Associate Director (Data Strategy & Analytics)

WeAreAspire
City of London
2 months ago
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Senior Talent Consultant at WeAreAspire | Hiring across Research & Insight throughout the UK and International markets

Are you a passionate senior data candidate used to producing creative and authentic solutions for your clients? Then you could be the perfect fit for this flexible organisation.

THE COMPANY

We represent a global marketing agency where creativity meets data-driven precision. Serving clients across diverse industries, they deliver campaigns that boost ROI and amplify brand awareness. Built on a culture of collaboration and fueled by cutting-edge technology, they are the go-to partner for brands seeking bold ideas that drive real, measurable impact. They are looking to bring on a passionate Associate Director who will be integral to the end-to-end delivery of projects in the media and entertainment sector.

KEY DUTIES

  • Serve as strategic partner to clients and leadership, defining analytics roadmap and identifying long-term opportunities.
  • Lead data storytelling, measurement frameworks, and marketing technology adoption, driving actionable insights across digital channels.
  • Foster team growth, collaborate cross-functionally, and build relationships with media partners and external agency stakeholders.

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

  • Over six years in marketing analytics, specializing in programmatic display, video, paid search, and social.
  • Expertise in digital marketing technologies, advanced analytics, statistical modelling, attribution, forecasting, and data-driven storytelling.
  • Strong leadership and client communication skills, coaching teams, managing performance, and leveraging SQL, Python, R proficiency.

Interested in this Associate Director role? Apply now and let's have a chat!

We Are Aspire Ltd are a Disability Confident Commited employer

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