Senior Data Analyst

Hastings Direct; Leicester, Bexhill-on-Sea; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Hastings Direct in Leicester is seeking a Senior Data Analyst to dive into Insurance Pricing, identifying opportunities to improve risk assessment and fair pricing for customers. You’ll work with Python, SQL or R and mentor Graduate & Junior Analysts, turning complex data into actionable insight for pricing decisions.

The role involves collaborating across Pricing Data & Analytics teams to bring new data sources to life and contribute to fast-moving, data-driven projects with real business

Qualifications

• Experience using Python, SQL or R and delivering projects end-to-end in a fast-moving data environment.
• Curious with data and capable of tackling numerical and statistical problems.
• Enjoy mentoring Graduate & Junior Analysts.

Responsibilities

• Develop and evolve sophisticated, segmented pricing strategies across Hastings Direct insurance products.
• Explore a vast data landscape and translate findings into actionable business impact.
• Collaborate with Pricing Data & Analytics teams to bring new data sources to life.

Skills

Python

SQL

R

Mentoring

Job description

## Senior Data AnalystApplylocations: Leicester / Hybrid: Bexhill / Hybridtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted 8 Days Agotime left to apply: End Date: July 30, 2026 (21 days left to apply)job requisition id: 60013412**Senior Data Analyst – Leicester or Bexhill Hybrid**Hastings Direct have a number of exciting opportunities for curious, creative and data-driven characters to dive into Insurance Pricing – identifying opportunities to improve how we assess risk to give a fairer price to our customers and thinking laterally about how we approach our work.However far we delve into the data, we feel it’s important to keep sight of the bigger picture. We’re looking for people who are comfortable and confident with numerical and statistical information, that are able to explain what they are seeing with a range of detail.We’d love it if you knew your way around an analytical programming environment, whether that be Python, SQL, R or any other language/toolkit that you use to solve problems, find solutions and provide actionable insight.**How you’ll make a difference:*** You will be at the forefront of developing and evolving sophisticated, segmented pricing across our insurance products.* You’ll be exploring a vast data landscape, with all the visibility, ownership and opportunity to see your work evolve into real business impact.* Everything we do starts and ends with data, whether that be drawing insights, exploring new ways of how we use it or finding value to change it.* You’ll be collaborating with other areas of our Pricing Data & Analytics teams to bring new data sources to life.**What we’re looking for:*** You have experience using Python, SQL or R and have seen projects through from start to finish in a fast moving, data focussed environment.* You’re curious when it comes to data, and comfortable tackling numerical and statistical problems.* You’ll enjoy mentoring and developing talented Graduate & Junior Analysts.**Our interview process involves:*** Screening call to explore your skills and experience* Technical case study, followed by panel interview**Regrettably, we're not in a position to offer visa sponsorship for these roles, either now or in the foreseeable future.**As a Disability Confident employer, we’re committed to ensuring our recruitment processes are fully inclusive – what this means to you is if you’re applying for a job with us, you’ll have fair access to support and adjustments throughout your recruitment journey. We also welcome applications through the Disability Confident Scheme (DCS). For more information on the DCS, please visit our inclusive business page on our career's website.Hastings Group is an equal opportunities employer which means we treat people fairly. We welcome applications from all suitably skilled persons regardless of their gender, age, race, disability, ethnic background, religion/belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment or marital/family status. Please also note that we have a thorough referencing process, which includes credit and criminal record checks.At Hastings Direct, we’re committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone has the opportunity to succeed. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, we encourage you to be open with us. Our recruitment team is here to provide the support you need to ensure a fair and accessible experience for all.Job posting end date:30/07/2026