Data Scientist – Predictive Analytics
Horwich Farrelly CareersJob Title: Data Scientist – Predictive Analytics
Location: United Kingdom
Working Pattern: Hybrid
Contract Type: Permanent
About HF
People. Not just lawyers
We’re not your typical law firm – we’re people with a passion for helping our clients and each other achieve the best possible outcomes. We are leading legal advisers to the insurance and commercial sectors across the UK & Ireland, known for our innovation, client focus, and long-lasting relationships. We do things differently, with a forward-thinking approach built around our clients’ needs, supported by cutting-edge technology and a culture built around people from a wide range of backgrounds who are taking an equally wide range of routes to building their careers in law.
About the team
Horwich Farrelly (HF) is at the forefront of innovation in claims management, leveraging predictive analytics and advanced data science to transform performance and deliver exceptional outcomes for clients in insurance and beyond. The Predictive Analytics and Data Insights team works closely with legal experts, claims professionals, and technology specialists to embed analytics into HF’s workflows and deliver measurable impact.
What you’ll be doing
- Design, build, and validate predictive models for claims lifecycle optimization, indemnity spend reduction, and risk assessment.
- Apply statistical, machine learning, and AI techniques to large, complex datasets.
- Clean, transform, and structure data for modeling and analysis.
- Work with data pipelines and ensure data integrity across sources.
- Translate analytical outputs into actionable insights for business stakeholders.
- Develop dashboards and visualizations to communicate findings effectively.
- Partner with project managers, legal teams, and IT to integrate models into operational systems.
- Support innovation initiatives and contribute to HF’s data strategy.
- Strong proficiency in data science, data engineering and data visualisation platforms (e.g. Power BI, Tableau and SQL).
- Experience with machine learning frameworks and the development of predictive models, statistical analysis, and feature engineering.
- Knowledge of insurance or legal sector data is advantageous but not essential.
- Ability to communicate complex concepts clearly to non-technical audiences.
What’s in it for you?
Apart from the competitive salary you’d expect, our package of benefits reflects our values of partnership, innovation, and being real people. We’re committed to creating a dynamic workplace where everyone feels supported, empowered, and part of our success.
You’ll enjoy:
- 25 days’ annual leave (rising to 30 with service) + Holiday Buy Scheme
- Life Insurance & Income Protection
- Private Medical Insurance & Healthcare Cash Plan
- Employee Assistance Programme & Digital GP services
- Pension Scheme
- Electric Car Scheme
- Enhanced Maternity, Paternity & Adoption Leave
- Hybrid & Flexible Working Options
- Discounted Gym Membership & Employee Discount Hub
- Flu & Eyecare Vouchers – and more!
What next?
If HF sounds like a place where you could belong, we'd love to learn more about you!
Submit your CV here and we’ll be in touch if we have any opportunities that match your experience and interests. If we don’t have something right now, we’ll keep your details on file and may reach out in the future as part of our talent pipeline.