Analytics Manager
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Job Description
Role: Analytics Manager
Location: London Bridge
Contract: Permanent
About the Team
The Group Operations and Platforms (GOP) department provides essential shared services and expert support across all News UK brands. Our remit includes everything from newsprint operations and shared data and analytics services to accelerating innovation and managing strategic partnerships with major digital platforms such as Apple Google and Meta.
Within GOP the Data team plays a pivotal role in delivering data-led decision making. We combine analytics market intelligence and customer insight to ensure we keep the customer at the heart of everything we do.
About the Role
As Analytics Manager you will lead the analytics function within GOP acting as the central point of expertise for all things data. Working closely with cross-functional teamsincluding Platform Managers Newsprinters Retail and Eventsyou will extract insights identify efficiencies and drive meaningful business improvements. You will also manage a team of analysts ensuring their work is strategic impactful and aligned with business priorities.
Key Responsibilities
Lead mentor and develop a high-performing team of analysts.
Act as the go-to analytics expert within GOP setting the benchmark for excellence in insight and reporting.
Respond to analytics briefs from stakeholders across News UK delivering actionable insights that support data-informed decisions.
Use SQL to manipulate data from our Google BigQuery (GBQ) warehouse for efficient reporting and analysis.
Conduct analysis to uncover revenue opportunities through audience behaviour content performance and partnerships with digital platforms (e.g. Apple Google Facebook).
Design and maintain dashboards that empower teams across the business with self-service analytics tools.
Present clear compelling insights to non-technical audiences to influence decision-making.
Work collaboratively with the News Live events team and Retail/Newsprinters teams to optimise performance reduce costs and identify areas for innovation.
Help shape the analytics roadmap across the GOP aligning it with broader strategic goals.
What Were Looking For
Demonstrable experience in a senior analytics role ideally within media publishing or a platform-based business.
Strong data visualisation skills particularly using tools like Tableau.
Advanced SQL skills and experience working with cloud-based data warehouses (preferably GBQ).
Ability to translate complex data sets into simple commercially relevant insights.
Experience analysing engagement and monetisation performance across major platforms (Apple Google Facebook).
Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence and engage senior stakeholders.
Strong strategic thinking and team leadership capabilities.
Comfortable working in fast-paced agile environments with shifting priorities.
Desirable Skills
Understanding of the digital advertising landscape including e-commerce affiliate marketing and commercial partnerships.
Experience establishing or significantly scaling an analytics function.
A proactive approach to automation and improving analytics workflows.
A passion for telling stories through data and making data accessible to a wide range of audiences.
If you believe you have the skills and passion to succeed even if you dont meet every requirement on the list we encourage you to apply. We value potential just as much as experience and are eager to hear from individuals who are enthusiastic about learning and growing with us.
At News UK we know the value of working together which is why we operate a hybrid working policy with a minimum of three days a week in the office. Being in the office allows us to collaborate innovate and thrive as a team in our vibrant and dynamic workspace. Some roles may require more office-based days depending on the nature of the position so we encourage you to speak with your recruiter to learn more about whats required for your role.
We are News UK: One of the leading media businesses in the UK and Ireland. Our newsbrands include The Times The Sunday Times The Sun The Sun on Sunday and The TLS. Our national broadcast brands include talkSPORT Times Radio Talk and Virgin Radio UK and we have market-leading local radio 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 multiplatform brands are home to a plurality of opinion representing the diverse communities we serve. News UK is wholly owned by News Corp.
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 an 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.
Benefits
Some of our benefits include:
Maternity leave up to 18 weeks full basic salary & paternity leave up to 2 weeks
Wide range of training available plus full LinkedIn Learning access
Private medical insurance including coverage for pre-existing conditions
Discounted gym memberships free ClassPass at Home weekly virtual yoga classes
Bikes for Work and Electric Car scheme
Up to 60% discount on Harper Collins books
Access to exclusive events and competitions with exciting brands such as talkSPORT Virgin Radio UK & The Times. Weekly virtual panel chats with top journalists and celebrities
Access to wellbeing benefits such as EAP physio/massage and counselling
A generous pension scheme with employer contributions of up to 5%
25 days holiday plus bank holidays and up to 4 volunteering days per year
We want to ensure that everyone has the opportunity to perform to their best when applying for a role. If you would like to receive any information in a different way or for us to do anything differently to support you apply for any of our roles please contact us on emailprotected.
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About The Company
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
