Job Description

Vacancy No

VN2618

Location City

Multiple

Location Country

United Kingdom

Job Title:

Data Director (9 month FTC)

Reports to:

Technology Director, with dotted reporting line to CFO

Department:

Technology

Status:

9 month FTC

Location:

All C4 Office Locations - Leeds, London, Manchester, Glasgow, Bristol

Job Grade:

SL

DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION

The data team is a new team for Channel 4, it brings together teams from technology & insight into one dedicated capability. The team comprises of c40, a mix of directly employed by Channel 4 and then leveraging a partner for engineering resource. The team sits adjacent to the technology team and services the data needs for internal customers, including product, advertising, insight, finance, 4 studio & distribution.

JOB PURPOSE

Channel 4 is demanding a step change in its data capability.



The Data Director is responsible for delivering value from the broad range of data captured from viewers, along with new data sources that can be mixed with existing data to power data products and services.



Given this is a new role, the data director will be able to design & execute the data operating model, from a blank sheet of paper. The director will be responsible for agreeing the strategy with key stakeholders, building the foundations and delivering quick wins.



The data director must be able to Innovate with Purpose. They must be able to explore new ways to improve delivery, automate workflows, and evolve how we work -- bringing fresh thinking and future-ready solutions to the table.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Leadership of C4 data strategy, including developing an executable roadmap that both serves near term business need and sets foundations for the future. Act as a translator - taking the requirements from the broader organisation and identify what people, process and technology actions are needed to be taken to realise them. Applies advanced analytical judgment to prioritise data initiatives, balancing short-term delivery with long-term strategic value. Establishes frameworks to evaluate and prioritise use cases, ensuring alignment with organisational goals and measurable outcomes, rather than isolated point solutions. Introduce data governance best practice to Channel 4, in a manner which is appropriate for a creative media organisation. Build & develop the required capabilities of a successful data ecosystem - engineering, science, visualisation. Develop data literacy across the Channel 4 organisation - upskilling your own team & driving adoption in the wider organisation of new techniques & tools. Lead & Mentor - support and coach team members, sharing knowledge & acting as a role model. Be clear on expectations to ensure the data team is a high performing team.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

Experience of designing & executing operating models resulting in greater efficiency & effectiveness of the data organisation. A commercially astute leader, who understands how to deploy data products to benefit the wider organisation. Has experience of how data delivers value in a D2C environment & is able to galvanise support from the wider organisation. Able to operate credibly at Exec level to influence and garner support for the data strategy & plan. Brilliant at execution, runs a tight delivery plan and gets stuff done at pace. A broad data leader with experience of specific data disciplines eg. Engineering or science. A leader that listens, collaborates and brings the whole team on the journey, setting clear direction and clearing the fog Able to work across a matrix and with a reporting line to CFO & Tech director. Demonstrated ability to create and maintain mini business plans for key data initiatives, whilst ensuring financial viability and strategic alignment Experienced in establishing financial KPIs and tracking ROI across data solutions. Can work across silo's & is used to bringing cross functional teams together.

Basic salary per annum starting from

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Application questions to complete

Please remember to complete the additional application questions by uploading a Word or PDF attachment. These questions really help us get to know you better and we won't be able to consider your application without them.

Please outline how you meet the 'Essential Experience & Skills' outlined in the (Max 500 words)

Benefits

There are a million reasons why it's great to work at Channel 4, here are just a few of the perks for you;




- Private medical insurance


- Free Virtual GP access for employees


- Free Female Health hormone test each year


- Free Tastecard membership


- Financial guidance 1-2-1's available each quarter


- Discounted Gym memberships


- Pension


- Life Assurance


- Income Protection


- Holiday Purchase

Hybrid working

From September 2023, C4 has operated a 60/40 working pattern, equating to three office days per week.


Having everyone in the office three days a week gives us more opportunity to build our high performing, inclusive culture; to collaborate and to learn and share with each other, as well as helping to coordinate a regular pattern of home and office working days. Employees then have the flexibility to decide where they spend the rest of the working week. All our offices are open five days a week.

Applications Close Date

04 Dec 2025

Equal Opportunities

Channel 4's purpose is to create change through entertainment; by representing unheard voices, challenging with purpose and delivering content which reflects the diversity of different communities across the UK.




We are only able to deliver on this remit by having a workforce rich in diversity of thought, background and lived experience. As an employer we encourage applications from candidates from all backgrounds and do not discriminate based on disability, age, gender reassignment, gender expression, criminal history, length of time spent unemployed, marriage or civil partnership status, national origin, pregnancy and maternity status, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation.




Disability Confident Scheme:


Channel 4 is a member of the Business Disability Forum (BDF) and has also maintained the highest level of the Department of Work and Pension's Disability Confident scheme - Level 3: Leader. Under the Disability Confident Scheme, we aim to offer an interview to all candidates who have a neurodiverse condition, impairment or long-term condition and who meet the essential criteria for an advertised job. If you wish your application to be considered under the Disability Confident Scheme, please select yes when completing the application questions. For more information, please visit the Disability Confident Campaign website.




For our roles and schemes that receive a high volume of applications it may not be possible to provide an interview to all applicants who meet the essential criteria and in this situation we can only select applications that best meet the skills needed for the role.




Care Leaver Friendly Employer:


Channel 4 is a Care Leaver Friendly Employer. By signing the Care Leaver Friendly Employer Charter and adopting its principles, we are supporting an immensely talented yet often under-served and under-represented community of young people/ adults. We commit to offering an interview (and constructive feedback) to applicants who identify as care experienced and meet the essential criteria for the role as outlined on the job description. Applicants should indicate if they wish to apply under our Care Leaver Scheme by selecting the option on the application form.




For our roles and schemes that receive a high volume of applications it may not be possible to provide an interview to all applicants who meet the essential criteria and in this situation we can only select applications that best meet the skills needed for the role.




Workplace Adjustments:


We are committed to providing disabled applicants a level playing field when applying for a job and support whilst employed to perform to the best of their ability and develop their careers. If you have a neurodiverse condition, impairment or long-term condition and require any adjustments, additional support or alternative arrangements during the recruitment and wish to discuss this confidentially, please let us know via the following e-mail recruitment@channel4.co.uk