Head of Data & Analytics UK

Career Opportunities: Head of Data & Analytics UK (1231)

Requisition ID 1231 - Posted - United Kingdom

Making Science is an international digital acceleration company with over 1,200 experts across 15 markets, including Spain, Portugal, Mexico, Colombia, France, Italy, the UK, Ireland, Sweden, Denmark, Norway, Finland, Germany, Georgia, and the USA. As a proud consulting partner of Local Planet - the world's premier network of independent media agencies - we deliver a suite of digital, technology, and performance marketing services to a global clientele. Our expertise spans digital marketing and MarTech, software and cloud solutions, artificial intelligence, and SaaS, all underscored by a relentless pursuit of innovation.

As part of its commitment to innovation, Making Science offers its clients end-to-end capabilities required for consulting, development, integration, and maintenance of advanced IT solutions. Our global network of delivery hubs not only fosters job growth but also serves as an incubator for cultivating top-tier tech talent, fueling projects that accelerate transformation and modernization.

Our team is composed of digital native professionals, who have a wide knowledge in the different stages and disciplines of the digital transformation: Digital Strategy, Infrastructures, Software Development, Creativity and UX/UI Design, Digital Marketing, and Big Data.

Making Science is People Centric, and we actively bet on our employees! We believe that they are the key to any successful business, and therefore, our greatest asset. We strive to provide daily learning opportunities for those who work with us and their colleagues. It is also really important that they enjoy what they do, and have positive experiences. We want our employees to feel proud of their accomplishments, and that they belong to a company that is in constant growth, because each person's contribution is essential to achieve our success.

Position Overview

The Head of Data & Analytics oversees the U.K. Data & Analytics team, guiding the strategic expansion of Making Science's footprint in the market. This leader plays a key role in advancing clients' data and technology maturity through transformative data solutions and expert consultancy across first-party data, CRM systems, and cloud platform strategies. The position also involves leading the development and execution of growth strategies for the U.K Data & Analytics practice, enhancing the company's service delivery capabilities and securing high-value engagements with executive-level stakeholders.

1. Lead a team of data consultants on data transformation and maturity projects, aligning with client goals.
2. Build and manage executive relationships, advancing data maturity, privacy compliance, and marketing effectiveness.
3. Collaborate with sales to drive growth strategies for U.S. operations, securing major accounts and expanding market presence.
4. Oversee analytics and measurement solutions, focusing on Google Marketing Platform, including GA4, GTM, DV360, and others for improved client performance and privacy compliance.
5. Lead architecture and optimization of Analytics stacks that align with client marketing needs and strategies.
6. Enable clients to leverage advanced solutions such as Conversions API, Soteria, Enhanced Conversions, and Consent Mode for compliant conversion tracking.
7. Serve as SME on platform configurations, data structuring, and measurement for GA4, GTM, Looker Studio, A/B testing tools, and other measurement tools.
8. Define and document methodologies, oversee project standards, and deliver client guides for optimal execution.
9. Manage deliverables like project readouts, dashboards, event tracking, and reporting to provide actionable insights and support strategic decisions.
10. Contribute to proprietary AI/ML product management for solutions related to search, value-based bidding, and NLP tools.
11. Support leadership and sales team goals that help boost efficiency and revenue growth in these areas by ensuring solutions we bring to market align with client goals and performance optimization efforts.

What we'd like you to bring

Proactive, eager to learn, and adaptable.

• 2-4 years of experience in Data & GMP.
• Previous experience in supporting projects and client management.
• Knowledge of Google suite (Google Analytics, GA4, GTM, DataStudio).
• Bachelor's degree in business administration, marketing, analytics, or related fields.
• Experience in data and analytics, including aspects of sales, marketing, operations.
• Understanding of marketing strategies and tactics.
• Awareness of market trends and customer needs.
• Strong communication and collaborative skills.
• Familiarity with AI and machine learning solutions.
• Experience in supporting customer-centric initiatives and cross-functional projects.
• Ability to contribute to innovation and growth in a dynamic industry.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to simplify complex concepts for easy understanding.

Perks of joining us

• 25 days of holidays (plus bank holidays).
• We care about a healthy work-life balance. You can count on having flexible working hours (start at 9am +/- 1 hour and finish accordingly) AND working from home AND 2.30pm finish on Fridays.
• Up to 10% discount in shops, restaurants and hotels in the West End.
• The opportunity to meet our international team with our Ambassadors Program.
• Regular team socials to get to know your peers better!
• Feedback is part of our day to day lives. We recognize a job well done through a continuous feedback model.
• You will never stop learning with us: subsidized training, free language classes, learning capsules, an e-learning platform, and many more.
• Do you know someone that fits in Making Science? Refer them, and you can get a bonus if they're hired!
• Work comfortably and follow your own style because we don't have a dress code.
• Be a part of a dynamic, adventurous and professional team with people you'll grow fond of!

Challenge the future with us - Join our Making Science team!