Marketing Data Operations Lead

Marketing Data Operations Lead** (Contract)

Duration: 6 Months (Possibility for extension)

Location: London (3 days per week on site)

Rate: A highly competitive Umbrella Day Rate is available for suitable candidates

Role Overview

As the Marketing Data Operations Lead, you will provide essential operational, technical, and data management support throughout the lifecycle of our onsite and digital marketing projects. Your expertise in data-driven planning, comprehensive project management, and analytics will be pivotal in evaluating marketing outcomes and ensuring the accuracy of business impact measurement.

Key Responsibilities:

Data Management: Oversee the gathering, cleaning, normalisation, and maintenance of large volumes of structured and unstructured data across multiple internal systems.
KPI Tracking & Analysis: Evaluate marketing outcomes through robust KPI tracking, business impact analysis, and shadow accounting processes.
Reporting & Automation: Deliver end-to-end data solutions, utilising advanced Excel capabilities, database development, and reporting tools like Power BI to optimise workflows and processes.
Collaboration & Communication: Work closely with colleagues across marketing operations, translating complex data insights into clear, actionable information for stakeholders.
Continuous Improvement: Proactively propose improvements and support colleagues in enhancing our marketing operations with a focus on accuracy and detail.

Skills & Experience:

Advanced Excel Skills: Proficient in PowerQuery, VBA, advanced formulas, pivot tables, lookups, and charts.
Programming Knowledge: Experience with SQL or Python, with a strong interest in developing technical capabilities for reporting and workflow optimisation.
Data Management Expertise: Proven ability to handle data with high accuracy, ensuring quality controls and validation processes are in place.
Analytical Skills: Experience in tracking and interpreting KPIs and operational performance metrics, with the ability to create insightful dashboards and presentations.
Strong Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, capable of translating technical data insights into concise information for diverse audiences.
Proactive Mindset: A collaborative team player who takes initiative and is eager to support colleagues across various marketing functions.
Multitasking & Detail Orientation: Ability to manage multiple priorities while ensuring high-quality output and meeting tight deadlines.

Candidates will need to show evidence of the above in their CV in order to be considered.

If you feel you have the skills and experience and want to hear more about this role 'apply now' to declare your interest in this opportunity with our client. Your application will be observed by our dedicated team.

We will respond to all successful applicants ASAP however, please be advised that we will always look to contact you further from this time should we need further applicants or if other opportunities arise relevant to your skillset.

Pontoon is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive.

As part of our standard hiring process to manage risk, please note background screening checks will be conducted on all hires before commencing employment.

We use generative AI tools to support our candidate screening process. This helps us ensure a fair, consistent, and efficient experience for all applicants. Rest assured, all final decisions are made by our hiring team, and your application will be reviewed with care and attention