Data and Research Lead

University of Oxford; Oxford; Hybrid; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious educational institution is seeking a Data and Research Lead to enhance their marketing strategy through data-driven insights and market intelligence. You'll manage customer insights, conduct market research, and oversee data analysis to ensure informed marketing strategies. This role emphasizes collaboration with various teams to develop actionable recommendations. The position offers generous benefits including a 38-day holiday allowance and hybrid working options.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance of 38 days

Hybrid working

Membership of the Oxford staff pension scheme

Discounted bus travel

Subsidised onsite catering

Cycle loan scheme

Many other University benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in data analysis and market research.
• Strong ability to translate complex data into actionable insights.
• Competency in managing research projects and customer insights.

Responsibilities

• Drive the collection and analysis of marketing data.
• Design and manage research projects including surveys and focus groups.
• Develop customer segmentation strategies for enhanced targeting.
• Build and maintain dashboards and reports for campaign performance.
• Collaborate with teams to embed insights into strategies and campaigns.

Job description

We are seeking

a Data and Research Lead to play a pivotal role in shaping our marketing strategy through data-driven insights and market intelligence. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced professional who thrives at the intersection of analytics and research, and who can translate complex data into clear, actionable recommendations that drive growth and improve marketing performance. Reporting to the Associate Director of Data and Marketing Performance, you will oversee market research initiatives, customer insight projects and marketing data analysis to ensure our strategies are informed, effective and future-focused.

Key responsibilities

• Data & Insights : Drive the collection, analysis and interpretation of marketing data from multiple sources, providing actionable insights that optimise campaigns and support strategic decision-making.
• Market Research : Design, manage and deliver quantitative and qualitative research projects, including surveys, focus groups and competitor analysis, to inform business growth and innovation.
• Customer Insights : Develop customer segmentation strategies to enhance targeting, personalisation and engagement across marketing channels.
• Reporting : Build and maintain dashboards and reports that deliver clear insights into campaign performance, customer behaviour and market trends.
• Collaboration : Partner with marketing, product development, creative and sales teams to embed insights into strategies, campaigns and new offerings.

At Saïd Business School we believe in fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment where everyone can thrive. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and communities to bring their unique perspectives and experiences to our team. Join us to build a brighter, more equitable future, where we celebrate diversity, advance equity, and nurture inclusion across everything we do.

We offer very generous benefits, some of which are :

• Generous holiday allowance of 38 days including bank holidays
• Hybrid working
• Membership of the Oxford staff pension scheme
• Discounted bus travel
• Subsidised onsite catering
• Cycle loan scheme
• Plus, many other University benefits

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