• Job Title: Insight Manager 
• Level & Responsibility: This role is at the Manager level or equivalent and is responsible for leveraging data expertise and collaboration to deliver actionable insights, drive strategic decisions, and lead a junior member of the team. In other businesses, this role might be better known as the Data Analytics Lead.
• Salary: £43k+ per annum, depending on experience plus a 10% bonus scheme 
• Location & Hybrid Working: London, 1/2 days a week in the office 
  

The role

Transform data into meaningful insights that drive smarter decisions for clients and internal teams, delivering measurable impact.

Blend data expertise with relationship management to strengthen partnerships, uncover growth opportunities, and enhance collaboration.

Manage the team and work closely with clients and internal stakeholders to ensure insights are actionable, valuable, and aligned with strategic goals.

Why SMG?

We are dedicated to supporting our employees to be the best version of themselves both inside and outside of work. We have an extraordinary culture built by exceptional people and it’s because of this that we’ve been recognised by Best Companies within the top 5 best Marketing & Media agencies to work for, with a World Class and Outstanding accreditation across the past 2 years. 

We are also dedicated to continuously reviewing and improving our benefits package to offer the best that we can for our people. We have a whole page dedicated to our benefits here, but here's some of our favourites...

💰 Generous discretionary bonus scheme

🧘‍♂️ £1,800 yearly wellbeing fund (on top of your salary!) towards your personal wellbeing and passions

🫶 4 additional Wellbeing Days - one to be taken each quarter, dedicated to focusing on your wellbeing

📚 £500 yearly “Uni Fund” towards learning and development

🎧 Free headspace subscription

🕐 4pm Friday finishes all year round

🥳 Two fully paid conferences a year at Summer & Winter, as well as a dedicated team that put on activities and celebrations throughout the year

Why you?

In line with our company values, within your role you'll want to stay honest, stay hungry, stay foolish, and most importantly, have fun! More specifically, you'll have / be: 

• Analytical Thinking: Ability to interpret complex data, identify trends, and translate insights into clear, actionable strategies.
• Relationship Management: Skilled at building strong, collaborative relationships with clients and stakeholders, ensuring alignment and shared goals.
• Communication: Exceptional ability to present data and insights in a clear, concise, and engaging way for a range of audiences.
• Problem-Solving: Proactively identifies challenges and develops innovative, practical solutions to drive continuous improvement.
• Data Visualisation Expertise: Skilled in creating intuitive and impactful data visualisations that simplify complex information.
• Collaboration: Works effectively across teams, fostering a culture of knowledge-sharing and mutual support.
• Attention to Detail: Ensures accuracy and reliability in data handling, reporting, and insights.
• Adaptability: Thrives in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple priorities while maintaining focus on delivering value.
• Innovation: Continuously explores new tools, methodologies, and trends to enhance processes and insights.
• Strategic Thinking: Understands business goals and aligns insights to broader strategic objectives.

P.s. we try really hard to make sure that we list only essential criteria here, BUT if you think you can do an amazing job, yet don't have every single thing on this list, we'd still love to hear from you.

What you'll be doing

We pride ourselves on creating challenging and exciting opportunities, meaning that no two days are the same. However, here's an idea of what your responsibilities will look like:

Drive Insight and Collaboration

• Be a trusted partner to internal teams and clients, providing insights that lead to better decision-making and stronger campaign performance.
• Work closely with partnership stakeholders to understand their needs, translate data into actionable strategies, and unlock new opportunities for growth.
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders, fostering collaboration, sharing best practices, and continuously improving our insights offering.
• Support internal teams with data-led recommendations that enhance campaign planning and performance. Provide line management to one team member,
  supporting their development, setting clear goals, and ensuring their work aligns with team objectives.

Empower Data-Driven Decision-Making

• Develop and manage reporting tools that facilitate teams' access to clear, accurate, and timely insights.
• Simplify complex data into easy-to-understand visualizations, helping teams and clients make informed decisions quickly.
• Maintain a focus on innovation, exploring new tools, methodologies, and opportunities to improve how we deliver insights.

Streamline and Innovate Processes

• Work to improve the efficiency and accuracy of how we handle and present data, ensuring our insights are reliable and impactful.
• Identify opportunities to automate repetitive tasks and streamline workflows to save time and resources.
• Stay ahead of market trends and technological advancements, finding ways to improve how we deliver value to our clients continually.

What We’re Looking For

• Analytical and Insightful: You love digging into data, spotting trends, and turning numbers into stories that inspire action.
• Client-Centric: You’re skilled at understanding client needs and building trusted relationships, making sure insights are tailored and relevant.
• Strong Communicator: You can present complex information clearly and confidently to a variety of audiences.
• Collaborative: You thrive in a team environment, working with others to share knowledge, align on goals, and achieve great results.
• Problem-Solver: You enjoy identifying areas for improvement and coming up with innovative ways to make things better.

More information and resources to support you & your application...

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