Head of Programmatic Analysis

News UK; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

Discounted gym memberships

Bikes for Work

60% Harper Collins discount

Maternity leave 18 weeks

Paternity leave 2 weeks

exclusive events access

Wellbeing benefits access

Generous pension up to 5%

Training incl. LinkedIn Learning

25 days holiday

Job summary

News UK is seeking a Head of Programmatic Analysis to champion the data strategy for programmatic revenue and commercial products. You will directly lead and mentor three Data Analysts, reporting to the Director of Programmatic & Revenue Operations, and oversee insights that maximise revenue across our digital ecosystem.

You will oversee yield optimisation, translate complex statistics into strategic business actions, and drive scalable data solutions while working in a hybrid Office‑based

Qualifications

• Leadership experience mentoring a data team and balancing cross‑functional requests.
• Deep understanding of programmatic advertising ecosystems and digital inventory.
• Proficiency with data manipulation tools (SQL/BigQuery/MySQL) and visualization (Tableau/Looker Studio); Python is a plus.
• Hands‑on experience with large‑scale datasets to extract precise market insights.
• Advanced Excel skills for complex modeling and reporting.
• Quantitative education in Mathematics, Statistics, Economics or Computer Science.
• Exceptional communication translating stats into clear business strategies for non‑technical stakeholders.
• Proactive, ownership‑driven approach with cross‑team collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of three Data Analysts to meet key objectives.
• Oversee execution of yield optimization strategies to maximize revenue.
• Drive revenue opportunities by analyzing programmatic, audience, and inventory data.
• Spearhead enhancement of programmatic analytics tools to build scalable data solutions.
• Translate complex data into actionable insights for senior stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership & mentoring

Programmatic ads

SQL

Tableau / Looker

Python

Excel advanced

Large data analysis

Stakeholder comms

Education

Mathematics

Statistics

Economics

Computer Science

Tools

SQL

BigQuery

MySQL

Tableau

Looker Studio

Python

Job description

Your team:

Programmatic advertising plays a major part in realising success across the News UK digital portfolio. The Programmatic & Revenue Operations team is at the heart of this. As the ad technology experts, we use our knowledge of these systems and the enormous amounts of data generated to deliver true innovation and world class solutions with the goal of maximising revenue potential.

Your Role:

As the Head of Programmatic Analysis, you will champion the data strategy for our programmatic revenue and commercial product teams, directly leading and mentoring a talented group of three Data Analysts. In this impactful role reporting to the Director of Programmatic & Revenue Operations, you will oversee high-quality insights that maximize revenue and optimize product performance across our digital ecosystem. It is an exciting opportunity to shape data solutions and drive strategic growth for some of the UK's most iconic media brands.

Day to day you will:

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of three Data Analysts, balancing workloads across product and business priorities to ensure key objectives are met.
• Oversee the execution of yield optimization strategies, guiding the team to maximize revenue through the ad technology stack.
• Drive the proactive formulation of revenue and yield-boosting opportunities by analyzing programmatic, audience, and inventory performance data.
• Spearhead the enhancement of programmatic analysis tools and capabilities to build scalable data solutions.
• Translate complex technical and statistical data into actionable strategic insights for senior business and product stakeholders.

What we're looking for from you:

• A leadership background in mentoring or managing a team of data analysts while successfully balancing cross-departmental requests.
• Deep understanding of the programmatic advertising ecosystem and digital inventory management.
• Technical proficiency in data manipulation tools such as SQL (e.g., BigQuery, MySQL) and data visualization platforms (e.g., Tableau, Looker Studio), with Python skills being a distinct advantage.
• Hands‑on experience working with large‑scale datasets to extract precise, detailed market insights.
• Advanced experience using Microsoft Excel for complex data modeling and reporting.
• An educational background in Mathematics, Statistics, Economics, Computer Science, or a related quantitative field.
• Exceptional communication skills demonstrated by the ability to translate complex statistical data into clear, actionable business strategies for non‑technical stakeholders.
• A proactive approach to project ownership, with a proven ability to independently drive high‑performance team initiatives and foster collaboration.

News UK is one of the leading media businesses in the UK and Ireland. Our newsbrands include The Times, The Sunday Times, The Sun, Sun on Sunday and The TLS. Our national broadcast brands include talkSPORT, Times Radio and Virgin Radio UK, and we have market‑leading local stations across Ireland. Our world‑famous brands provide news, analysis, opinion and entertainment to almost 40 million people each month. Spanning print and pixel, audio and video, events and experiences, our multi‑format brands are home to a plurality of opinion, representing the diverse communities we serve. Driven by passion, guided by principles and acting with purpose, we exist to promote a fair society, freedom of speech and a little bit of fun. Rethinking continually the business of storytelling, we represent, reflect and reach the nation, telling the stories that matter.

At News UK, we embrace a hybrid work model, currently requiring a minimum of three days per week in the office. This approach fosters collaboration, innovation, and team spirit within our workspace. Certain roles may necessitate additional in‑office days; please discuss this with your recruiter for specific requirements.

Life at News

Driven by passion, guided by principles and acting with purpose. We represent, reflect and reach the nation, telling the stories that matter. We inform our audiences so that they can make decisions based on trusted information.

We represent, reflect and reach the nation, telling the stories that matter most. To ensure these stories resonate with as broad a audience as possible, it is essential that our organisation reflects the diversity of the people we reach. Whether through age, gender, ethnicity, disability, social class or sexuality, we are committed to representing the rich variety of voices that make up our society. And we champion a culture where everyone has the opportunity to contribute and thrive as we continue to innovate and drive long term sustainable growth. This is done through our Diversity Strategy.

At News UK, we take pride in our exceptional employee‑led networks that bring together individuals with shared interests and create a vibrant sense of community. We believe our networks play a vital role in fostering a collaborative and supportive work culture at News UK. Groups that we support include the African & Caribbean Network, Parents and Carers, and LGBTQ+ group News Is Out, and the Apprentice Society.

Some of our benefits include:

• Private medical insurance including coverage for pre‑existing conditions
• Discounted gym memberships, free ClassPass at Home, weekly in person/ virtual exercise classes
• ‘Bikes for Work’ and ‘Electric Car’ scheme
• Up to 60% discount on Harper Collins books
• Maternity leave up to 18 weeks full basic salary & paternity leave up to 2 weeks
• Access to exclusive events such as EAP, physio/massage and counselling
• Access to wellbeing benefits such as EAP, physio/massage and counselling
• A generous pension scheme with employer contributions of up to 5%
• Wide range of training available, plus full LinkedIn Learning access
• 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays and up to 4 volunteering days per year

We are committed to providing an inclusive recruitment process. If you require reasonable adjustments due to a disability or health condition at any stage of your application or interview, please let us know. You can contact us at [e-mail] to discuss how we can support you to perform at your best.