Senior Data Scientist

RAC Careers; Walsall; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK insurance provider is seeking a Senior Data Scientist to shape pricing strategy and drive data innovation. This pivotal role offers the opportunity to mentor junior analysts and collaborate with various teams while working in a hybrid environment. Candidates should possess strong data science skills, proficiency in SQL and Python, and a background in predictive modeling. The company is committed to employee growth and offers competitive benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Colleague Share Scheme

25 days annual leave

Pension scheme with matched contributions

24/7 confidential support service

Access to exclusive discount portal

Flexible working schedules

Qualifications

• Experience in insurance preferred.
• Understanding of machine learning and its applications.
• Proactive mindset with a passion for continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical pricing development.
• Evaluate new data sources and deploy insights.
• Develop and deploy machine learning algorithms.
• Collaborate to improve data system reliability.
• Ensure compliance with GDPR and internal governance.

Skills

Strong technical data science expertise

Proficiency in SQL

Proficiency in Python

Predictive modelling techniques

Excellent stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Education

Numerical degree (2:1 or above)

A-level Maths (Grade A or above)

Tools

Radar/Emblem

Databricks

Job description

About The Role

Drive Pricing Excellence in a Fast-Moving Market

RAC is on a bold journey of data transformation, and we're looking for a commercially minded Senior Data Scientist to help lead the way. Sitting within our Technical Pricing Team in the insurance division, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping pricing strategy, unlocking performance through data, and driving innovation across our insurance business.

This is a high-impact role offering visibility across RAC insurance's pricing, commercial, and product functions. You'll be at the heart of our pricing evolution, helping us deliver best-in-class practices and exceed performance targets. Reporting into the Head of Technical Pricing, you'll also mentor junior analysts and collaborate with external insurer partners.

As Senior Data Scientist at RAC, you'll get benefits that go the extra mile

• Earnings That Motivate - enjoy a competitive salary plus automatic enrolment in our 'Owning It Together' Colleague Share Scheme - a unique opportunity to share in RAC's future success and be rewarded for the exceptional work you deliver.
• Tools to Drive Your Future - get started with a free RAC Ultimate Complete Breakdown Service from day one, plus access to a car salary sacrifice scheme (including electric vehicle options) after 12 months, delivering serious tax savings.
• Time Off That Matters - enjoy 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays. We also support work-life balance with paid family leave, flexible schedules, and practical resources to help navigate personal commitments.
• Financial Security & Perks - pension scheme with up to 6.5% matched contributions alongside life assurance cover up to 4x salary (10x optional with flex benefits), designed to support you long-term.
• Wellbeing That Works for You - our 24/7 confidential support service is available to you and household members aged 16+, offering reassurance whenever you need it.
• Extras That Make a Difference - access Orange Savings, our exclusive discount portal with deals across top retailers, holidays, tools, tech and more. After passing probation, you'll automatically join our Colleague Share Scheme, giving you a stake in our collective success.

Why Join Us?

• Lead technical pricing development using RAC's unique data assets
• Drive innovation in a fast-paced, competitive insurance market
• Partner across Pricing, Commercial, Product & Finance teams
• Influence strategy and performance across RAC's insurance portfolio
• Use advanced tools like SQL, Python, Radar/Emblem, and Databricks
• Hybrid working - Bristol office twice a week

What You'll Be Doing

• Identify and evaluate new data sources and build deployable insights to improve internal models and share with insurer partners
• Develop and deploy machine learning algorithms to solve business problems
• Collaborate with data management teams to improve data systems and reliability
• Deliver ad hoc analysis and insight to support the wider Pricing team
• Take ownership of key initiatives and support delivery of the RAC budget
• Ensure compliance with GDPR and internal governance

What You'll Bring

• Strong technical data science and analytical expertise, ideally within insurance
• Proficiency in SQL, Python, and predictive modelling techniques (GLM, GAM, GBM etc.)
• Understanding of machine learning and its commercial application
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
• A numerical degree (2:1 or above) and A-level Maths (Grade A or above)
• A proactive mindset with a passion for raising the bar

We're Orange Heroes

At the RAC, we never stand still. With a legacy of over 125 years, it's this restless drive for better that's earned the trust of over 12.5 million members and it's why we're on a mission to be the UK's number one motoring services provider.

That commitment to excellence isn't just felt by our members, it's echoed by our people too. With a 4.5-star rating on Glassdoor, our colleagues recognise the RAC as a place where ambition, support and authenticity come together.

We're all about progress powered by people. As an equal opportunities employer, we welcome every background, champion every voice and back your growth every step of the way. At the RAC, individuality fuels innovation and you're invited to bring your full self to it.