Lead Data Scientist
HiscoxLondon, England, United Kingdom • England, United Kingdom
Posted March 24, 2026
Full Time
About the Company
Hiscox is a company that cares about its people and is committed to diversity and creating a truly inclusive culture.
Job Description
Hiscox is seeking a Lead Data Scientist to join their Group Data Science team. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading the data science and machine learning team, providing business with data-driven insights, and promoting a data-driven culture. The role involves mentoring junior talent, managing technical projects, and communicating change across the business.
Requirements
- Experience in a range of machine learning techniques and an understanding of when each tool is best used.
- Strong Statistics capability.
- Familiarity with a wide range of generative AI tools and methodologies.
- Strong coding ability in python, with experience in other languages an advantage.
- Enthusiasm for developing and mentoring junior talent.
- Technical project leadership experience with experience of line management an advantage.
- Prototype, fail rapidly and iterate mindset to enable successful delivery.
Benefits
- Bonus
- Contributory pension
- 25 days annual leave plus 2 Hiscox days
- 4 week paid sabbatical with every 5 years' worth of service
- Private medical for all the family
