Data Scientist

Job description

Data Scientist

Salary - Up to £35,000

An exciting opportunity has arisen in our high-profile data science team. We are looking for someone to join our Data Science community to help in our journey to transform Commercial Lines insurance at Aviva.

As an organisation Aviva are heavily invested in incorporating data science right across the business. From promoting data-driven insights that strengthen decision making to automating tasks that deliver efficiency savings and unlock new opportunities, Data Science is at the core.

A bit about the job:

This is a key role in the execution of the Aviva Data Science Strategy, helping to drive data led innovation to improve our brokers experience and economics of our commercial business lines. We partner to transform Commercial Lines performance, providing insights to identify, optimise and automate opportunities.

This is a truly unique role offering a hybrid between front end programming and data science. The role will heavily focus on bringing innovative solutions to life through the development of interactive applications and exploitation of data.

You will work closely with the business to understand their needs and help shape solutions which deliver great user experiences. Proven experience of developing interactive dashboards, which surface sophisticated techniques and leverage technology and data, would be beneficial.

Skills and experience we're looking for:

• Transferrable programming language experience such as R, Python, SQL or similar
• Dashboard development skills would be ideal, especially in R Shiny
• Analytical mindset and creative thinker/problem solver
• Organised self-starter, with drive and commitment
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to listen and present to non-technical audiences

What you'll get for this role:

Our purpose - with you today, for a better tomorrow - is a promise we make to our colleagues too. And one of the ways we live up to that promise is by investing in you. We have so much to offer when it comes to being an Aviva colleague.

• Starting salary up to £35,000 (depending on skills, experience, and qualifications)
• Bonus opportunity - 8% of annual salary - Actual amount depends on your performance and Aviva's
• Generous pension scheme - Aviva will contribute up to 14%, depending on what you put in
• 29 days holiday plus bank holidays, and you can choose to buy or sell up to 5 days
• Make your money go further - Up to 40% discount on Aviva products, and other retailer discounts
• Up to £1,200 of free Aviva shares per year through our Matching Share Plan and share in the success of Aviva with our Save As You Earn scheme
• Brilliantly supportive policies including parental and carer's leave
• Flexible benefits to suit you, including sustainability options such as cycle to work
• Make a difference, be part of our Aviva Communities and use your 3 paid volunteering days to help others
• We take your wellbeing seriously with lots of support and tools

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Aviva is for everyone:

We're inclusive and welcome everyone - we want applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences.

Excited but not sure you tick every box? Research tells us that women, particularly, feel this way. So, regardless of gender, why not apply. And if you're in a job share just apply as a pair.

We flex locations, hours and working patterns to suit our customers, business, and you. Most of our people are smart working -spending around 50% of their time in our offices every week - combining the benefits of flexibility, with time together with colleagues.

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We interview every disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria for the job. Once you've applied, please send us an email stating that you have a disclosed disability, and we'll interview you.

We'd love it if you could submit your application online. If you require an alternative method of applying, please give Matthew Drew a call on 0121 234 7664 or send an email to [email protected].