Insights Director
D&I
Ready to lead, inspire, develop and motivate an insightful and high performing Data & Insight function in an evolving, progressive Marketing Agency?
At Gekko Group, we're looking for an experienced Insights professional to head up our Data & Insight team and ensure our reporting not only informs decisions but sets the industry standard.
You’ll lead a talented team of Analysts along with a D&I Manager, working closely with our Senior Leadership Team and other departments to help to build strong relationships and leverage your experience to bring new ideas. You’ll proactively work with our Client Services teams and brands to ensure campaign objectives are clearly understood. Your expertise will directly influence strategy and demonstrate measurable return on investment across every channel we activate.
About Us:
We are an award-winning, leading field marketing agency that brings brands to life through powerful in-store experiences, events and digital engagement. Our teams are enthusiastic and collaborative about creating memorable brand moments.
Your Package:
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A salary up to £48,000 (DOE), plus company bonus and car allowance.
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A permanent spot on our team (Monday-Friday).
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Hybrid working: 4 days in our Newbury office (work from home every Friday)
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22 days holiday (increasing to 26 days based on tenure) + bank holidays + buy & sell holiday options.
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Support through our employee assistance scheme, access to a Perkbox subscription and option of gym membership.
Your Role:
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Manage, lead, develop and inspire the Data & Insight team, ensuring output is consistently insightful, accurate and industry-leading.
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Proactively work with Client Services and brands to deeply understand campaign objectives and translate them effectively into a comprehensive questionnaire to ascertain insightful trends and insight which delivers business
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Develop and support the Data and Insight (D&I) team ensuring high standards are achieved and deadlines are met.
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Direct the continued development of all Gekko Group client reports giving insightful trend analysis and return on investment metrics that clearly demonstrate our knowledge of the channel and our effectiveness.
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Project manage all development projects which involve data collection tools and reporting processes
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Work closely with the IT team to enhance reporting and elevate data quality.
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Develop ways to create revenue from generic data; turning insights into initiatives that improve performance and profitability.
What you’ll bring:
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An open mind, and be someone who thrives in a data-driven environment and enjoys uncovering actionable insights
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Solid experience in a similar role with a knack for communicating complex information clearly and concisely
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High organisational skills, attention to detail and a results driven mind
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You possess excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to think critically
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Extensive knowledge of SQL and cloud data platforms (e.g. BigQuery) plus experience with data visualisation software (PowerBI, Looker Studio),Google Drive and Excel.
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Great communication skills and an eye for detail
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Experience leading and motivating a team, building trusted external and internal relationships.
Gekko Group is a leading field marketing and experiential agency valuing trust, insight, and honesty in all we do. We’re proud of our inclusive culture, relaxed yet professional, where people are encouraged to grow, share ideas, and do their best work.
Apply now and help shape the future of insight at Gekko Group.