Data & Insight Director

Gekko; Newbury; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading field marketing agency is seeking a Data & Insight Director to manage their Data & Insight team and ensure industry-leading reporting. The ideal candidate will excel in SQL, have strong leadership skills, and thrive in a data-driven environment. This full-time position in Newbury includes a competitive salary of up to £48,000 plus bonuses, with hybrid working options and ample holiday benefits.

Benefits

Company Bonus

Automatic enrolment of workplace pension

Gym membership options

Employee assistance scheme

Qualifications

• Solid experience in a similar role with the ability to communicate complex information clearly.
• Extensive knowledge of SQL and cloud data platforms like BigQuery.
• Experience with data visualization software.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Data & Insight team and ensure reporting output is industry-leading.
• Work with Client Services to develop comprehensive questionnaires.
• Develop reporting processes to enhance service quality.

Skills

Data-driven mindset

Excellent communication skills

Organized and detail-oriented

Problem-solving skills

Experience leading a team

Tools

SQL

PowerBI

Looker Studio

Google Drive

Excel

Job description

Ready to lead, develop and motivate an insightful and high performing Data & Insight function in an evolving, progressive Marketing Agency?

Gekko Group is looking for an experienced Data professional to join us, managing the Data & Insight team to ensure that Gekko Group reporting remains to be insightful and the lead within the industry.

With a D&I Manager and a small team of Analysts, you'll work closely with our Senior Leadership Team and other departments, helping to build strong relationships, head up a talented team, and leverage your experience to bring new ideas. You’ll proactively work with our Client Services teams and brands to ensure campaign objectives are clearly understood, and direct the continued development of all Gekko Group client reports giving insightful trend analysis and return on investment metrics that clearly demonstrate our knowledge of the channel and our effectiveness.

We are an award-winning, leading field marketing agency that connects leading leisure, lifestyle, and tech brands with consumers across retail, online, and B2B channels by bringing them to life through captivating in-store experiences, events, and direct engagement. Our teams work collaboratively to bring energy, enthusiasm, and experience to every interaction.

Your Package:

A salary up to £48,000 (DOE), plus company bonus and car allowance.

A permanent spot on our team (Monday-Friday).

Hybrid working: 4 days in our Newbury office working from home every Friday.

22 days holiday (increasing to 26 days based on tenure) + bank holidays + buy & sell holiday options.

Support through our employee assistance scheme, access to a Perkbox subscription and option of gym membership.

Your Role:

Manage the D&I team to ensure that Gekko Group reporting output is considered to be insightful and the lead within the industry.

Proactively work with Client Services and brands to ensure campaign objectives are clearly understood and translated effectively into a comprehensive questionnaire to ascertain insightful trends and insight which delivers business

Develop and support the Data and Insight (D&I) team ensuring high standards are achieved and deadlines are met.

Direct the continued development of all Gekko Group client reports giving insightful trend analysis and return on investment metrics that clearly demonstrate our knowledge of the channel and our effectiveness.

Project manage all development projects which involve data collection tools and reporting processes

Work closely with the IT team to devise and develop new reporting processes to enhance the quality of the services to the Gekko Group and our brands

Develop ways to create revenue from generic data; turning insights into initiatives that improve performance and profitability.

What you’ll bring:

An open mind, and be someone who thrives in a data-driven environment and enjoys uncovering actionable insights

Solid experience in a similar role with a knack for communicating complex information clearly and concisely

You’ll be a highly organised and detail-oriented individual with a strong work ethic

You possess excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to think critically

Extensive knowledge of SQL and cloud data platforms like BigQuery; plus experience with data visualisation software (PowerBI, Looker Studio),Google Drive and Excel.

Great communication skills and an eye for detail

Experience leading and motivating a team, building strong external and internal relationships.

Gekko Group is a leading field marketing and experiential agency valuing trust, insight, and honesty in all we do. As an inclusive employer, we encourage our teams to grow together, in a relaxed but professional environment. At Gekko Group, our vibrant culture is evident in our teams and the energy we bring to work every day.

Apply now if you would like to start 2026 by accelerating your career with an exciting role in an independent progressive agency.

Position

Data & Insight Director

Location

Newbury

Up to £48,000 per annum

Status

Full Time / Permanent

• Company Bonus
• Automatic enrolment of workplace pension

Gekko Group, Thames Court, 20-22 The Broadway, Newbury, Berkshire, RG14 1AU