Head of Data Science and Analytics - #1690576

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 largest independent media and entertainment groups, home to iconic brands across audio, publishing, and digital.

This new Head of Data Science & Analytics role will lead a growing UK-based function within the Audio 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 in SQL and Python
  


• Proven experience building and deploying statistical 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.