Director of Analytics

Company: VMA Group
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Location: London
Job Description:

Social Analytics Director

£85k/ London (Hybrid)

Brand

A global marketing & technology services group who work with some of the most iconic consumer brands on the planet.

This is a newly created leadership role, working closely with a special Consumer brand with a global remit and they are looking for an Analytics Director to help lead the charge.

The Role

You’ll sit right at the heart of a global social studio operating across 15 markets, working across strategy, creative, and client teams to make sure everything they do is insight-led.

  • Set the analytics vision for a global creative & social operation
  • Turn data into clear, actionable strategy
  • Lead and grow a team of analysts
  • Shape how they measure everything from content, creators & campaigns

Ideal Background

  • 5 years+ prior experience leading analytics in an agency or in-house studio
  • Relevant sector experience including FMCG, wellness, beauty or similar
  • Strong understanding of social performance, measurement & listening tools (organic, paid, influencer).
  • Proven experience leading organic social analytics, insight / social intelligence functions, likely within a social agency, in-house studio, or integrated agency environment
  • Strong expertise in organic social measurement, including owned social performance, content analytics, audience intelligence, and creator / influencer
  • A clear understanding of the difference between organic social analytics and paid media / performance marketing analytics, and a genuine interest in the former
  • A track record of turning data into strategic insight, particularly around audience behaviour, content effectiveness, creative optimisation, and channel strategy
  • Strong working knowledge of social analytics, listening, and data visualisation tools, including Talkwalker, Meltwater and dashboarding platforms
  • Excellent communication skills and comfort using AI tools to improve workflow efficiency, support analysis, and trial new ways of working

Note: We have been retained as an exclusive recruitment partner on this search and all applications will be reviewed by a human eye.

Unfortunately, due to a high volume of applicants, we are unable to respond to everyone. We will get in touch if you are successful in your application.

Posted: May 23rd, 2026