Digital Analytics & UX Lead South West Water · Customer and Community · Exeter

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Digital Analytics & UX Lead

Shape the Future of Customer Experience Through Data

Are you passionate about understanding customer behaviour and transforming digital experiences through insight, analytics and optimisation?

We're looking for a Digital Analytics & UX Lead to take ownership of analytics strategy across our customer-facing digital estate. This is a highly influential role where you'll use data, customer insight and experimentation to help create seamless, intuitive online experiences that drive engagement, adoption and customer satisfaction.

Working across a broad range of digital channels, you'll identify opportunities to improve customer journeys, remove friction and champion a digital-first culture across the Customer Communications function.

What You'll Be Doing

As our Digital Analytics & UX Lead, you'll be responsible for leading the optimisation of customer website experiences through robust measurement, insightful analysis and continuous improvement.

Key responsibilities include:

• Owning and developing the digital analytics strategy across customer-facing websites.

• Defining and maintaining measurement frameworks, KPIs and reporting standards.

• Leading tracking and tagging governance across digital platforms.

• Using GA4, UX insight and wider analytics tools to identify customer journey drop-offs, friction points and optimisation opportunities.

• Designing and delivering impactful dashboards and reporting using Looker Studio and Power BI.

• Translating complex data into clear, actionable recommendations for both technical and non-technical audiences.

• Supporting experimentation and Conversion Rate Optimisation (CRO) initiatives, including audience segmentation and targeting.

• Partnering with stakeholders across the organisation to influence digital decision-making.

• Driving digital adoption initiatives, including growth of MyAccount and eBilling channels.

• Supporting the development of more personalised and adaptive customer experiences.

• Strengthening data quality, governance and confidence in digital performance reporting.

• Contributing to better customer outcomes through continuous improvement of digital journeys.

What We're Looking For

Essential Experience

• Proven experience in digital analytics, customer insight or a similar manager-level role.

• Proven experience in tracking implementation, event tagging and analytics governance.

• Strong experience analysing customer journeys, funnels, cohorts and campaign performance.

• Experience supporting experimentation programmes and conversion rate optimisation initiatives.

• Demonstrable expertise communicating technical concepts to diverse audiences.

• Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills.

• Deep understanding of customer behaviour and digital experience optimisation.

Technical Skills

• Advanced experience with:

  • Google Analytics 4 (GA4)

  • Google Tag Manager (GTM)

  • Looker Studio / Data Studio

  • Power BI

  • Digital analytics and insight platforms

• Experience working with CMS platforms such as Optimizely.

• Strong understanding of data flows, tracking architecture and end-to-end customer journeys.

• Experience with Salesforce and/or Optimizely Data Platform would be advantageous.

Qualifications

• Degree educated or equivalent through relevant professional experience and training.

We believe in rewarding our people for their hard work and dedication. As our Digital Analytics and UX Lead you'll enjoy:

• Competitive Salary – Based on experience and skills

• Bonus Scheme – Rewarding your performance

• Pension Scheme – Helping you plan for your future

• Healthcare Benefits – Access to employee assistance programs

• Professional Development – Support for career growth with training opportunities

• Employee Discounts – On various products and services

• Generous Annual Leave – Take time to recharge with our holiday entitlement

Additional Information

• Participation in a standby rota is required as part of this role.

Closing Date: 15th September 2026

Please note that the successful candidate will be subject to a mandatory DBS check as part of the onboarding process.

Be yourself, we like it that way. Together, we will build a culture of belonging, where inclusion is instinctive. Diversity is our strength and a reflection of our communities. We care, we value everyone, we celebrate uniqueness.

Our core values, which are essential to our success, are:

Be Rock Solid - Build trust and be trusted. Be the one we all look to and can depend on.

Be You - We want you to bring your best everyday. Be yourself and make your mark in your individual way.

Be the Future - Embrace change. Drive Progress. Own the challenge.