Job Title: Head of Data ProductReports to: Director of DataDepartment: TechnologyLocation: LondonJob Grade: L1DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTIONThe data team is a new team for Channel 4, it brings together teams from technology & insight into one dedicated capability. The team comprises of c40, a mix of directly employed by Channel 4 and then leveraging a partner for engineering resource. The team sits adjacent to the technology team and services the data needs for internal customers, including product, advertising, insight, finance, 4 studio & distribution.JOB PURPOSEThis role makes data matter at Channel 4. As Head of Data Products, you help the organisation spot the right problems, shape data products people actually use, and embed data into everyday decision making. You’re the organisation’s data champion: selling the vision, building momentum, and making data feel exciting, accessible and essential. You work closely with the Heads of Data Science and Reporting/BI to design solutions that make sense for our users and our mission as a creative, audience obsessed broadcaster.Find and prioritise the business problems that data can genuinely solve across editorial, commercial, marketing, and operations.Maintain a value-led product portfolio and review existing products to decide what to improve, scale, or retire.Lead early-stage product design: define user needs, frame problems clearly, map journeys, and outline what a successful solution looks like.Partner with Data Science to shape analytical and ML-driven products rooted in real user and commercial needs.Work with Reporting & BI to design dashboards, reporting and enablement experiences that feel intuitive and coherent.Adoption, Change & Data Culture Own adoption for every data product. Treat product launches as change programmes: plan communications, training and support from day one.Celebrate wins loudly and build a community of advocates who champion data across C4.Help leaders embed data informed thinking into workflows, rituals, and decisions. Build trusted relationships across the business and become the go to voice for “how data can help us.”Translate data value into the language of C4 across audiences, creative impact, performance and commercial return.Represent the data product function in strategic and cross-functional forums. Shape the broader data strategy with the Director of Data and peers.Input into AI strategy with a focus on real user needs and meaningful business problems.ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE & SKILLSProven experience identifying value, shaping business cases, and building impactful data or digital products.Credibility working with senior stakeholders across commercial, editorial, or operational teams.DESIRABLE EXPERIENCE & SKILLSExperience in media, broadcasting, digital content or advertising.Exposure to agile ways of working, data literacy programmes, or formal product/change management training.
Head of Product (Data & AI) in London employer: Channel 4
Channel 4 is an exceptional employer, offering a unique opportunity to influence the future of public service broadcasting in the UK. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, employees are encouraged to bring their authentic selves to work, fostering a vibrant and collaborative culture. The roles of Non-Executive Directors not only provide a platform for impactful decision-making but also offer significant professional growth opportunities within a high-profile organisation dedicated to creative innovation and audience engagement.
