Analytics lead

Lead Hachette Learning's analytics strategy, turning complex data into insights that shape business decisions and drive growth.

At Hachette Learning (formerly Hodder Education), there’s one thing we’re certain about. No two students learn the same way. That’s why our approach to teaching begins by recognising the needs of individuals first. Our mission is to enable every learner to fulfil their unique potential by empowering those who teach them. From our expert teaching and learning resources to our digital educational tools that make learning easier and more accessible for all, we provide solutions designed to maximise the impact of learning for every teacher, parent and student.

Aligned with our parent company, Hachette Livre, founded in 1826, we’re proud to deliver high-quality learning solutions on a global scale. We make it easier for everyone to unlock a new world of learning. Hachette Learning is a division of Hachette, one of the largest publishing groups in the UK, with 10 publishing divisions and over 60 imprints. Everyone here is proud to be in the business of opening doors and minds.

What you'll be doing

As Analytics Lead, you'll shape and deliver Hachette Learning's analytics strategy, helping the business make better decisions through data, insight and evidence-based thinking. Reporting to Director of Business Enablement and Digital Delivery, you'll lead a multidisciplinary team spanning Business Intelligence, Data Analytics, Sales Analytics and Data Science, creating an environment where people can thrive and deliver meaningful impact.

In this role, you will:

• Lead the development and delivery of our analytics strategy, ensuring analytics supports strategic decision-making, operational performance and commercial growth.
• Inspire, coach and develop a high-performing analytics team, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation and continuous improvement.
• Partner with senior stakeholders across the business, translating complex challenges into actionable insights and measurable outcomes.
• Develop trusted reporting, dashboards, KPIs and performance measures that provide leaders with timely, accurate and meaningful information.
• Drive the adoption of data-led decision-making, improving data literacy and embedding analytics into everyday business processes.
• Identify opportunities to improve commercial performance, operational efficiency and customer outcomes through analytics and data-driven recommendations.
• Advance our use of advanced analytics, AI and future data products, helping maximise the value of our data assets and supporting long-term organisational ambitions.
• Act as a trusted advisor on analytics, balancing competing priorities and ensuring the team remains focused on the highest-value opportunities.

Who we are looking for

We're looking for an experienced analytics leader who combines strong technical expertise with exceptional stakeholder management and people leadership. You'll be passionate about using data to solve business problems, developing high-performing teams and helping organisations become more data-driven.

You'll be successful in this role if you have:

• Experience leading an Analytics, Business Intelligence or Reporting function and successfully delivering analytics initiatives that create business value.
• Strong expertise in Business Intelligence, reporting, KPI development and analytics.
• Strong skills in SQL and Microsoft Excel.
• A track record of transforming complex data into clear insights and recommendations for both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Outstanding stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence senior leaders and challenge thinking through evidence and data.
• Experience building, coaching and developing analytical talent, creating an inclusive, supportive and high-performing team culture.
• Strong commercial awareness and the ability to balance strategic priorities with hands-on delivery.
• A natural curiosity about data, emerging technologies, AI and analytics, with a desire to continuously improve how organisations use insight to drive results.

Experience with PowerBI is desirable.

Most importantly, you'll be a collaborative leader who can build trusted relationships, champion the value of analytics and help Hachette Learning make smarter, evidence-based decisions that deliver measurable impact.

The role will be based at our London office, with a blend of 3 in-office days (Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays) and homeworking for the remaining 2 days per week.

We welcome and encourage applications from candidates who are under-represented in the creative industries.

Please make sure that you state in your application that you found this role via Creative Access.