Advanced Analytics Lead (12 Month FTC) in London

With a history that dates back over 80 years, Starcom is a global communications planning and media leader. We are an agency still grounded in our founding principle that people are at the centre of all we do. Each day, we apply this belief to harness the transformative power of data and technology to inspire and move people and business forward.

We are hiring an Analytics Solutions Lead to help shape how data, technology and advanced analytics drive better decisions for one of Publicis Groupe’s most significant global client partnerships. In this role, you’ll connect strategy, insight and execution across markets, helping teams turn complex data into clear, practical action. You’ll play a key part in building smarter ways of working, improving marketing effectiveness and supporting the continued growth of Collective’s data and technology capability.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and delivery of data and technology solutions that help clients make more informed marketing decisions.
• Partner with senior leaders to shape data-driven strategies across media, content, commerce and digital transformation.
• Connect regional and market teams to share learnings, build consistency and support the delivery of the global data and technology roadmap.
• Guide analytics specialists across data science, audience insight and reporting, creating clear priorities and supporting high-quality delivery.
• Help clients progress from descriptive reporting towards more predictive and actionable analytics.
• Strengthen data governance, processes and infrastructure so teams can collect, manage and apply data more effectively.
• Support new business and client growth opportunities by translating technical capability into clear, compelling recommendations.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in data, analytics or technology roles, ideally within media, marketing, advertising or a related client-focused environment.
• The ability to turn complex data, platforms and analytical concepts into clear stories, recommendations and decisions.
• Confident stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build trust across clients, senior leaders and specialist teams.
• Strong project and process management skills, with a thoughtful approach to prioritisation, delivery and quality.
• Experience using data visualisation, analytics or business intelligence tools to create useful insight and reporting.
• A collaborative leadership style, with a focus on coaching others, sharing knowledge and creating an inclusive team culture.
• Curiosity about emerging trends in digital media, advertising technology, audience strategy and marketing effectiveness.

Starcom offers a wide range of benefits to support our employees. Full details are shared when you join, but highlights include core benefits such as Pension, Life Assurance, and Private Medical cover, alongside enhanced policies like Reflection Days and Shared Parental Leave. You’ll also have access to a range of additional initiatives.

At Starcom, we are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, and do not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, nationality, religion or belief, disability, age, citizenship, relationship status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected characteristic. We are committed to providing a fair, accessible, and inclusive recruitment process. If you have any access needs - for example, related to disability, neurodivergence, or a health condition - please let us know. We’ll work with you to ensure the process works for you.