Head of Data Services

Overview

The Role

• As the Head of Data Services, you will report directly into the UK Managing Director and take ownership of the strategic, technical, commercial and people leadership of the Data Services practice.
• You will lead a team of around 8–9 people across multiple disciplines, including Analytics, BI, Data Science, Econometrics, Marketing Mix Modelling & Google Marketing Platform.
• Setting the strategic direction, vision and roadmap for Data Services across multiple disciplines.
• Bringing together teams across Digital Analytics, BI, Data Science / MMM and Google Marketing Platform under a consistent strategic and quality framework.
• Leading the AI transformation of Data Services, identifying where AI can improve delivery, efficiency and quality across the practice.
• Owning the commercial performance of the function, including revenue growth, new business, client expansion and pipeline development.
• Supporting major pitches and working with senior clients to identify opportunities to expand data services.
• Providing technical leadership across analytics, tagging, measurement, MMM, BI and GMP, with enough technical depth to challenge senior practitioners and make sound decisions.
• Building and developing the leadership team, creating strong development pathways and succession plans.
• Raising the quality bar across the practice and ensuring teams are working towards consistent standards.
• Representing the Data Services function at C-suite and senior marketing leadership level.
• Contributing to the agency's external reputation through client work, thought leadership and industry presence.

Your Skills & Experience

• My client is looking for a senior data leader with extensive experience who has successfully led teams across more than one data or marketing analytics discipline.
• Experience leading data or analytics teams across multiple disciplines such as Analytics, BI, Data Science, MMM / Econometrics, or GMP.
• Strong experience managing and developing high-performing teams and senior practitioners.
• A background in an agency environment would be highly relevant, although strong in-house candidates with a genuine connection to the media / marketing industry will also be considered.
• Enough technical understanding across the data stack to engage credibly with specialists and senior clients.
• A strong commercial track record, with clear evidence of revenue growth, new business, client expansion or ownership of commercial targets.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to operate confidently with C-suite stakeholders and senior clients.
• Experience leading through change and bringing multiple teams or disciplines together around a common strategy.
• A clear and practical understanding of how AI can be embedded into data and analytics delivery.
• A track record of developing leaders and creating high-performing teams.
• Evidence of commercial impact and measurable achievements on your CV.
• Most importantly, you'll need to be someone who can operate beyond a single data discipline: you will bring technical credibility, commercial thinking and strong leadership together!

The Benefits

• £85,000-£95,000.

How to Apply

• Please register your interest by sending your CV to Adam Osborne at Harnham via the Apply link on this page.