Head of Data Science and Analytics

Harnham
Newcastle upon Tyne
7 months ago
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🧠 Head of Data Science & Analytics

📍 Manchester (Hybrid – 2 days in office)

💼 Full-Time | Permanent

💰 Up to £120,000 + benefits


Join one of the world’s largestindependent media and entertainment groups, home to iconic brands across audio, publishing, and digital.


This newHead of Data Science & Analyticsrole will lead a growing UK-based function within theAudio Division, acting as a strategic partner across digital, revenue, and marketing. You'll help shape the organisation’s data vision while leading on predictive modelling, experimentation, and insight delivery at scale.


🧩 What you’ll be doing:

  • Build and lead a team of data scientists, analysts, and BI engineers
  • Own the strategy for how data is used to drive growth, engagement, and commercial outcomes
  • Deliver predictive models to optimise audience targeting, content strategy, and advertising revenue
  • Develop analytics products and tooling to support multiple business units
  • Act as a key point of contact for European stakeholders and cross-functional teams
  • Translate complex data into actionable insight for both technical and non-technical audiences


🔍 Key skills & experience:

  • Strong expertise inSQLandPython
  • Proven experience building and deployingstatistical and predictive models
  • Experience leading high-performing data science or advanced analytics teams
  • Track record of influencing strategy through data
  • Engaging, collaborative, and able to lead with clarity and confidence


HOW TO APPLY

Please register your interest by sending your CV to Lauren McAlister via the Apply link on this page.

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