Data Scientist

Tesco Insurance and Money Services
Newcastle upon Tyne
3 months ago
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About the role

Data Scientist for the Operational Excellence team within Insurance and Money Services, based in Newcastle (Hybrid). Salary £38,000 – £57,000. Work Level: 2. Office Attendance: 2 days per week. Permanent position. Closing Date: 28th November 2025.


What you’ll bring

It’s an exciting time in our business and we need a Data Scientist to join our growing data team within our claims department. Bring your talent, expertise, and skills to make a difference to our customers, communities, and planet.


Responsibilities

  • Creation, maintenance and the continuous improvement of predictive models within the claims department.
  • Apply data science techniques to model customer behaviours to drive better decision‑making, improve customer journey, business outcomes and cost controls.
  • Work proactively with AI/ML models and drive initiatives.

Qualifications

  • Previous experience working with Microsoft Fabric (or Databricks) to create and maintain AI/ML models.
  • Experience working with large, complicated datasets.
  • Strong ability to manage own workload and re‑prioritise when required.
  • Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
  • Excellent communication skills to share insights with technical and non‑technical audiences.
  • Adherence to governance framework to keep data safe.

Benefits

  • Colleague pension scheme.
  • Private healthcare and virtual GP service.
  • Performance‑related annual bonus.
  • Generous holiday allowance – minimum 7.2 weeks, with option to buy more.
  • Colleague Clubcard discounts (10% rising to 15% each payday) and a second card to share.
  • Family‑oriented initiatives – enhanced maternity pay, shared parental leave, 8‑week paid paternity leave.

Professional development

  • Ongoing learning opportunities and award‑winning training.
  • Buy‑as‑you‑Earn and Save‑as‑you‑Earn share schemes.

Inclusive workplace

We want all colleagues to feel welcome and be themselves. We’re committed to building a diverse workplace and celebrating what makes colleagues unique.


How to apply

We value our people and diverse teams. Click apply to find out more about a career at Tesco Insurance and Money Services.


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