Senior Lead Tech (Permanent) in Bristol

hackajob is collaborating with Dunnhumby Ltd to connect them with exceptional professionals for this role. dunnhumby is the global leader in Customer Data Science, partnering with the world's most ambitious retailers and brands to put the customer at the heart of every decision. We combine deep insight, advanced technology, and close collaboration to help our clients grow, innovate, and deliver measurable value for their customers.

dunnhumby employs nearly 2,500 experts in offices throughout Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Americas working for transformative, iconic brands such as Tesco, Coca-Cola, Nestlé, Unilever and Metro.

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Consulting Lead to join dunnhumby's Price & Promotions team on a permanent basis. This role will be pivotal in supporting the ongoing Delivery of Tesco UK Promotional workplan and strategy. You will act as a trusted consultant to Tesco's internal teams; including but not limited to: Central Planning, Tradeplanning, Store Format and Product teams to help shape the future of promotions through data-driven insights and collaborative implementation. This is a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of retail strategy, data science, and product innovation, delivering measurable impact for one of the UK's largest retailers.

Key Responsibilities

• Consulting & Strategy Development: Partner with Tesco's Product, Commercial, and Promotions Capability teams to define and deliver the Promotions vision. Provide strategic guidance on promotions planning, measurement, and optimisation using dunnhumby's data science and analytics capabilities. Translate complex business challenges into actionable solutions and product features.
• Solution Design & Implementation: Collaborate with dunnhumby's Product, Science, Analytics, and Engineering teams to co-develop and test new promotions solutions. Support the design and rollout of enhancements to Tesco's in-house promotions platform. Lead workshops and discovery sessions to gather requirements and validate solution design.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Build strong relationships across Tesco and dunnhumby teams, acting as a bridge between commercial needs and technical capabilities. Influence decision-making through compelling storytelling and evidence-based recommendations. Champion change management and adoption of new processes and tools.
• Measurement & Insight: Support the development of robust measurement frameworks to assess promotional effectiveness. Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and innovation in promotions strategy.

Required Skills & Experience

• Proven experience in retail consulting, promotions strategy, or product implementation within a data-driven environment.
• Strong understanding of retail pricing and promotions, ideally within the UK grocery sector.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to influence at all levels.
• Experience working in cross-functional teams including Product, Engineering, Science, and Commercial.
• Comfortable navigating ambiguity and driving clarity in complex programmes.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data and translate it into strategic insights.
• Familiarity with dunnhumby tools and methodologies is a plus.

What You'll Gain

• The opportunity to work on a high-profile promotional programme with Tesco.
• Exposure to cutting-edge data science and product development in retail.
• A collaborative, inclusive culture that values curiosity, courage, and customer-first thinking.
• Flexible working arrangements and access to dunnhumby's employee benefits.

What you can expect from us

We won't just meet your expectations. We'll defy them. So you'll enjoy the comprehensive rewards package you'd expect from a leading technology company. But also, a degree of personal flexibility you might not expect. Plus, thoughtful perks, like flexible working hours and your birthday off. You'll also benefit from an investment in cutting-edge technology that reflects our global ambition. But with a nimble, small-business feel that gives you the freedom to play, experiment and learn.

And we don't just talk about diversity and inclusion. We live it every day – with thriving networks including dh Gender Equality Network, dh Proud, dh Family, dh One, dh Enabled and dh Thrive as the living proof. We want everyone to have the opportunity to shine and perform at your best throughout our recruitment process. Please let us know how we can make this process work best for you.

Our approach to Flexible Working

At dunnhumby, we value and respect difference and are committed to building an inclusive culture by creating an environment where you can balance a successful career with your commitments and interests outside of work. We believe that you will do your best at work if you have a work / life balance. Some roles lend themselves to flexible options more than others, so if this is important to you please raise this with your recruiter, as we are open to discussing agile working opportunities during the hiring process.