Job Description

Vacancy No

VN2498

Location City

Leeds

Location Country

United Kingdom

Job Title:

Data Enablement Developer (9-12 Months FTC)

Reports to:

Reporting & Data Enablement Manager

Department:

Strategy, Policy & Insights

Location:

Leeds / Manchester

Grade:

P1

DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION

The Strategy, Policy & Insight (Function) are trusted thought-leaders bringing expert strategy, policy, market & audience insight - challenging and advising the business to drive delivery of Channel 4's strategy and remit.

The purpose of the new centralised Audience Insights (Subfunction) is to be independent thought leaders at the heart of Channel 4's creative and commercial decision-making, bringing a single source of truth and big picture perspective, challenging and advising the business to ensure profitable business growth through the use of data.



Within the new centralised operating Insights model (where all audience and market insight in C4 is centralised into the Audience Insight team), each C-Suite Leader (CEO, Chief Content Officer, Chief Operating Officer, Chief Revenue Officer, Chief Marketing Officer and the Exec Committee as a body) and their Senior Leaders have a dedicated Insight Business Partner (BP) who prioritizes and agrees their Insight requirements, aligned to the strategic C4 pillars. BP Analysts directly source available analysis and where additional, bespoke research or specialised analysis is required, the BP will commission this from the relevant Specialist Lead, managing jointly the presentation back of recommendations to the C-Suite Leader.

JOB PURPOSE

The Data Enablement Developer works as part of a small team responsible for the enablement of colleagues across the Audience Insight teams with the data, models, support and tools they need to responsibly leverage Channel 4's data for business benefit, providing them a reporting and self-serve analytical toolkit.



The role will liaise with stakeholders and peer groups across the Audience Insight teams, Technology and wider organisation to support and deliver cross-function work-streams that enable data and insight strategy and roadmap, playing a supportive role in embedding Channel 4's Data Community.

This role will contribute to the portfolio of Tools & Methods used in the wider Insight function & the user education programme to ensure effective deployment of these tools to analysts in the Insight function as well as multiple leaders and functional specialists across C4 where self-serve tools are available).

KEY RESPONSIBILTIES

Help build the suite of reporting and analysis Tools & Methods (e.g. Reporting Dashboards / Apps, Data Modelling, KPI Tree, multiple tools for social/web applications, Data Robot etc) used across all Insight activities. Working with Reporting and Analytics Teams, reviewing innovative tools and support business cases for acquisition of tools and data sets for the Insights function. Support the design of future data models, contributing to single source of truth models for Audience insight teams, working collaboratively with the Technology team to progress from PoC, through Design, Development, Test and Production stages of the development cycle through an effective, agile, hub/spoke operating model. Assist with production and cascade of relevant training sessions on our toolkit across the Insight function to ensure maximum impact Actively contribute to data communities within Channel 4, fostering the sharing of ideas and practices, and driving cross-function collaboration.

KEY RELATIONSHIPS / STAKEHOLDERS

Reporting & Data Enablement Lead, 4 Business Partners & their Analyst teams Specialist Analytical & Reporting Teams (i.e. all teams working with behavioural data) Technology Teams (Heads of level and below)

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

ESSENTIAL
Experience (min 3 years) in managing a large volume of reports and processes, confident obtaining, querying, and efficiently modelling large datasets (SQL, Azure or equivalent) for visualisation and capable of manipulating and transforming these datasets to ingest into a model (e.g. through Alteryx, SQL or equivalent). Creating the data visualisation model architecture to house the data ensuring this is appropriately built to enhance performance. Visualisation capabilities in PowerBI or similar General knowledge / background in data and analytical processes Strong communication & presentation skills with the ability to present complex and detailed recommendations clearly and succinctly to stakeholders Good interpersonal and collaboration skills Excellent ability to deal with data complexity and proven track record of working with technology data teams to drive a clear route to data integrity & foundation Ability to handle multiple projects and priorities, manage timescales and delivery across the team often under pressure Autonomy and freedom to operate within agreed framework aligned to strategic objectives and prioritised activity roadmap Develops insightful points of view through detailed analysis and is comfortable turning ambiguity into action / solutions

DESIRABLE
Sector experience in a media or broadcast company including exposure to product & viewer data (ideally social /web based)

COMPETENCES
Enabling Strategy & Change, Advancing Analytics Capability, Managing Data & Information, Harnessing Insights & Learning

Basic salary per annum starting from

49,875.00

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

14 Aug 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