ABOUT US_ At Talon, our mission is to unlock the full potential of out of home, making it more effective, creative, measurable and sustainable than ever. We’re passionate about OOH and are on a mission to drive the growth of this sector within the media industry. In just over a decade, our desire to offer intelligent, creative, technology-led OOH solutions and a full-service OOH offering saw us grow into a team of over 450 people located in key cities across the globe. In that time, we have been awarded for our approach to our people, our clients and our industry. We hire the finest talent to help us unlock the full potential of the Out of Home (OOH) environment for our clients; and pride ourselves on the individuals who represent our business. THE ROLE_ The Head of Data is a strategic leader, responsible for defining and delivering the data strategy for the Talon group. This role ensures that our data capabilities directly support the organisation’s commercial and growth objectives, providing the insight and governance needed to make informed decisions and create long-term value. You will unify fragmented sources, build trusted, decision-ready data products, and set the roadmap for how data underpins planning, trading, finance, and client outcomes. Alongside leading a multi-disciplinary team, you’ll remain hands-on in data science to accelerate delivery and demonstrate the art of the possible. Success looks like : a clearly executed group data strategy aligned to Talon’s commercial goals; stable, governed data pipelines and SLAs; executive-ready reporting that surfaces global and regional trends; a defensible audience-to-POI methodology for OOH planning; and platform configuration data that reliably supports our planning, buying, and technology platforms. A DAY IN THE LIFE_ Own the data strategy & roadmap : define the target architecture, data products, and governance that directly enable Talon’s strategic commercial goals across planning, trading, finance, and client delivery. Audience data leadership : govern how audience data is sourced, contracted, integrated, and applied; establish a robust, privacy-safe method to match audiences to inventory with POI context; standardise segments and measurement frameworks for effectiveness that feed into Talon’s competitive differentiation and client value. Platform configuration data : own, with their team, schemas, reference data, mappings, and feature flags for internal platforms; implement change control, lineage, data contracts, SLAs, and observability to ensure platforms remain commercially effective and scalable. Hands-on data science (initially 30–40%): prototype models (forecasting, optimisation, reach/footfall/brand-lift methods), validate methods, and mentor the team with an emphasis on applications that support commercial planning and growth. Leadership & collaboration : set standards for engineering, BI, and analytics; partner closely with Finance, Commercial, Planning, and Legal/Privacy to ensure Talon’s data delivers measurable commercial impact while remaining auditable and compliant. Commercial data management : work with Finance and Commercial teams to deliver a single, trusted view of revenue, cost, and margin; produce multi-year trend analysis; surface global vs regional performance; and identify opportunities where data unlocks commercial growth. Prioritise the data roadmap against business goals; translate initiatives into deliverable sprints with clear acceptance criteria. Review data product health (SLAs, freshness, quality), resolve incidents, and run change boards for configuration data. Work with Commercial and Finance on group and regional commercial data models. Build or review models and underlying code; guide code reviews and QA for BI outputs in Power BI to ensure outputs inform executive decision-making and client strategy. Present findings and recommendations to senior leadership; document methods and decisions for re-use so insights flow consistently into strategic decision-making. Coach the team; manage vendor and data-provider relationships; ensure GDPR-compliant, privacy-safe data use. WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR_ Bold Skills Fearless prioritiser – You don’t just manage a to-do list, you own it. Proactive problem-solver – You spot issues before they become problems. Confident communicator – Whether it’s a boardroom or a quick Teams message, you speak with clarity and purpose. Decisive under pressure – You stay cool, calm, and collected when things get busy. Human Skills Empathy in action – You understand people, not just processes. Relationship builder – You’re the friendly face and trusted go-to for colleagues and clients alike. Discreet and dependable – You handle sensitive information with care and integrity. Team player with heart – You lift others up and celebrate shared wins. Smart Skills Digitally savvy – You’re fluent in Outlook, Teams, Excel, and whatever else keeps the day running. Organisational ninja – You juggle calendars, travel, and tasks like a pro. Detail-obsessed – Nothing gets past you. Ever. Strategic thinker – You don’t just do the task—you understand the why behind it. Experience 8–12 years across data strategy, engineering/BI, and advanced analytics; media/OOH or adjacent AdTech/MarTech preferred. Leadership : proven record building small, high-impact teams; setting standards for data quality, lineage, and documentation. Technical : strong SQL; Python (or similar) for modelling; cloud data stack (Azure/AWS); modern ELT (e.g., dbt); warehouse/Lakehouse (BigQuery / Databricks); excellent Power BI. Domain : commercial analytics (revenue/cost/margin), audience/POI usage for OOH planning and measurement; data privacy and DPIA awareness. Communication : concise, executive-ready storytelling; able to brief Finance, Planning, and client leadership; rigorous documentation. OUR TEAM_ The Technology team builds and runs the platforms, data products, and tooling that power Talon’s planning, activation, and measurement. As Head of Data, you’ll sit at the intersection of engineering, BI, and analytics, owning the data layer that enables our tech stack and ensuring it remains trusted, documented, and fit for growth. WHY US_ “ The best thing about working at Talon is the space, time and expertise I’ve been given over the years to grow and develop my skills.” Client Director at Talon OUR VALUES AND HOW WE WORK TOGETHER_ WE ARE BOLD_ As industry provocateurs and pioneers, we respectfully challenge the status quo, take pride in our people, big ideas and partnerships. We embrace change We challenge respectfully We lead the way WE ARE HUMAN_ We are a diverse collective of changemakers who value respect, fairness, and integrity and expect the same in return. We value collaboration and togetherness We are empathetic We embrace individuality WE ARE SMART_ Our trailblazing spirit and learning centric culture ensures our knowledge provides maximum value to each other and our clients. We grow and learn We are trusted We are mission possible Talon is an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where all individuals can thrive. We seek to employ and develop a workforce representative of the markets that we serve and brands that we represent.