Data Analyst

At Hastings Direct, we're committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone has the opportunity to succeed. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, or throughout your journey with us at Hastings, we encourage you to be open with us. Our recruitment team is here to provide the support you need to ensure a fair and accessible experience for all.

• Curious, comfortable and confident with numerical and statistical information.
• Knowledge or experience using an analytical programming environment, such as Python, SQL or R.
• A creative mindset, displaying initiative and innovation in everything you do.
• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal.
  
  Hastings are a digital insurance provider with ambitious plans to become The Best and Biggest in the UK market. We have invested heavily into our Pricing, Data & Analytic capabilities, and we're looking for curious and creative people to join us!
We're super proud of the journey we're on as a company and know that our continued success will rely on the contribution of our talented colleagues - an exciting opportunity to work with our Pricing, Data & Analytics teams bringing news ideas to life and making real impactful change for commercial growth. Hastings provide insurance for over three million customers, but we know there's even bigger opportunity out there - we really hope you like what you see, and you'll join us to share in the success of the exciting chapter that lies ahead. Risk pricing starts and ends with our data; whether it's by drawing insights, exploring new ways of how we use it, or finding value in more that we can add to - you will be up close with the work influencing decisions making direct impact on the day-to-day success of the company. How you will make a difference:
• Exploring our vast data landscape for new and innovative ways of using our data.
• Perusing our reports for a lead that you can chase down.
• Collaborating with other areas of our department to bring a new data source to life.
• End-to-end ownership of your work, sharing your ideas at an executive level and making real change.
Our Risk Pricing teams hold a breadth of experience to learn from to support and develop you, so don't worry about your current level of experience. We are interested in all types of skills, from junior experience all the way through to more expert analysts.

Salary - Attractive salary based on experience (pay reviews also completed each year) Flexible Working - We champion a flexible and hybrid working approach so please speak to your recruiter to discuss in more detail, including days in the office and at home. Competitive Bonus Scheme - All colleagues are eligible for our annual 4Cs performance bonus, which is usually paid in March. The scheme is based on Hastings' performance against our business goals and your own personal performance. Physical Wellbeing - We like to help our colleagues take a proactive approach in keeping themselves well, that's why we fund our colleagues to be able to claim against everyday health care through our healthcare cash plan. Financial Wellbeing - As well as providing you with 4x your salary with our life assurance cover and income protection at no extra cost, pension contribution match up to 10%, we are proud to provide you with an AWARD WINNING package which includes - discounts and cashback at everyday retailers and on our own products, fee free independent mortgage advice, and free access to financial wellbeing support. Mental Wellbeing Programme - At Hastings Direct we understand that mental health cannot not be scheduled, that's why we have a range of support to help you keep yourself well. We have the thrive mental health app, our colleague assistance programme available 24/7, our own in-house mental health first aiders, support groups and a dedicated team to make sure we are covering your needs There's more! - 25 days annual leave +bank holidays, with the option to buy or sell one of your contracted weeks, access to private healthcare, dental plans, discounted health assessments, cycle to work and tech schemes, discounted and free onsite facilities, social events throughout the year and much more. Most of our benefits and wellbeing resources are available to colleagues from their first day whilst some optional benefits, which involve committing to a 12-month payment schedule, are available as soon as you have completed your probationary period. Our 4Cs principles are simple: we believe by creating the right culture for our colleagues and giving them the right tools to do their job, we'll deliver good outcomes for every customer, helping us to grow the company profitably and sustainably and allowing us to invest in the communities we serve We deliver good outcomes for our customers every time by providing great products at the right price with our simple and straightforward service. We treat customers like we want to be treated - fairly, respectfully and with their best interests at heart