This job is brought to you by Jobs/Redefined, the UK'sleading over-50s age inclusive jobs board. Job Introduction SeniorData Scientist Salary from £60,000 to £70,000 depending onexperience Permanent Hybrid / London Here at Saga, we are embarkingon a data transformation journey across all our establishedbusiness units, Cruise, Insurance, Travel, Financial Services andSaga Magazine. This is a unique opportunity to make a group levelimpact with access to rich data across all business units. You willbe joining a high performing in-house Data Science team thatspecifically focuses on Marketing domain models. Working as one ofour Senior Data Scientists at Saga, you will play a pivotal role inshaping our data strategy and driving the development of advancedanalytics solutions. Your primary responsibility will be to harnessthe power of data to build predictive models, extract meaningfulinsights, inform strategic decisions, and contribute to the overallsuccess of the organisation using machine learning and statisticaltechniques. You will have access to the latest analytical tools andthe chance to work with some of the most renowned Decision Dataleaders in the UK market. We work in a hybrid way at Saga both athome and in the office. When you do come into the office, it'll bewith a real purpose in mind - to meet with your team, to worktogether, and of course to socialise and celebrate too! Our DataScience team meet in London once a week and then in Kent once aquarter. Role Responsibility Our Senior Data Scientist will befully accountable for the following areas; - Advanced Analytics& Modelling: Design, develop, and implement advanced machinelearning algorithms and statistical models to solve complexbusiness problems. Drive the exploration and adoption ofcutting-edge data science techniques and technologies. - Insightsand Reporting: Extract actionable insights from large, complexdatasets to guide business decision-making. - Collaboration withStakeholders: Work closely with business stakeholders and technicalcolleagues to understand data science requirements and integratedata science solutions into existing workflows & applications.Communicate effectively with both technical and non-technicalcounterparts from start to finish of every project. - Data Strategyand Model Governance: Collaborate with cross-functional teams toexecute the company's data strategy. Ensure models are fair,explainable, and in compliance with relevant regulations andpolicies. - Project Management: Manage and deliver projects ontime, to high standards. - Agile ways of working: Demonstrateexperience in working in an agile environment, participating insprint planning, and adapting to changing priorities. - Continuouslearning: Stay abreast of industry trends, emerging technologies,and best practices in data science and machine learning. Bring themost relevant ones back to SAGA and find ways to implement them tounlock business value. The Ideal Candidate Working as a Senior DataScientist at Saga, you will need to demonstrate the followingskills and experience; - Previously worked in a data science rolefor a large data-rich organisation, with a track record ofindependent project delivery. - Demonstrate previous experience ofworking in a marketing domain or have the desire and enthusiasm tomove into this area. - Strong programming skills in languages suchas Python and SQL. (A technical task will form part of theinterview process.) - Credible expert in machine learning,statistical modelling, and data analysis. - Excellent communicationskills with the ability to convey complex technical concepts toboth technical and non-technical stakeholders, providing businessrecommendations within a marketing-based field. - Experience withbig data technologies and cloud platforms, ideally Azure. - Acurious nature, with the drive to learn and master new tech andmethods. Desirable; - Previously worked in an agile workingenvironment, with a focus on iterative and collaborative projectdelivery. - Experience with data visualisation tools e.g. Tableau.- Experience in model monitoring. (MLOPS experience would bedesirable.) - Gained a master's in a quantitative field such asComputer Science, Statistics, or related disciplines. Saga Values:Make it Happen, Do the Right Thing, Customer First, ExcellenceEvery Day, Our People Make Us Special Recruitment Process: 1.Pre-screen call with the Head of Data Science. 2. Technical Pythonand SQL Task. 3. TEAMS Interview - Technical and competency. 4.Final meeting with our Director of Data Analytics and DecisionScience. Package Description Everyday our colleagues deliverexceptional experiences to our customers. We believe exceptionalwork deserves even more exceptional rewards, that's why we have puttogether an amazing benefits package for all colleagues. BENEFITSAVAILABLE TO ALL COLLEAGUES: - 25 days holiday + bank holidays. -Option to purchase additional leave up to 5 extra days. - Pensionscheme matched up to 10%. - Company performance related annualbonus - Up to 5%. - Life assurance policy on joining us. -Wellbeing programme. - Colleague discounts including familydiscounts on cruises and holidays. - Range of reductions and offersfrom leading retailers, travel groups, and entertainment companies.- Enhanced maternity and paternity leave. - Grandparents leave. -Income protection. - Access to Saga Academy, our bespoke learningplatform. About the Company Over the past 70 years we have becomethe UK's specialist provider of products and services to peopleaged over 50 in the UK. We're one of the most recognised andtrusted brands amongst UK consumers in this demographic, recognisedfor its high-quality products and exceptional standards of service.Our product portfolio includes cruises, holidays, insurance,personal finance products, and our Saga Magazine. We aim to be thelargest and most-trusted brand for older people in the UK. Ourfocus on delivering exceptional experiences empowers our colleaguesto create moments that are personal and special for our customersand for each other. Our values underpin our approach and help guideus to deliver our purpose. We're committed to making sure thatcolleagues can be their best, be themselves, and make a difference- more than anywhere else. We do this by creating a truly inclusiveculture, where all colleagues can bring their full and authenticselves to work and be treated with dignity and respect in anenvironment that is free from discrimination and harassment. Thanksto our people, Saga has been ranked 6th in the UK's Best Employers2025 by the Financial Times and Statista. This recognition, basedon the voices of 20,000 employees across the UK, is a testament tothe great culture we've built together. This award belongs to allour colleagues who collectively make Saga a fantastic place towork. We are champions of age inclusivity and signatories of theAge-Friendly Employer Pledge. We are proud of our multigenerationalteams we have in place. We're also a committed Disability Confidentemployer and ensure that our recruitment process is inclusive andaccessible. Your application will have fair consideration, andyou'll receive personal communication throughout your applicantjourney when you apply to join Saga. Saga does not accept agencyCVs unless specifically engaged on the role by the TalentAcquisition Team. Please do not forward CVs to our recruiters,employees, or any other company location. Saga will not beresponsible for any fees related to CVs received in thisunsolicited manner. #LI-KF1 Saga Group#J-18808-Ljbffr
