Head of Data Science & Analytics

Head of Data Science & Analytics

£100,000-£120,000

Manchester (Hybrid)

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.

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.

• 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.

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.

• Salary: Up to £120,000

• Hybrid Working: 2 days per week onsite in Manchester

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.