Head of Data Services

Head of Data Services
London (Hybrid, 3 days per week)

Up to £95,000

This is a rare opportunity to lead and scale a high-impact data function within a fast-growing media and marketing environment. You'll shape the future of Data Services across multiple disciplines, drive AI-enabled transformation, and play a key role in influencing both commercial growth and service innovation.

The Company

They are a well-established digital media and marketing organisation with a strong reputation for innovation, technical excellence, and delivering measurable client outcomes. Operating across a range of marketing and data disciplines, they work with leading brands to help them make smarter, data-driven decisions.

The business is investing heavily in the evolution of its data capability, with a clear focus on AI-powered ways of working, high-quality delivery, and long-term growth. This role sits at the heart of that strategy.

The Role

As Head of Data Services, you will lead a multi-disciplinary team spanning Business Intelligence, MMM, Digital Analytics, and Marketing Technology. You will be responsible for setting strategic direction, driving commercial performance, and developing a high-performing leadership team.

Key responsibilities include:

• Define and deliver the vision, roadmap, and standards for the Data Services practice
• Lead the adoption of AI across data services workflows, processes, and delivery models
• Own revenue growth and commercial performance across the function
• Identify opportunities to expand client relationships and support new business activity
• Provide technical leadership across analytics, BI, measurement, econometrics, and marketing technology
• Develop and coach senior leaders, creating clear progression and succession plans
• Ensure consistently high standards of client delivery and quality assurance
• Partner with senior stakeholders and present complex data concepts to executive audiences
• Contribute to industry thought leadership and help enhance market reputation

Your Skills & Experience

• Proven experience leading marketing data teams across multiple disciplines such as digital analytics, business intelligence, econometrics, measurement, or marketing technology
• Strong technical understanding across data, analytics, and measurement frameworks
• Experience driving AI adoption and operational transformation within data-led environments
• Commercially focused with experience contributing to revenue growth, client retention, and business development
• Strong leadership capability with a track record of developing managers and high-performing teams
• Ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear business recommendations
• Confident engaging with senior stakeholders, including C-suite audiences
• Experience within a media, marketing, agency, or closely related data-driven environment

What They Offer

• Opportunity to shape and grow a significant Data Services function

• High visibility role with direct exposure to senior leadership
• A collaborative environment that encourages innovation and continuous learning
• Significant opportunity to influence AI strategy and delivery practices
• Clear scope for progression as the function continues to expand

How to Apply

If you're a commercially minded data leader with experience across analytics, BI, data science, and marketing measurement, apply today to discuss this Head of Data Services opportunity in more detail.