Head of Data Science and Analytics

Harnham
united kingdom
9 months ago
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A leading international media group is looking for aHead of Data Science & Analyticsto lead data-driven strategy across digital, audio, advertising, and competitions.

You'll be joining theAudiodivision, working at the heart of one of Europe's most recognisable media businesses. This is a high-impact leadership role shaping how data is used across products, pricing, audience insights, and more.

What You'll Do:

  • Lead a growing team of analysts, data scientists, and BI engineers across the UK and EU

  • Build and deploy predictive models to understand audience behaviour, revenue performance, and campaign effectiveness

  • Guide data strategy across key areas: digital engagement, ad inventory pricing, and competition targeting

  • Act as a strategic partner to stakeholders across planning, legal, commercial and product teams

  • Establish best practices and help embed a "boutique consultancy" approach to internal analytics

What You'll Bring:

  • Strong experience in data science, product analytics, or commercial analysis

  • Hands-on experience with SQL and A/B testing

  • Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and deliver actionable insights

  • Excellent communication skills - approachable, engaging, and collaborative

  • (Bonus) Background in media, advertising, or gambling sectors

This is a rare opportunity to shape how data is used in a major media environment - bringing together analytics, innovation, and commercial thinking.

Apply nowto lead the charge in redefining how audience data powers a major content powerhouse.

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