Senior Data Scientist — Build Impactful Models & Insights

Skipton Building Society; South Yorkshire; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

25 days leave

Pension up to 10%

Discounts on Skipton products and serv

Flexible working

Private medical insurance

Wellbeing app

Job summary

Skipton Building Society seeks a Senior Data Scientist to develop, maintain and monitor data science models and analytical products, supporting the Group Corporate Plan. You will help build a joined-up Data and Intelligence platform for clearer ownership, better decisions, and end-to-end data lifecycle control.

The role operates within a collaborative Data Capability function and offers opportunities to influence strategy and deliver value for members and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; identify trends and develop value-adding solutions.
• Highly numerate; interpret and manipulate complex datasets using code.
• Translate business requirements into practical Data Science solutions.
• Excellent communication; explain complex concepts to non-technical audiences.
• Self-motivated; manage priorities independently while developing expertise.
• Experience in analytical roles; numerate degree or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Developing, testing and documenting Data Science models and analytical products, including model monitoring.
• Creating analytical processes to produce required outcomes.
• Developing and maintaining understanding of prevailing and emerging modelling techniques and best practice.
• Communicating outputs from existing models and analytical products to stakeholders for appropriate use.
• Performing ad-hoc analysis to support decision-making with key stakeholders.
• Preparing key reports and presenting insights to colleagues and senior leaders.

Skills

Analytical skills

Numerical

Data science

Communication

Self-motivated

Experience with analytics

Education

Numerate degree

Job description

Skipton Building Society seeks a Senior Data Scientist to develop, maintain and monitor data science models and analytical products, supporting the Group Corporate Plan. You will help build a joined-up Data and Intelligence platform for clearer ownership, better decisions, and end-to-end data lifecycle control.

The role operates within a collaborative Data Capability function and offers opportunities to influence strategy and deliver value for members and stakeholders.