Lead Econometrician

Here at evoke plc our Econometrics team consists of talented mathematicians, statisticians, and economists who develop econometric models and analytical frameworks that support decision-making across Marketing, Finance, and Commercial functions. The team works closely with stakeholders across evoke to deliver actionable insights and drives econometric analysis for all brands and markets.

We are looking for a Lead Econometrician who wants to develop the next generation of marketing intelligence solutions. You will play a key role in evolving our Marketing Mix Modelling (MMM) capability, delivering insights that support strategic and tactical marketing decisions across our brands and markets. You will contribute to the automation of data collection, modelling, and reporting processes, enabling a scalable pipeline of high-quality insights. In addition, you will own econometric projects from start to finish while supporting the development of more junior team members.

In this role you'll work effectively in a fluid environment requiring new perspectives and creative approaches to achieve multiple competing deadlines and you'll demonstrate innovative thinking in the MMM space.

What you will be doing:

• Create and implement our next generation solution of MMM
• Deploy and maintain econometric models for different brands and markets
• Own the project delivery to ensure all the fundamental questions are correctly addressed
• Work with internal stakeholders and support functions across evoke, as well as external partners
• Support the management team in delivering our best-in-class internal MMM team, through cultivating a culture and environment for first class econometrics coupled with team growth and development
• Direct involvement in driving marketing efficiency and improvements through optimisation and scenario planning
• Participate in building and maintaining marketing optimisation tools, interactive dashboards, and process automation required to build a best-in-class internal econometrics capability

Who we are looking for:

We are committed to responsible gambling, and we are looking for people who can support our ethos. To apply to this post, you will have:

• Advanced MMM experience from a media agency or consultancy, or in-house from a relevant industry with a numerate degree such as Mathematics, Statistics, Economics, or Computer science at undergraduate or postgraduate level
• Experience in Python or R, and SQL as well as having advanced Excel skills allowing for modelling, data processing, and post-processing analysis
• Experience of leading econometric projects, and you are comfortable with mentoring junior members of the team
• Comfortable managing stakeholders and delivering presentations
• A working understanding of the media planning and buying landscape and how MMM can drive more effective marketing plans
• Excellent communication skills, united with being a highly self-motivated individual who is not only results orientated but also a critical thinker

What we offer:

Our roles offer more than just a job, you’ll become part of the evoke family! We have created an environment where our people can thrive. Check out some of the fantastic benefits on offer:

• Family Support: Industry-leading maternity and paternity leave and paid time off if you have caring responsibilities
• Perks and discounts: Discounts at a range of high-street retailers
• Financial compensation, pension, and bonus schemes
• Health & wellbeing: Tools and services to help support your well-being, including support with mental health and financial education. You will also have access to gym discounts and our cycle to work scheme
• Hybrid working: Our employees can work from home up to 3 days with 2 days office time built in to ensure we get some face-to-face collaborative team time

More about evoke: We’re a business that embraces change and progress. The power behind big name brands William Hill, 888 and Mr Green, evoke is the new name for 888 Holdings. Marking a new sense of purpose, direction and ambition for the business, there couldn’t be a more exciting time to join us as we accelerate our journey to bring even greater delight to our customers with world-class betting and gaming experiences.

At evoke, you’ll benefit from flexibility and a culture built on trust. We’ll give you the space to be yourself and the tools you need to protect our customers while they play. We’ll invest in your future to help you develop your unique strengths and build a career that’s right for you.

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At evoke, we prioritise diversity, equity, and inclusion for the benefit of our company, employees, and communities. We foster a welcoming and safe workplace that values all forms of diversity and provides opportunities for growth.

Sound good? Then you belong at our place! The first step in the recruitment process is kickstarting your application, followed by an initial screening call and an interview stage. Apply today to kickstart your application with the evoke Family!