Data and Research Lead

University of Oxford - Saïd Business School

Location:	Oxford
Salary:	£48,235 to £57,255 per annum including the Oxford University Weighting of £1,500 per annum Grade 8
Hours:	Full Time
Contract Type:	Permanent

Placed On:	22nd August 2025
Closes:	15th September 2025
Job Ref:	181656

Saïd Business School, Park End Street, Oxford and Egrove Park, Kennington

Permanent, full time (37.5 hours per week)

We are seeking a Data and Research Lead to play a pivotal role in shaping our marketing strategy through data-driven insights and market intelligence. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced professional who thrives at the intersection of analytics and research, and who can translate complex data into clear, actionable recommendations that drive growth and improve marketing performance.

Reporting to the Associate Director of Data and Marketing Performance, you will oversee market research initiatives, customer insight projects and marketing data analysis to ensure our strategies are informed, effective and future-focused.

Key responsibilities:

Data & Insights: Drive the collection, analysis and interpretation of marketing data from multiple sources, providing actionable insights that optimise campaigns and support strategic decision-making.
Market Research: Design, manage and deliver quantitative and qualitative research projects, including surveys, focus groups and competitor analysis, to inform business growth and innovation.
Customer Insights: Develop customer segmentation strategies to enhance targeting, personalisation and engagement across marketing channels.
Reporting: Build and maintain dashboards and reports that deliver clear insights into campaign performance, customer behaviour and market trends.
Collaboration: Partner with marketing, product development, creative and sales teams to embed insights into strategies, campaigns and new offerings.

You will have strong experience in data analysis and market research, capable of turning insights into actionable strategies that support marketing and business growth. You will be highly skilled in analytics tools such as Google Analytics, Power BI or Tableau, and confident in leading both quantitative and qualitative research projects. Additionally, you should have proven expertise in customer segmentation and data interpretation, with a track record of applying insights to improve marketing performance.

Further information on this role can be found in the job description.

At Saïd Business School we believe in fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment where everyone can thrive. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and communities to bring their unique perspectives and experiences to our team. Join us to build a brighter, more equitable future, where we celebrate diversity, advance equity, and nurture inclusion across everything we do.

We offer very generous benefits, some of which are:

Generous holiday allowance of 38 days including bank holidays
Hybrid working
Membership of the Oxford staff pension scheme
Discounted bus travel
Subsidised onsite catering
Cycle loan scheme
Plus, many other University benefits

All applications must include a CV, Supporting Statement/Cover Letter and Current Salary.

For further guidance and support, please visit https://www.jobs.ox.ac.uk/how-to-apply.

The closing date for applications is 15 September 2025 at 12.00 noon. Interviews will likely be held week commencing 29 September 2025.

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