Data Scientist

Data Scientist

Location: Norwich

Salary: Circa £50,000

This is a great job for someone who enjoys turning data into real, human impact.
If you’re curious, love solving problems, and want to use advanced analytics to improve how we support customers during their claims journey, this could be your next move.

A bit about the job

You’ll join our Data Science & Advanced Analytics team, who power some of the most forward‑looking initiatives in UK General Insurance. The role exists to design and deliver AI and machine learning models that make our claims experience faster, fairer, and more efficient. Your work will give our teams clear, data‑driven insight they can use every day. You’ll help shape how we use analytics to support customers when they need us most. And you’ll play a key role in getting models safely into production so they continue to perform well over time.

You’ll develop and improve machine learning models using rich and diverse datasets, while exploring new methods, tools, and technologies to drive innovation across the team. You’ll monitor model performance and support strong governance, reporting, and ongoing improvements, working closely with engineering teams to deploy models smoothly and reliably. You’ll also contribute to our modelling frameworks, coding standards, and ways of working, and use Agile principles to deliver meaningful work within cross‑functional teams.

Skills and experience we’re looking for

• Hands‑on experience using machine learning and statistical modelling to solve business problems.
• Practical programming skills in Python and SQL.
• Ability to explain complex ideas in simple, clear language for technical and non‑technical audiences.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and a passion for turning data into meaningful outcomes.
• A collaborative way of working and a desire to learn from others.

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 circa £50,000 (depending on location, skills, experience, and qualifications) 
• Bonus opportunity – 10% 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 
• Aviva-funded Private Medical Benefit to help you get expert support when you need it 
• 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 

Take a look to learn more.  Put a salary into this calculator to see what your total Aviva Reward could be. 

Aviva is for everyone: 

We’re inclusive and welcome everyone – we want applications from all backgrounds and experiences. Excited but not sure you tick every box? Even if you don’t, we would still encourage you to apply. We also consider all forms of flexible working, including part time and job shares. 

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

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We'd love it if you could submit your application online. If you require an alternative method of applying, or if you have any queries in relation to the vacancy, please give Chloe Nettley a call on 07795207964 or send an email to chloe.nettley@aviva.com