stakeholders to translate data science into practical insurance solutions.

The role emphasizes ownership from model concept through production deployment, monitoring and ongoing improvement, in a hybrid work environment spanning London/Leicester/Bexhill regions.