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Analytics Director

IPG Mediabrand

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Job summary

A leading media agency in London is seeking an Analytics Director to oversee analytics functions on a global scale. You will lead a team, manage various analytics projects, and be the key client contact, ensuring that all analytics outputs provide measurable value. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in managing complex analytics projects, proficiency in SQL, and strong communication skills. This role also involves innovating data solutions and advancing the agency's analytics capabilities.

Benefits

25 days annual leave
Free breakfast and lunch
Flexible working hours
Interest-free season ticket loan
Life Assurance
Private Medical Insurance
Gym Discounts

Qualifications

  • Experience managing complex analytics projects in a global brand or agency.
  • Proficiency in SQL and dashboarding tools like Power BI.
  • Excellent communication skills to present insights to non-technical audiences.

Responsibilities

  • Manage a team of analysts and ensure high-quality outputs.
  • Oversee critical analytics projects to meet client requirements.
  • Act as the main contact for clients and manage analytics output.

Skills

Team leadership
Project management
Client relationship management
Data analysis
Communication skills
Statistical analysis

Education

Significant experience in analytics projects

Tools

SQL
Power BI
Tableau
Python
R
Job description

Location: London, England, United Kingdom

Agency: Mediahub - United Kingdom Ref#: 19057 | Type of Contract: Regular

WHO ARE WE:

We are Mediahub, the industry’s best kept secret. This year we got our first Campaign School Report, coming in at number one for building the most ethnically diverse team in the industry. COMvergence rank us as the UK's fastest growing media agency for the second year running.

We bring a challenger mindset to everything we do. Brands choose to work with us to disrupt category norms.

We offer the best of both worlds. A start‑up culture backed by Mediabrands.

Just some of the brands we work with – New Balance, Pinterest, Celebrity Cruises, Activision, Esprit, Bicester Collection.

You will be joining an agency that is for everyone.

We live by our values:

  • Anticipate tomorrow - we are challengers, we are proactive in thinking about what needs to happen today in order to make tomorrow better
  • Hustle from the heart - we move fast, take ownership, and look out for each other
  • Perform with pride - we take pride and care in what we do, and we strive for excellence
  • Believe you can - believe in yourself to make a difference; believe in each other to do great things
  • Stay curious - we have fun on the journey of discovery
Role Overview

As the Analytics Director, you will lead and oversee the analytics function for our clients on a global scale. Your role will involve managing the delivery of everything from dashboards to advanced analytics projects, collaborating with media teams, data science and engineering teams, and driving innovation in data solutions. You will ensure that analytics outputs align with business objectives and deliver measurable value to clients. This position requires a strategic thinker with a deep understanding of analytics and its application within the business context.

We seek a passionate, ambitious, and curious leader who thrives in a dynamic and collaborative environment. The ideal candidate will have a strategic mindset, strong business acumen, and the ability to innovate and drive change within the analytics function. You should be committed to delivering exceptional client service and be ready to take on new challenges that push the boundaries of traditional analytics.

Responsibilities
  • Team Leadership: Manage a team of analysts, providing guidance, mentoring, and ensuring the delivery of high‑quality analytics outputs across key projects.
  • Project Management: Oversee the specification and delivery of critical analytics projects, ensuring they meet client requirements and deadlines. Work closely with Lead Analysts to maintain project alignment with business objectives.
  • Client Relationship Management: Act as a key point of contact for clients, working alongside the Group Analytics Director to nurture and expand client relationships. Own the analytics output for assigned accounts and campaigns.
  • Test and Learn Programmes: Deploy and oversee test and learn programmes, ensuring they deliver demonstrable incremental value for clients through initiatives such as onsite conversion rate optimisation (CRO) and digital ad platform enhancements.
  • Data Solutions Development: Collaborate with Engineering and Data Science teams to advance data solutions, including econometrics, investment planning, clustering, and modelling.
  • Innovation in Analytics: Contribute to shaping the organisation’s data analytics offering by exploring and applying new techniques in marketing, consumer research, predictive analytics, and machine learning.
  • Stakeholder Communication: Serve as a bridge between client business users and the data engineering team, ensuring clear communication and understanding of analytics findings and recommendations.
Desired Skills & Experience
  • Experience: Significant years of relevant experience, preferably in managing the delivery of complex analytics projects within a global brand or agency environment.
  • Technical Skills: Proficiency in SQL databases and dashboarding software such as Power BI or Tableau is important. Familiarity with programming languages such as Python or R and their associated data analysis libraries (e.g., NumPy, Pandas, scikit‑learn) is a plus.
  • Statistical Expertise: Strong understanding of statistics, including descriptive statistics, regression, probability, sampling, and hypothesis testing.
  • Communication: Excellent written and verbal presentation skills, with the ability to translate complex analytical concepts into actionable business insights for non‑technical audiences.
  • Domain Knowledge: Good understanding of the media industry and the ability to balance brand and performance media investment allocations effectively.

Employee Transparency

At IPG Mediabrands, we celebrate differences and believe this makes us stronger. IPG Mediabrands are equal‑opportunity employers committed to championing an inclusive culture that provides a sense of belonging for all our employees. We do not discriminate against any applicant based on age, disability, race, colour, ethnicity, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, belief, marital status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Please reach out to our Talent Inclusion Specialist Jess at [emailprotected] if you would like to have a confidential conversation regarding any adjustments that would ensure our recruitment process is accessible for you. Please note requesting a reasonable adjustment will not affect your application.

The Perks

We aim to provide all our people with a supportive and fun work environment where you can develop your full potential and benefit from the broad range of opportunities within the agency. When you join us, we want to make sure you feel valued – and that you are rewarded for your fantastic work. So, we also offer a range of benefits:

  • Flexi‑leave, with 25 days annual leave to be taken as minimum. In addition to your holiday entitlement, the office usually closes between Christmas & New Year
  • Free breakfast and free lunch
  • Early finish Fridays
  • Core Hours (Mon‑Thurs, flexible start/finish times)
  • Interest‑free season ticket loan
  • Paid time off for volunteering
  • Group Income Protection
  • Life Assurance
  • Private Medical Insurance or Health Cash Plan (dependent on level)
  • Group Personal Pension Plan with matched contributions from 3‑6%
  • Generous Parental Leave & Pay
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Free eye tests
  • Flexible benefits including Dental, Travel insurance, Cycle to Work, Gym Discounts and many more!
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