Data Scientist

The Acorn Group is a fast-growing insurance business. A best kept secret to many in the market - it operates with a fast-decision making culture and can-do attitude. Its core products are specialist private car, taxi, commercial vehicles, and telematics. With £800m\+ GWP today and better returns than the market, it is establishing itself as the leading specialist motor insurance business in the UK. The business underwrites around 25% of all taxis in the UK where it is the market leader. Acorn currently has an outstanding opportunity for the best up-and-coming data science talent in the country to play a central role in building the UK’s largest specialist motor insurer. We are looking for a talented Data Scientist to join our existing team and primarily support the Telematics business. The successful candidate will take on a range of tasks related to Telematics and ensure the underlying models and processes which support the pricing of the product are best in class. You will have the opportunity to own this and to iterate and improve across two different telematics brands – Carrot and MyPolicy. **Job Title:** Data Scientist **Salary:** up to £70,000 depending on experience **Location:** London on a Hybrid working basis **Working hours:** 37\.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday This role sits within the Telematics Trading Team, which is a team of five, consisting of a Trading Lead, Pricing Analyst, two Data Analysts and a Data Scientist. The team formed in 2025 and is already driving a significant shift in how Telematics operates. The role will also have close links to the well established Data Science team which consists of a number Data Scientists, delivering high value solutions for the business. The team work in Databricks, own our own deployment solutions and are already able to iterate on live model deployments at speed. This infrastructure has allowed the team to add significant value over the last couple of years and have contributed significant increases in profitability to our largest products. **What you will be doing:** * Delivering solutions to business problems. Given substantial autonomy over the projects assigned * Using python, executing most code as automated pipelines in Databricks, refresh models as often as we think is necessary and owning the process to deploy models into production * Design, creation and execution of analytical solutions from telematics data * Drive the technical analysis and development of scoring algorithms as well as driving value for the wider business **What you will be doing:** * Being part of a small team you will have input not just on the projects we execute, but how we take on our whole workflow, our tooling and the data direction of the company. * A suitable candidate would have an excellent Python coding ability * Natural desire to act at pace and be innovative, while setting high standards * Expert in a variety of machine learning solutions * Solid statistical understanding **Grow with Acorn** At **Acorn Insurance** , we’re proud of our Liverpool roots — and even prouder of how far we’ve come. As part of the **Acorn Group** , we bring over 40 years of specialist insurance expertise to the table. From humble beginnings, we’ve grown into a national leader, now employing **1,700\+ people across the UK** and **reached a milestone £750 million** in total value of insurance policies written in 2024\. We’re growing fast, with new opportunities emerging every week. That growth is largely due to the values we share: * 🦏 We run through walls for our customers and each other * 🐐 We challenge the status quo * 🐧 We succeed when we help those around us succeed * 🐆 We decide quickly when the smart thing to do is use our judgement **Benefits:** * 🌴 35 days’ holiday (including bank holidays) with additional buy/sell options * 🧠 24/7 mental health support \& free counselling available * ☝ Grow with us: Through career fairs, leadership programs, and learning on the go! * 💸 Flexible benefits, including early access to salary via our internal platform * 🏡 Hybrid working options to support work-life balance and individual needs * 🎉 Recognition awards, social events \& more **Our Commitment to our colleague’s:** These aren’t just words — they’re the principles we live by. And we’re proud to back them up with real action, earning recognition and accreditation from leading organisations that share our commitment to people and growth: * 🧠 Mindful Employer – championing mental health and wellbeing * ♿ Disability Confident Level 1 \& 2 – creating accessible, inclusive opportunities * 🌸 Menopause Friendly accredited – supporting every stage of life * 🎖️ Armed Forces Covenant signatory – honouring those who serve * 🏆 Great Places to Work 2024/25 – fostering an engaging and positive workplace culture * 📈 Best Place to Work for Development – proud to be investing in people’s future * 👩‍💼 Best Place to Work for Women – breaking down barriers to women's career progression If you’re looking for a company with a strong culture, real career progression, and a people-first approach — all rooted in the heart of Liverpool — **Grow with** **Acorn.** **A Few Things to Know Before You Apply** We’re really excited that you’re considering joining Acorn! To help everything go smoothly, here are a couple of things to keep in mind: 🔍 **Checks \& Clearances** All roles at Acorn are subject to DBS and financial checks. Any offer we make will be conditional until these are completed to a satisfactory standard. 🌍 **Visa Requirements** Because our training is quite comprehensive, we can only consider applicants who have **at least one year remaining** on their Graduate or Post-Study Work visa. At the moment, we’re not able to offer visa sponsorship. 💬 **We’re Here to Support You** We’re committed to creating an inclusive, supportive workplace where everyone can flourish. If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process—or once you’re part of the team—just let us know. Whether it’s flexible hours, adapted equipment, or a bit of extra support, we’ll work with you to make sure you can do your best work.