Job Description

Job Purpose

The Data Scientist will be responsible for driving innovation in our business and value add proposition to our insurer partners. This will be achieved through the analysis of large and complex data sets to generate actionable insights that inform and support business decision-making.

The role involves close collaboration with teams across the organisation to understand data requirements and deliver solutions that improve data quality, accessibility, and utilisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Collect, process, and analyse large and complex datasets to identify trends, patterns, and actionable insights.
• Design, develop, and implement data models and algorithms to address complex business challenges.
• Work collaboratively with cross‑functional teams to understand data requirements and deliver data‑driven solutions.
• Create, develop, and maintain dashboards and reports to clearly visualise key insights and performance metrics.
• Ensure data accuracy, quality, and integrity by embedding best practice data management principles.
• Build, validate, and monitor predictive models to support decision‑making and increase business confidence.
• Stay informed of emerging trends, tools, and technologies within data science and analytics.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with stakeholders across Carpenters Group and external partners.

Experience & Knowledge

• Degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, or a related field.
• Proven experience in data analysis, statistical modelling, and machine learning.
• Strong skills in Python, R, and/or SQL.
• Experience with Power BI and data visualisation, translating business needs into actionable insights.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Fabric and cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, or GCP).
• Experience with big data technologies and data warehousing/ETL processes.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills.
• Commercial awareness; legal and/or insurance sector experience desirable.
• Proactive, detail‑focused, and able to work independently or as part of a team.

About us

Here at Carpenters Group, we’ve been providing legal and insurance services across the UK for over 30 years.

We’ve grown from a small law firm into a 1500 people strong team made up of insurance professionals, legal experts and best in class corporate services, working across seven office locations.

We work in partnership with household name insurers to deliver a variety of fully outsourced claim solutions. We also represent individuals who need expert legal support.

As a great place to work our core values underpin how we behave. Our working environment is positive and informal, and we encourage people to work together to perform at their best.

We understand that our success as a business depends on the success of our people, which is why we invest in your training, development and social projects, helping everyone to connect and grow.

No matter what stage of your career, at Carpenters Group there is a place for you to achieve your potential.

Benefits

• Minimum 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays
• Hybrid working model
• 2 x Volunteering days to support charitable initiatives 
• Matched Giving – up to £250 matched for personal charity fundraising for a registered charity 
• Medicash cash plan – claim back dental / physio / optical appointments  
• My Medicash App – including access to rapid digital physiotherapy and skin cancer screening assessments plus fitness videos and wellbeing tools  
• Discounts and cash back on travel and shopping through Medicash extras 
• Life Assurance Scheme (4 x salary) 
• Pension scheme 
• Active network of Wellbeing Champions – providing mental health support 
• Training and development opportunities 
• Funded social events to connect with your colleagues 
• Dress for your day policy