Data Insights Manager

ADLIB Recruitment | B Corp
Exeter
9 months ago
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Data Insight in The Education Sector

  • Leading & mentoring a talented data team.
  • Hands-on role with Python, SQL, and data visualisation.
  • Work in a purpose-driven company, working for a BCorp certification and making real impact.


Are you a data enthusiast who thrives in turning complex information into meaningful insights? Do you want to work for a company where your skills can directly improve education outcomes for millions of students? We’re looking for a Data & Insights Manager to lead a talented team, drive data strategy, and get hands-on with cutting-edge data tools.


What you’ll be doing:

As Data & Insights Manager, you’ll be leading a small but talented team, helping them grow, collaborate, and deliver high-quality data solutions. This role is hands-on, so you’ll also be hands on and diving into data, uncovering insights, and making a real impact across the business.


You’ll be working with a massive dataset spanning millions of users, turning complex information into meaningful insights that help schools, teachers, and students. Your work will shape key decisions internally and externally, ensuring data is used effectively to improve education outcomes.


As well as this, you’ll be driving the company’s data strategy, making sure everything is scalable, reliable, and forward-thinking. You’ll champion a data-driven culture, empowering teams to use data with confidence and keeping an eye on emerging trends like AI. If you love working with data, thrive in a collaborative environment, and want to make a real difference, this is the perfect role for you and we’d love to hear from you!


What experience you’ll need to apply:

  • Strong technical expertise in Python, SQL, ETL, and Google’s data stack (BigQuery, Dataform, Looker Studio).
  • Experience leading and mentoring data teams, with a passion for developing people.
  • A deep understanding of data science, data engineering, and analytics with hands-on experience working with real-world datasets.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and experience optimising workflows and ensuring data quality.
  • Excellent communication skills, able to translate technical findings into clear, compelling insights for a range of audiences.
  • A purpose-driven mindset and a passion for using data to make a real impact.


What you’ll get in return:

A salary of up to £80,000 per anuum. An amazing office including free food, flexibility for things like school runs and the need to be at home when required, but working from the office 5 days a week where possible.


What’s next?

Apply with your updated resume, and we’ll review your application as soon as possible to set up a call and discuss the role further! For any questions, feel free to email Tegan.

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