We’re a proud partner of Women in Data, an organisation that mirrors our passion for development. Admiral is a place Where You Can, and as a recognised Great Place to Work for over 20 years, we know that people who like what they do, do it better. It’s why we’ve invested in our spaces and have introduced initiatives that empower our people to Grow & Progress in whatever way they want. For the women in our data community, this partnership helps us to continue to strive for better and nurture a working environment that works for them.
Data has been such an integral part of our business, but it’s importance is growing all the time. We are constantly striving to give our customers the best price, the best products and the best service and Data underpins all of these aims. For us, Data is more than an output; it’s the questions we ask our customers, it’s how we protect and secure that data, it’s the questions we don’t need to ask because we have the data available and it’s helping us ensure we’re meeting our customer expectations. Innovation and remaining at the cutting edge of data, technology and techniques is hugely important, and creating a diverse team with a strong culture is the difference between a good product and a great one – so we’re constantly on the look out for great talent, fresh thinking and new solutions to problems we face.
Founded in 1993, Admiral is part of Admiral Group, an international financial services group with customers in France, Italy, Spain, the UK and the USA. Headquartered in Wales in the UK, we’re proud to be Wales’ only FTSE 100 company.
We have over 11,000 colleagues who all strive to serve our 10 million customers in line with our purpose to help more people to look after their future, always striving for better together.
Admiral is a place Where You Can. Flexibility and individuality; development and exploration; opportunities to do meaningful work beyond work; making Admiral’s success, your success. Whether you’ve been here for years or you’ve just arrived, a personal, flexible path is yours for the making. We enable and empower our people to discover meaningful ambitions, and support you on your journey to make them a reality.
Expertise: Data Governance, Change Management, Business Partnering.
After university, I began my career with the National Trust, recruiting volunteer leaders for their Working Holiday programme. This ignited my passion for the charitable sector, where I spent the next 25 years working with not-for-profits and local authorities. A significant portion of this time was dedicated to a charitable foundation, supporting hundreds of UK charities in funding and sustainability. Governance emerged as a critical area where smaller organizations needed support.
A change in circumstances led me to the field of Data. Despite my non-technical background, I secured a role in a Data Governance team at the UK’s largest building society, where I quickly realised that the principles of Governance are universal. My passion for engaging with people, understanding processes, and driving improvements translated seamlessly into this new domain. For over 25 years, I had been working with data without realising it! After three years, I joined a new project to expand my knowledge of broader Data Management principles and so my career journey led me to Admiral.
18 months ago, I joined Admiral in Data Enablement Services as a Data Governance Business Partner. Admiral’s commitment to its people is exceptional, and I have been fortunate to advance my career rapidly, where I now lead the Data Governance Team. The opportunities for learning and growth are continuous and genuine and I am excited to be part of improving Admiral’s data maturity.
Expertise: Data Analysis, Data Storytelling, Data Project Management.
Education: MSc Analytical Science
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Spotlight story:
As a senior data analyst at Admiral, my role is within the customer data area. My responsibilities include supporting the delivery of both existing and new initiatives across our customer data operations. I work closely with business stakeholders to present analysis insights and work towards highlighting opportunities for improvement in the customer journey and identifying trends/forecasts to benefit the wider business.
My experience and typical day include data project management, mentoring team members, presenting information and communicating with stakeholders and lastly utilising tools such as SAS, Looker and Big Query to maintain best practises within data analysis.
I initially joined Admiral due to its conscious effort of promoting professional growth. I knew after university I wanted to join a business that would enable and push me to excel in all areas. The company’s dedication to continuous self-improvement taught me that I could achieve anything with the right mindset. Three years later after starting as a junior data analyst with limited knowledge, I am now thriving in my career. I have gained extensive experience, and I am currently managing my own data projects and helping lead my own team.
Expertise: Data Science and Artificial Intelligence, SQL, Java
Education: Bachelor of Engineering (Computer Science), Masters in Data Science
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Spotlight Story
As a teen, I was fascinated by the software boom and opted for a higher education in Computer Science. I started my professional journey as a software engineer. For the first ten years, I was a java programmer developing applications that solve the business needs of clients from various sectors including retail, human resources and finance. It was during my tenure in a bank where I was building reconciliation applications for credit card transaction and money transfers, that I realized my love for data and decided to plunge into Data Science.
I did my masters in Data Science in 2020 in the middle of the COVID chaos. A challenging year it was but at the end it helped me understand my potential. I forayed into the data world as a data scientist with Admiral. The past three years has been no less than a happy adventure. What I love about my role is that every project is different, and every task is a unique challenge.
There is a ton of opportunities to use data for the benefit of the business and its customers. With the rapid developments happening in data science and AI, there is no limit to learning. Making this experience enjoyable is the amazing data culture at Admiral. We have a dedicated Data Academy that caters to our learning needs by offering data centric training programs and career guidance.
Apart from work, I’m passionate about mentoring. I volunteer as a mentor for the Code First Girls and the Cardiff University Career Mentoring Program.
Expertise: Pricing, Data Analysis
Education: Bachelor of Science – Mathematics
Like many people who enjoy problem solving and puzzles, maths seemed like a natural path for me to follow out of school, even if it did meet with strange looks from my family. I went on to study Maths at university and really enjoyed it, but wondered how I would find a job that employed what I was learning practically.
I first heard about Admiral through university careers events and decided it would be good experience to bolster my CV. I applied for the placement student program with the motor pricing department, thinking I would work there for a year. Little did I know how much I would come to love the role, team and company!
In the fledgling steps of my career, I instantly felt massive support and encouragement to develop myself from team members, management, and the wider data community.
Since then, I’ve had to countless opportunities to learn in both my role and through the various development programs available, most recently with a 20% project in Admiral money where I spend 1 day a week working on sharing the skills and knowledge I’ve built in my current role to another Admiral Group business. It’s great to be sharing knowledge and learning new skills.
