Head of Insights

JR United Kingdom; Sheffield; Remote; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A growth-oriented senior insights operator position at a disruptive marketing-technology platform in Sheffield. The role involves turning data into actionable insights by leading innovation strategies and managing brand relationships. This company promotes a diverse and inclusive work environment and offers remote working along with various employee benefits.

Benefits

Extra day’s holiday on your birthday

Pension

Free samples

Qualifications

• Experience in data-driven roles in FMCG or Market Research.
• Mastery of data analysis and survey methodology.
• Ambitious and creative with leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead Data Innovation & Insight Strategy.
• Manage senior relationships with FMCG brands.
• Translate between Insights and Data teams.

Skills

Data Analysis

Survey Methodology

Storytelling

Leadership

Influencing Skills

Tools

SPSS

R

Python

Job description

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Head of Insights, Sheffield, South Yorkshire

Client: MKJ Ignite

Location: Sheffield, South Yorkshire, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

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Posted:

06.06.2025

Expiry Date:

21.07.2025

Job Description:

Disruptive Market Research Platform

Remote

The opportunity:

A two-sided marketing-technology platform that connects brands and shoppers like never before.

- Brands use the shopper engagement platform to fuel optimisation and drive growth.

- Shoppers use the product discovery platform to find new favourite products.

This multi-award-winning scale-up offers an exciting opportunity for a Senior Insights operator passionate about data and innovation. You will be instrumental in turning data into actionable insights.

What will my accountabilities be?

• Lead Data Innovation & Insight Strategy, shaping and scaling frameworks for insight innovation.
• Act as the bridge between Insights and Data teams, translating between analysts and developers.
• Manage senior relationships with FMCG brands.
• Build capability and scalability for how insights are developed, tested, and shared.

A great candidate will have:

Experience in data-driven roles in FMCG or Market Research.

Mastery of data analysis, survey methodology, and storytelling.

Technical knowledge in statistical tools (SPSS, R, Python, or similar).

Ambitious, creative, and willing to challenge the status quo.

Leadership and influencing skills, with experience collaborating with clients at various levels.

What we offer:

• Remote working
• Extra day’s holiday on your birthday
• Pension
• Free samples

Next steps:

Apply today with your updated CV for review by our MKJ Recruitment team.

First stage: Informal meeting with the hiring manager.

Second stage: Presentation and case study.

We value diversity and strive for an inclusive recruitment process. If you do not hear back within 14 days, the role may have closed or be in the final stages. Follow us at Mackenzie Jones Recruitment for future opportunities.