Head of Data Science & Analytics

Job Description Head of Data Science & Analytics
London or Manchester (2 days per week in office)
Up to £120,000

I’m hiring for a Head of Data Science & Analytics to lead a dynamic and growing data function within a global media organisation. With a strong digital presence and a wide-ranging portfolio of consumer brands across publishing, audio, and advertising, this is a brilliant opportunity to shape the future of data strategy across the UK and European markets.

Why this role?
You’ll be joining at a pivotal moment as the business strengthens its audience intelligence, inventory analytics, and digital engagement capabilities. This role offers significant ownership — leading a cross-functional team, working on high-impact projects, and driving real commercial and audience insight across multiple countries.

Key Focus Areas:
Inventory Optimisation – Help the business unlock better pricing strategies and revenue forecasting for advertising space
Audience Analytics – Understand user behaviour and engagement across platforms to support smarter content and programming decisions
Competitions & Promotions – Drive targeting strategies for high-volume competition campaigns and optimise performance using predictive models

Your Mission:
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