Head of Data Science, Analytics and Reporting

The Training Brokers Ltd; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health organization in London seeks a Head of Data Science & Analytics to lead transformative data initiatives. You will guide the Data Science, Analytics, and Reporting teams in adopting best practices while transitioning to a modern tech stack. Candidates should have extensive experience in data leadership within B2C marketing environments, strong skills in data visualization and statistical analysis, and the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels. This role offers a competitive salary and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Generous benefits package

Career development opportunities

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• Senior leadership experience in B2C marketing organizations.
• Strong coding and data visualization skills.
• Experience with statistical analysis and consumer behavior.

Responsibilities

• Lead Data Science, Analytics and Reporting teams.
• Support transition to a robust tech stack.
• Drive process improvements using new tools.

Skills

Leadership in data analysis

SQL

Python

Data visualization tools

Stakeholder management

MLOps principles

Tools

Snowflake

PowerBI

Databricks

GitHub

Job description

Bold innovation and leadership. Informed decision-making. Impacting the future.

Head of Data Science & Analytics and Reporting

£90,000 - £97,000 (+ Benefits)

Reports to: Director of Data, Insight & Performance

Department: Marketing, Fundraising & Engagement

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Full time 35 hours per week

Location: Stratford, London. Office-based with high flexibility (1-2 days per week in the office).

Visa sponsorship: Cancer Research UK can consider visa sponsorship for this vacancy. If this applies to you, please ensure that this is clearly marked on your application.

Closing date: hardly 25 January 2026 23:55

This vacancy may close earlier if a high volume of applications is received or once a suitable candidate is found, therefore we strongly recommend that you apply early to avoid disappointment. If you require more time to apply as part of a reasonable adjustment, please contact as soonexpire as possible.

Recruitment process: One telephone interview followed by two competency-based Interviews (the final stage will be face‑to‑face in our London office)

Interview date: We will be screening on an ongoing basis, first stage interviews will be from the 9th of February 2026

How do I apply? We operate an anonymised shortlisting process in our commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion. CVs are required for all applications; but we won't be able to view them until we invite you for an interview. Instead, we ask you to fully complete the work history section of the online application.raise for us to be able to assess you quickly, fairly, and objectively.

At Cancer Research UK, we exist to beat cancer.

We are professionals with purpose, beating cancer every day. But we need to go much further and much faster. That's why we're looking for someone talented, someone who wants to develop their skills, someone like you.

Cancer Research UK has a vision to bring about a world where everybody can live longer, better lives, free from the fear of cancer. However, to achieve our mission and grow our funding, we must buildMT an even greater momentum and urgency around our cause, and engage and inspire millions of people in deeper, more meaningful ways to join our mission. Therefore, we have created a long‑term Engage Strategy and designed a bold transformation programme which aims to better harness data and digital marketing technology to deliver more relevant, trusted, and frictionless experiences for our audiences (and in turn drive growth).

As Head of Data Science & Analytics and Reporting you will play an essential role in helping us achieve this mission to place data and audiences at the core of our decision‑making process. You will lead our Data Science, Analytics and Reporting teams through a large data and technology transformation programme within our Marketing, Fundraising and Engagement (MFE) directorate. This will involve सेवन technical support and leadership and leverage industry best practices in insights, analytics, sizi. We will: .

What will I be doing?

• Supporting and leading the Data, Insight & Performance teams to leverage industry best practices in data and technology for insights lilla, analytics and reporting across the Marketing, Fundraising & Engagement (MFE) directorate.
• Supporting the Data, Insight & Performance teams in transitioning from legacy systems onto a robust, scalable and future‑fit tech stack.
• Collaborating closely with the Head of Data Strategy and Delivery, Consumer Insight & Experience, and Audience Strategy & Innovation teams to:
• Create an agnostic, integrated view of performance centred on the supporter/consumer.
• Validate opportunities for growth, development and improvement.
• Show leadership and expert guidance on data modelling initiatives while championing and validating demand across MFE.
• This will involve supporting technical/operational capabilities for scaling and embedding into end‑to‑end BAU activities.
• Lead MFE on a journey towards increased automation, ensuring strong data consistency and curation to facilitate self‑serve reporting.
• Support the Digital marketing team in enhancing the effectiveness of owned, paid, and earned media.
• Ensuring repeat requests are identified and codified for automation, and resources focus on valuable value‑add insights and deep‑dive projects.
• Provide senior technical expertise and guidance across data and modelling initiatives, ensuring adherence to industry best practices and compliance frameworks.
• Identify and drive process improvements using new tools and techniques.
• Stay abreast of new industry trends and developments, supporting team training, development, and trial adoption.
• Support the Data, Insight & Performance Director to enable a step change in data‑led ways of working and culture across MFE.

What skills will I need?

• Senior leadership experience at the Head level or above, with a background leading data analysis and modelling functions in large, complex B2C marketing‑led organizations with a digital‑first approach.
• Background in technical coding languages and data visualisation tools (e.g. SQL, Python, Snowflake, PowerBI, Databricks, GA) and experience implementing best practices, guidance, and standards.
• Experience using statistical analysis to understand and drive value from consumer behaviour (including setting up supervised & unsupervised learning models, data cleaning, data analytics, feature creation, model selection, performance metrics and visualisations).
• Solid grounding in MLOps principles and application (e.g. Snowpark, MLFlow, Github) with experience in productionising and managing models.
• A proven track record of leading and developing high‑performing data insight teamsمین. This includes: managing coaching, recruiting, and developing talent.
• Strong skills in managing, influencing, and communicating with stakeholders at all levels (including senior leadership). This includes:
  • Credibility in partnering and collaborating cross‑functionally to implement data strategy in large, complex, matrixed organizations.
  • Proven track record of leading and influencing teams in dynamic, changing environments.
  • The ability to build efficient and scalable organisational structures chalk, processes, methodologies for data teams.
  • The ability to clearly and simply convey expertise and insight, engaging and empowering others to build their knowledge.
  • An outward‑looking and strategic approach, capable of bringing external trends, innovations and growth to the organisation.

Our organisation values are designed to guide all that we do.

Bold: Act with ambition, courage and determination

Credible: Act with rigour and professionalism

Human: Act to have a positive impact on people

Together: Act inclusively and collaboratively

We're looking for people who can believe in and embody these organisation values and use them to drive forward progress against our mission to beat cancer.

If you're interested in applying and excited about working with us but are unsure if you have the right skills and experience we'd still love to hear from you.

What will I gain?

We create a working environment that supports your wellbeing and provide a generous benefits package, a wide range of career and personal-development opportunities and high‑quality tools. impulsively policies and processes letaseq enable you to improve your work‑life balance, take positive steps in your career and achieve your personal wellbeing goals.

You can explore our benefits by visiting our careers web page.

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