Data Platforms & Insights Lead

JR United Kingdom; Slough; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A global media organisation is seeking a Data Platforms & Insights Lead to enhance their analytics and reporting capabilities. This role involves translating business needs into actionable insights and dashboards, leading data teams, and providing strategic direction to leverage data for decision-making. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment and excels in collaboration across technical and business teams.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in data analytics and reporting delivery.
• Proficient in SQL and data visualisation tools (Tableau, Looker).
• Leadership experience, including mentoring data professionals.

Responsibilities

• Drive development of analytics and reporting capabilities.
• Lead delivery of structured intelligence for decision-making.
• Manage data assets and deliver user-friendly insights.

Skills

Data analytics

Data modelling

Reporting delivery

Communication

Agile methodology

Tools

SQL

Tableau

Looker Studio

Python

Job description

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Are you a data-driven leader ready to make an impact at a global scale? We’re looking for a hands-on, business-facing Data Platforms & Insights Lead to drive the development and delivery of analytics and reporting capabilities across a high-profile media organisation.

In this role, you’ll take ownership of data platforms, reporting tools, and insight generation—translating business needs into powerful dashboards and data solutions. You’ll lead the delivery of structured, actionable intelligence that supports decision-making across content, sales, licensing, and customer engagement.

We’re seeking someone who thrives in a fast-moving, data-rich environment. You’ll work across technical and business teams, shaping roadmaps, managing data assets, and delivering user-friendly insights with real business value. You'll also provide leadership to data engineers and analysts, ensuring work aligns with business priorities and delivers measurable impact.

What You’ll Bring

• Strong experience in data analytics, data modelling, and reporting delivery.
• Proficiency in SQL and data preparation tools (Python or similar).
• Expertise in visualisation platforms such as Tableau or Looker Studio.
• Ability to integrate and structure data from multiple sources (e.g., Salesforce, finance, CRM).
• Skilled in translating business needs into technical solutions and clear, visual insights.
• Experience working with stakeholders across product, engineering, and business teams.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to simplify complex data for non-technical audiences.
• Track record of driving adoption of data tools and embedding analytics into business processes.
• Agile, delivery-focused mindset with the ability to prioritise and manage multiple workstreams.
• Leadership experience, including line management and mentoring of data professionals.

Technical Requirements

• Nice to Have: Rightsline (Report Builder), Ardoq.

This is a great opportunity for a data leader who combines technical depth with strategic thinking, and who is passionate about delivering insights that shape decisions in a dynamic, global media environment.