Job Description Head of Data Science & Analytics
£100,000-£120,000 Manchester (Hybrid) The Company A global content
leader is establishing a cutting-edge analytics hub to
revolutionise how millions engage with digital media. Operating
across publishing, audio, and out-of-home platforms, they create
content for some of the most recognisable consumer brands in the
UK. With a vast, intricate dataset spanning audience behaviour,
advertising effectiveness, and engagement trends, they are now
seeking a Head of Data Science & Analytics to spearhead this
transformation. This is a rare, high-impact opportunity to build a
centre of excellence within a business where data will directly
drive content strategy, monetisation, and organisational direction.
The Role As Head of Data Science & Analytics, you will
architect and deliver predictive modelling and analytics strategies
to enhance audience engagement and optimise revenue streams. You
will lead a growing team specialising in digital analytics, revenue
optimisation, and audience segmentation. You will operate as both a
strategic advisor and a technical authority—partnering closely with
product, editorial, and commercial stakeholders while embedding
scalable, best-in-class data science practices throughout the
organisation. Key Responsibilities: - Lead and develop a
high-performing team of data scientists, analysts, and engineers
across multiple analytics domains. - Define, implement, and
evangelise best practices across product, digital, revenue, and
audience analytics. - Oversee the design and deployment of
predictive and statistical models, with particular emphasis on
inventory management, customer behaviour analysis, and campaign
optimisation. - Build reusable frameworks for experimentation,
dynamic pricing, and targeted content strategies. - Partner with
senior stakeholders to ensure data-driven insights are actionable
and integrated into key strategic decisions. - Drive cultural and
organisational change to enhance data-driven decision-making
capabilities across the business. - Own the UK analytics roadmap
while fostering collaboration across European markets. - Advise and
influence at C-suite level, delivering insights that materially
impact commercial outcomes. Skills & Experience Essential: -
Minimum of 8 years’ experience in data science, analytics, or
insight leadership roles. - Expertise in SQL, A/B testing
methodologies, and building statistical or predictive models. -
Proven success leading cross-functional teams within product,
content, or commercial analytics environments. - Strong stakeholder
management capabilities, particularly in fast-paced, dynamic
organisations. - Demonstrated ability to develop talent and embed a
high-performance, data-centric culture. - Ability to translate
complex data into clear, commercially actionable narratives for
non-technical stakeholders. - Prior experience within media,
publishing, audio, or entertainment sectors. Benefits - Salary: Up
to £120,000 - Hybrid Working: 2 days per week onsite in Manchester
How to Apply Please send your CV to Daniel Abbasi at Harnham using
the Apply link on this page or connect with Daniel directly to
explore the opportunity in more detail.
