Head of Insights & Growth Strategy

Oneilsrecruitment; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Hybrid working

Job summary

Oneilsrecruitment in Leeds is seeking a senior Head of Insights & Growth Strategy to turn data into business opportunities and influence strategic decisions. This hybrid role centers on shaping growth in a retail media environment through analytics-led storytelling and cross-functional collaboration.

You will lead insights, translate performance data into actionable recommendations, and partner with senior stakeholders to drive commercial growth and reporting improvements.

Qualifications

• Strong background in insights, analytics, retail media, FMCG or digital marketing.
• Proven experience leading and developing teams.
• Commercially astute with the ability to influence at senior level.
• Confident working with large datasets and performance metrics.
• Skilled in presenting complex information in a simple, engaging way.
• Experience with reporting and visualisation tools such as Power BI, Tableau or similar.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of insights, analytics and strategic recommendations across the business.
• Translate data into compelling stories that influence decision-making.
• Support media planning and measurement strategies to maximise performance.
• Drive improvements in reporting, analytics processes and automation.
• Monitor market trends and identify emerging opportunities.
• Manage and develop a small high-performing team.
• Present insights and recommendations to senior stakeholders.

Skills

Insights

Analytics

Retail media

FMCG

Digital marketing

Team leadership

Data storytelling

Stakeholder engagement

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

Head of Insights & Growth Strategy

Leeds | Hybrid Working | £55,000 - £65,000 + Bonus

Are you someone who turns data into business opportunities?

We're looking for a commercially minded insights leader to shape strategy, uncover growth opportunities and influence key business decisions through data-led storytelling. This is a senior role within a growing retail media environment where you'll combine analytical expertise, strategic thinking and leadership to drive meaningful impact.

The Opportunity

You’ll lead the insights function, turning complex performance, shopper and market data into clear recommendations that support commercial growth. Working closely with senior stakeholders across the business, you’ll help shape strategic direction, improve reporting effectiveness and build a culture where decisions are driven by evidence and insight.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development of insights, analytics and strategic recommendations across the business
• Translate data into compelling stories that influence decision-making
• Support media planning and measurement strategies to maximise performance
• Drive improvements in reporting, analytics processes and automation
• Monitor market trends and identify emerging opportunities
• Manage and develop a small high-performing team
• Present insights and recommendations to senior stakeholders

About You

• Strong background in insights, analytics, retail media, FMCG or digital marketing
• Proven experience leading and developing teams
• Commercially astute with the ability to influence at senior level
• Confident working with large datasets and performance metrics
• Skilled in presenting complex information in a simple, engaging way
• Experience with reporting and visualisation tools such as Power BI, Tableau or similar

What's On Offer

• £55,000 - £65,000 salary
• Annual bonus scheme
• Hybrid working (Leads HQ and home-based)

If you're passionate about turning insight into action and want to play a key role in a growing and innovative business, we'd love to hear from you.