Head of Insights

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

Job summary

A leading marketing-technology platform in the UK is seeking a Senior Insights operator. You will play a pivotal role in transforming data into actionable insights, leading innovation in data strategy while collaborating with clients to impact their business positively. This position offers remote work and generous benefits, including an extra holiday on your birthday.

Benefits

Remote-based working

An extra day’s holiday on your birthday

Pension scheme

Access to free samples

Qualifications

• Experience in data-driven roles in FMCG or market research.
• Technically minded with knowledge of statistical tools.
• Ambitious, creative, and capable of challenging the status quo.

Responsibilities

• Lead Data Innovation & Insight Strategy, shaping frameworks for innovation.
• Act as a bridge between Insights and Data teams.
• Manage senior relationships with FMCG brands.

Skills

Data analysis

Survey methodology

Storytelling

Leadership

Client collaboration

Tools

SPSS

R

Python

Job description

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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 has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Insights operator who lives and breathes data and innovation. Put simply, you will be instrumental in turning data into actionable insights.

What will my accountabilities be?

• Lead Data Innovation & Insight Strategy, shape and scale frameworks for insight innovation
• Act as the bridge between Insights and Data teams, operating as a translator between analysts and developers
• Manage senior relationships with FMCG brands, ensuring client impact
• 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

️Technically minded, with knowledge of 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 local, regional, and global levels

In return, we offer:

• Remote-based working
• An extra day’s holiday on your birthday
• Pension scheme
• Access to free samples

What happens next?

Apply today with your updated CV. Our MKJ Recruitment team will review your application.

First stage: Informal meeting with the hiring manager

Second stage: Presentation and case study

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