Data Platforms & Insights Lead

Are you a data-driven leader ready to make an impact at a global scale? We're looking for a hands-on, business-facing Data Platforms & Insights Lead to drive the development and delivery of analytics and reporting capabilities across a high-profile media organisation.

In this role, you'll take ownership of data platforms, reporting tools, and insight generation-translating business needs into powerful dashboards and data solutions. You'll lead the delivery of structured, actionable intelligence that supports decision-making across content, sales, licensing, and customer engagement.

We're seeking someone who thrives in a fast-moving, data-rich environment. You'll work across technical and business teams, shaping roadmaps, managing data assets, and delivering user-friendly insights with real business value. You'll also provide leadership to data engineers and analysts, ensuring work aligns with business priorities and delivers measurable impact.

What You'll Bring

• Strong experience in data analytics, data modelling, and reporting delivery.
• Proficiency in SQL and data preparation tools (Python or similar).
• Expertise in visualisation platforms such as Tableau or Looker Studio.
• Ability to integrate and structure data from multiple sources (e.g., Salesforce, finance, CRM).
• Skilled in translating business needs into technical solutions and clear, visual insights.
• Experience working with stakeholders across product, engineering, and business teams.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to simplify complex data for non-technical audiences.
• Track record of driving adoption of data tools and embedding analytics into business processes.
• Agile, delivery-focused mindset with the ability to prioritise and manage multiple workstreams.
• Leadership experience, including line management and mentoring of data professionals.

Technical Requirements

• Essential: SQL, Google BigQuery, Tableau or Looker.
• Nice to Have: Rightsline (Report Builder), Ardoq.

This is a great opportunity for a data leader who combines technical depth with strategic thinking, and who is passionate about delivering insights that shape decisions in a dynamic, global media environment.