Director of Insights - Caregiver Leave Cover

<div> <p><strong>Weekly office requirement:</strong> Weds - weekly <br><strong>Employment type: </strong>1 year maternity leave cover (November start date)<br><strong>Seniority level:</strong> mid-senior<br><br></p> <p><br>At GWI we’re always looking for extraordinary people who thrive on making an extraordinary impact. Right now we’re looking for a Director to oversee the Insight Services team based across our London, New York and Athens offices. If that’s you, and making a difference gets you out of bed in the morning, keep reading. It could be the start of something, well, extraordinary.</p> <br> <h1>Sounds great, what will I be doing? 🤔</h1> <p>As our Director of Insight Services:</p> <p>You will be responsible for the insight function at GWI, leading four verticalised teams who are focused on uncovering data-driven narratives that shape how brands understand and engage their audiences. This team works across large-scale reporting projects, transforming GWI’s rich datasets into compelling insights, reports, and presentations that surface the unexpected and sharpen client strategy.</p> <p>You’ll also partner closely with Revenue teams, contributing to RFPs, client relationships and proposals to support a strong pipeline of new opportunities.</p> <p>A few things you’ll be responsible for:&nbsp;</p> <ul> <li>Leading the global insight function - ensuring teams are crafting insights and analysis that are high-quality, accurate and inspire our clients&nbsp;</li> <li>Overseeing four verticalised teams, and directly line managing the lead of each vertical (Associate Director / Senior Insight Manager)</li> <li>Driving forward the insight team strategy, including meeting efficiency objectives and promoting a consultancy approach with clients</li> <li>Leading on RFPs and proposals to showcase GWI’s insight capabilities and ensure we hit our targets</li> <li>Working closely with Revenue teams across accounts, joining pitch calls, consulting with clients and recommending flexible approaches to pricing/packaging to ensure success</li> <li>Running presentations, meetings and workshops confidently</li> <li>Taking on external speaking opportunities, representing GWI and showcasing our insight capabilities</li> <li>Managing direct reports and ensuring they’re developing, learning and meeting their growth goals&nbsp;</li> </ul> <p><br>It’s also fun; shaking things up is what working for GWI is all about. You’ll need to be flexible, comfortable with continuous change, and working in a high-tempo environment.</p> <br> <h1>What do I need to bring with me? 🧳</h1> <p>You’ll need to be able to demonstrate the core skills this role requires. Here’s what the team will be looking for in you:</p> <p>👉 Proven experience managing projects and client relationships, and working closely with client-facing teams.</p> <p>👉 A talent for data storytelling - translating numbers into narratives, and surfacing insights that challenge assumptions or reveal something new.&nbsp;</p> <p>👉 Experience developing, shaping, and delivering on strategic objectives — from setting the direction to executing it.&nbsp;</p> <p>👉 Experience managing budgets and cost bases, with a commercial eye for margin and resourcing efficiency</p> <p>👉 Exceptional attention to detail and a flair for writing clear, engaging content.</p> <p>👉 Comfortable running presentations and meetings.</p> <p>👉 Willingness to represent GWI and its research in front of clients.</p> <p>👉 Experience at team and line management.&nbsp;</p> <p>👉 Excellent organization, time management, and collaboration skills.</p> <p>👉 An ability to adapt quickly to changing business requirements, requests, and commercial team needs.&nbsp;</p> <br>Equally important is attitude. We want people who think big (to make an impact), ask why (to find a better way), and show respect (to everyone, at every level, all the time). Those are our values, and they’re a big part of what we’re looking for in you.<br> <h1>Why Join Us</h1> <ul> <li>Be part of a close-knit global team which encourages innovation, thinking big and close collaboration.</li> <li>Work with the biggest brands across the world.&nbsp;</li> <li>Contribute to diverse projects that span multiple sectors and audiences.</li> <li>Enjoy a fast-growth environment with opportunities to learn, grow and make a tangible impact.&nbsp;</li> </ul> </div> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h1>What We Offer 🧘</h1> <p>At GWI, you’ll find meaningful work, visible impact, and a culture that empowers you to do your best. Our package includes:</p> <ul> <li>Time to recharge – 25 days’ annual leave, plus office closures over the holidays.</li> <li>Health &amp; wellbeing – Health cash plan, enhanced family benefits, carer days, and mental health support.</li> <li>Financial benefits – Competitive salary, 4% pension matching, and recognition programs that celebrate success.</li> <li>Flexibility &amp; balance – Flexitime, early Friday finishes, hybrid and remote options, plus a “work from home” budget.</li> <li>Career growth – Accredited learning, leadership development, and global career mobility.</li> <li>Community &amp; impact – DE&amp;I initiatives, volunteering opportunities, donation matching, and payroll giving.</li> </ul> <p>Put all that together and GWI is the friendliest, most fulfilling place any of us has ever worked.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h1>Diversity, Equity &amp; Inclusion 🫶</h1> <p>Diversity is fundamental to who we are—as a data company and as a workplace. Our data reflects global realities, and so must our teams. We strive to build a workforce as diverse and inclusive as the insights we deliver.</p> <p>As a Disability Confident employer, we welcome applications from disabled candidates and are committed to making adjustments throughout the hiring process—whether that's extra time, materials in advance or a different format, breaks, an adjusted interview format, assistive tools, or flexible scheduling. We're happy to discuss whatever would work best for you.</p> <p>We actively encourage applications from underrepresented and marginalised communities.</p> <p>At GWI, you'll find a place to contribute meaningfully, grow professionally, and belong fully.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/2g0akAyAlUU?si=dIgYyrKaAlNZK-NQ" width="560" height="314"></iframe></p> <p>#li-hybrid<br>#LI-VS1</p>

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