Head of Data Services

The Company is seeking a Head of Data Services to lead the strategic, technical, and commercial aspects of the data function. This senior leadership role is pivotal in driving the integration of multiple data and marketing analytics disciplines, with a strong focus on AI transformation. The successful candidate will be responsible for setting the vision and roadmap for data services, leading a team across business intelligence, data science, analytics, and AI, and ensuring the function's commercial performance. Key responsibilities include leading the AI transformation, supporting major client pitches, and representing the data services function at the C-suite level. The role demands a leader with a proven track record in commercial growth, team development, and a clear understanding of how AI can be embedded into data and analytics delivery. Candidates for the Head of Data Services position should have extensive experience in leading data or analytics teams across multiple disciplines, with a strong background in an agency or media/marketing industry environment. The role requires a leader with a strong commercial track record, excellent communication skills, and the ability to operate confidently with senior stakeholders. Experience in managing and developing high-performing teams, as well as a clear understanding of AI and its application in data and analytics, is essential. The ideal candidate will have a proven ability to bring technical credibility, commercial thinking, and strong leadership together, and will be expected to have a significant impact on the company's commercial performance and the successful adoption of AI across the data services function.