Senior Data Scientist

Skipton Building Society; Skipton; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual discretionary bonus

25 days standard annual leave + bank &

Pension contribution

Private medical insurance

Wellbeing app

Cycle-to-work

Discounts on products

Job summary

Skipton Building Society is recruiting a Senior Data Scientist to develop, maintain and monitor Data Science models and analytical products that support the Group Corporate Plan. The role sits within our Data Capability function, aimed at creating a unified Data and Intelligence platform for clear ownership and end-to-end data lifecycle control.

You’ll join a team focused on delivering innovative tools for members, while working in a hybrid setup with three days at Skipton and two days remote.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Highly numerate and capable of manipulating complex datasets using code.
• Proven ability to translate business requirements into practical Data Science solutions.
• Excellent communication to explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
• Self-motivated with ability to manage priorities and develop technical expertise.
• Knowledge of analytical tools, methodologies and best practices, plus project/change delivery experience.
• Experience in an analytical role with a numerate degree or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop, test and document Data Science models and analytical products, including model monitoring.
• Create analytical processes to produce required outcomes.
• Develop and maintain understanding of modelling techniques and best practices.
• Communicate outputs from models to ensure proper use by stakeholders.
• Perform ad-hoc analyses to support decision-making with key stakeholders.
• Prepare key reports and present insights to colleagues and senior leaders.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Numerical prowess

Code-based data manipulation

Translate requirements into DS

Excellent communication

Self-motivated

Analytics tools knowledge

Education

Numerate degree or equivalent

Job description

Hours

35 hours per week

Closing Date

Sun, 13 Sept 2026

We are seeking a Senior Data Scientist who will develop, maintain and monitor Data Science models and other analytical products to support the delivery of the Group Corporate Plan.

Whatever your background, and whatever your goals, we'll help you take the next step towards a better future.

You will also be joining us at an exciting time for our Data Capability function. Our aspiration is to create a single, joined‑up Data and Intelligence platform where everything related to data sits in one place, enabling clear ownership, better decision‑making and full end‑to‑end control of the data lifecycle.

At Skipton, we're founded on fairness. We exist to do right by our members - and we believe that starts with doing right by our people. So whoever you are and whatever you bring, there's a place for you here and a genuine plan for where you go next.

What You’ll Do

Every day at Skipton is innovation day. Join our Technology team and you'll discover that we’re constantly focused on real challenges as we build the tools that get things done for our members - quicker than you imagine.

• Developing, testing and documenting Data Science models and analytical products, in cluding associated solutions such as model monitoring
• Creating analytical processes to produce required outcomes
• Developing and maintaining an understanding of prevailing and emerging modelling techniques and best practice
• Communicating outputs from existing models and analytical products to ensure appropriate use by stakeholders
• Performing ad‑hoc analysis to support decision‑making with key stakeholders
• Preparing key reports and presenting insights to colleagues and senior leaders

We work in a hybrid way, balancing flexibility with collaboration. For this role, you'll typically spend three days a week in our Skipton office, with the remaining two days working from home.

What You’ll Need

• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to identify trends in data and develop value-adding solutions.
• Highly numerate, with experience interpreting, analysing and manipulating complex datasets using code.
• Proven ability to translate business requirements into practical Data Science and analytical solutions.
• Excellent communication skills, capable of explaining complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
• Self‑motivated and able to manage priorities independently while continually developing technical expertise.
• Good understanding of analytical tools, methodologies and best practices, alongside knowledge of project and change delivery approaches.
• Experience working in an analytical role, supported by a numerate degree or equivalent analytical experience.

What’s In It For You

Your work matters.

And the way we reward you matters, too.

At Skipton, we offer pay and benefits that really do make life better, together with a genuine thank you for making a difference.

• Annual discretionary bonus scheme
• 25 days stan dard annual leave + bank holidays + rising 1 day per year of service to a max of 30 days
• Matching employer pension contribution (up to 10% per annum)
• Colleague Mortgages and access to Skipton products and services at discounted rates
• Flexible working to help balance your commitments
• Private medical insurance, health and wellbeing app, volunteering opportunities, cycle-to-work scheme, discounted gym memberships
• Lifestyle perks such as a Home and Tech voucher, which can be used at Currys, and IKEA

We’re here to make life better for our members.

About Skipton.

Our story began in 1853 in Skipton, North Yorkshire. Today, you’ll find us across England and Scotland, from Aberdeen to Plymouth.

We help over a million members put down roots, save for what matters, and feel good about their money. As a mutual, they own us, so everything we do is for them.

You'll feel that same fairness and purpose in how all 2,500 of our colleagues work together, too

It all means that life at Skipton is more exciting than you imagine.

What it's like to work here

Life at Skipton

We talk and we listen to each other. And we make decisions as a team. That way, you get all the support you need to do work that works for everyone.

For most of our roles there's the option of blended working, which means we mix working from home and meeting in person. The right balance depends on your role, and what works best for you, your manager, and your team.

We also value what everyone brings to Skipton. And we create a fair place where you can be yourself. Our colleague networks play a big role in this. They connect people with similar life experiences and make our workplace warm, friendly, inclusive and welcoming.

It’s not just our members who are important to us.

You are, too.

Lots of organisations talk about wellbeing, but they don’t always back it up. As a mutual, we put people first. And that includes the people who work here. So, when we say we care about your wellbeing, we mean it.

Wellbeing isn't just one thing. It’s about feeling good, having energy, and being able to be yourself and perform at your best. That’s why we offer help for your mental and physical health across five key areas.

What’s more, it’s help that you can actually use too - not just read about.

You don't need to tick every box - we look for people who care about our members and who want to grow at the same time. The rest can follow.