Senior Editorial Analytics Manager

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Job description

Join our team at the Guardian and be a part of a diverse and inclusive global organisation that delivers fearless, investigative journalism, and holds power to account. Our team of award-winning journalists, cutting-edge commercial professionals, and industry-leading digital experts are committed to making a difference and represent a wide range of backgrounds and perspectives.

We're looking for a Senior Editorial Analytics Manager to to set the Editorial data and analytics strategy and oversee its delivery across Editorial, Product & Engineering as well as business-wide strategic projects related to journalism.

The team's primary objective is to enable us to be audience centric, data driven, and to deliver meaningful, actionable insights in response to long term trends. You'll lead on strategic prioritisation, resource management, and partner with senior stakeholders in Editorial and Editorial Product teams to provide data-driven insights in support of our core strategic objectives.

About the Role

• Developing clear delivery roadmaps for analytics output, ensuring that analytical resources in the team are dynamically and transparently mapped against short and long term business priorities
• Ensure that analytical projects are delivered and well explained, meeting the objectives of the business including presenting clear, accessible analysis and strategic summaries
• Leading on the development of metrics and benchmarks to underpin strategic projects
• Direct line management of a team of analysts to enable the production of high quality data analysis
• Help to ensure wider analytics projects are seen, understood, and used effectively by teams, and that there is clear two-way dialogue between analytics stakeholders and editorial related teams

About You

• Experience and proven track record in leading a high performing analytics team.
• Extensive knowledge in using advanced analytical methodologies for solving complex business challenges with data and explaining the outputs in a simple and easy to understand way.
• Proven track record of producing compelling analysis outputs
• Familiarity with editorial processes and practices and an understanding of how data and analysis can lead to concrete impact in a subjective frame
• Familiarity with data privacy legislations and data governance processes around the use of data with different activities
• Direct experience of managing delivery to senior and non-technical stakeholders

We operate in a hybrid working model with a mix of office based and remote based work. You'll be expected to come into our London office 3 days a week.

We value and respect all differences (seen and unseen) in all people. We aspire to have inclusive working experiences and an environment that reflects the audience we serve, where our people have equal access to career development opportunities, their voices are heard and can contribute to our future. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. Many of our staff work flexibly and we will consider all requests for flexible working arrangements.

How to Apply

To apply, please upload your latest CV and a cover letter which outlines why you'd love to take on this role, and why you're a great match for what we're looking for.

The closing date for applications is Tuesday 12th November 2024.

Please let us know if there are any changes we could make to the application process to make it easier and more comfortable for you. Please contact Sean Brinkley, to discuss further so we can work with you to support you through your application

Benefits & Policies

We offer 30 days annual leave per annum, plus an additional 5 day holiday purchase scheme. Our pension scheme is generous; if you contribute 5% then we will contribute 8-12% (depending on your age). We believe in giving back, which is why employees are given 2 volunteering days annually and the option of payroll giving. Season ticket loans are also available.

You are entitled to life cover, income protection, private healthcare, and free eye tests. You can also opt in to dental insurance.

We have enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave policies in place. We also support our employees by offering an IVF, menopause, baby loss, and trans equality policy.

Culture & Wellbeing

We want everyone to feel like they belong at the Guardian and we champion diversity of thought. Our various employee forums provide a platform to use their voice to foster an inclusive workplace.

We offer great tools to help you prioritise your wellbeing including free yoga and pilates. These run alongside our corporate gym membership and cycle to work scheme.

Learning & Development

We encourage personal and professional growth. Employees have access to a broad range of tools and solutions, and we are happy to support the pursuit of professional qualifications through vocational courses and apprenticeships.

Our Working Environment

We take pride in our surroundings and are pleased to offer versatile meeting rooms and colourful communal areas. We have a brilliant canteen that caters to breakfast, lunch and dinner, with views overlooking Regent's Canal.

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