OVERVIEW
Are you our next Head of Data Platform?
We're looking for someone to join our Tech Engineering team to support the development of Gymsharks data platform, data science and data platform capabilities to deliver a deep, accurate, reliable and continuously improving understanding of Gymshark's business and customers.
Currently in a senior data or technical leadership role, you will have a strong knowledge of data platform technologies and excellent leadership skills with an ability to drive actionable data‑driven insights influencing senior decision makers and delivering positive business results.
WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING
* Leading, coaching and developing the data platform and data science teams, building ML/AI capability at Gymshark
* Developing a data strategy that aligns with Gymsharks commercial goals
* Providing Gymsharks data platform to support insights, analytics and ML/AI capabilities
* Developing standardised processes and practices to maximise the efficiency, effectiveness and quality of data platform and data infrastructure
* Ensuring consistency in analytical, data science and data platform standards, definitions and methodologies across the global data community
* Providing day‑to‑day support to the team; giving clear direction on responsibilities, objectives and development plans and ensuring they deliver against each area
* Documenting data assets to ensure we understand what data we store, how it can be accessed and what it represents (data dictionary, ERDs for data systems, etc.)
* Personal and professional development of all data teams
* Putting Gymshark on the leading edge of applied data disciplines through trialling and adoption of appropriate new methodologies and tools
* Continuously assessing our analytics, data science and data platform toolkit to ensure it is fit for purpose and enables market‑leading and forward‑thinking initiatives
* Fostering a culture of continuous learning, sharing and development
* Encouraging a culture of belonging where everyone wants to be part of
ESSENTIAL CRITERIA
* Extensive experience in data platforms, data infrastructure or operations
* Strong knowledge of data platform technologies (SQL, Python, Terraform, GCP, Looker)
* Core understanding of machine learning, analytics and data platform concepts (predictive modelling, forecasting, clustering, data quality, ETL, data lakes, etc.)
* Knowledge of relevant programming languages (SQL, Python, Java, etc.) and their application in data analytics, data science, data engineering or related fields
* Demonstrable knowledge of appropriate data ingestion and storage patterns (Pub/Sub, Dataproc with BigQuery and Iceberg tables, batch, FTP, etc.)
* Ability to lead effectively through coaching, personal and professional development plans and effective feedback
* Ability to delegate, support, coach and direct, knowing when and how to adopt each appropriately
* Experience delivering actionable data‑driven insights that have influenced senior decision makers and delivered positive business results
* Experience with distributed stakeholder management (UK, EU, US)
* Experience collaborating with stakeholders to deliver commercially valuable solutions
* Ability to influence senior decision makers on the impact and opportunities that data disciplines can deliver
* Ability to prioritise workload for your team, understanding which projects will drive the most commercial value and ensuring your team works efficiently on all projects
* Ability to manage high‑pressure projects and balance conflicting business goals
* Experience with challenging methodologies and approaches within and outside your preferred domain to ensure the right techniques are used to complete projects
* Experience collaborating with third parties and partners to deliver business goals
YOU COULD ALSO HAVE
* Experience as a data engineer, data scientist, data quality or data analyst or related discipline
* Experience or ability to lead organisational change towards data‑related decision making (data‑led vs data‑informed)
* Experience in a delivery‑focused role
* Knowledge of GDPR and related governance practices
EMPLOYMENT DETAILS
This is a hybrid role and would require the successful candidate to attend at least 3 days a week in GSIQ Solihull, UK.
Closing date: 3rd November 2025
BELONGING AT GYMSHARK
Our mission is to be a place where everyone belongs. We're an equal‑opportunity employer and for us that means we always strive to be as inclusive as possible in all aspects of employment right from your application. We're committed to finding reasonable adjustments for candidates with specific needs or a disability during our recruitment process and all applicants will be considered fairly and equally. We do not tolerate discrimination of any kind. If you'd like to request a reasonable adjustment please email us.
ABOUT US
We're here to unite the conditioning community. We believe that putting the sweat in today prepares us for tomorrow. So we give people the tools they need to reach further, go faster, be stronger. We celebrate those who show up for themselves to be their physical or mental best, whatever that means for them. It's what we want for our community and our team. A team that's growing rapidly around the world. A collective of talented individuals working together to invent Gymshark's future. Our plans are ambitious and we're looking for people who want to join us for the ride; our growth will be your growth.
THE PERKS
* Standard benefits include:
o Performance‑based bonus opportunity
o Funded healthcare benefit
o 25 days holiday plus an additional day for your birthday & bank holidays
o Contributory employer pension scheme
o Flexible benefits programme including salary sacrifice, EV scheme, dental insurance, cycle to work, tech scheme, holiday trading
o Gymshark employee discount & long‑service awards
o Access to high‑street cashback and discounts
o Financial, physical and mental wellbeing support
o Enhanced family leave package
o Life assurance
* Office location specific benefits include:
o Gym membership to The Lifting Club (LC)
o On‑site lunch provision & coffee bars
o EV charge points available
Note: The bonus program and benefits have certain eligibility requirements. Gymshark reserves the right to amend these programs in whole or in part at any time without advance notice.
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