This job is with EssenceMediacom, an inclusive employer and a member of myGwork – the largest global platform for the LGBTQ business community. Please do not contact the recruiter directly. Description Position at EssenceMediacom Role: Analyst, Data Science & Modelling Department: UK Analytics & Insight team Location: Manchester or Leeds If you require any adjustments or additional support during the recruitment process, for any reason whatsoever, please let us know. Even if you don't meet all the requirements, that's okay, and we encourage you to apply anyway to find out more about whether this is the right match for you. Did you know that marginalised groups including women, people of colour and people with a disability are more likely to discount themself for a role if they don't feel they meet every requirement or understand the reasonable adjustment that can be made? This is why we encourage connection and conversation to ensure that everyone has the opportunity and information needed to find the right role, for them. Role overview We're looking for an Analyst to join our Data Science & Modelling team and help deliver marketing analytics projects for our clients. Analysts are key members of the Data Science & Modelling team, and you will gain experience across all elements of the analytical project process from data collection and processing, modelling and client deliverables. Role responsibilities Processing of data to be used in analysis Identify important trends in the data used and suggesting hypotheses of impacts Build or update econometric models and suggest insights from model results Produce sections of a client presentations Working closely with clients and various account groups within the agency Role requirements Degree in Economics, Maths, Stats, Sciences or another numerical subject Academic experience of time series statistical modelling and/or other approaches to data analysis High numeracy with the ability to convert analysis into real world actionable solutions Knowledge of R or other programming language, via own learning or academic experience Good working knowledge of Excel and PowerPoint Ambitious, determined and self-motivated Keen interest in media and marketing Top 3 things about the role Using data to help inform marketing decisions that you can see in the real world Working with a great network of internal colleagues and external clients Continuous learning and development with the best in the industry What we can offer you New WPP campus office in the heart of Manchester 25 days holiday from the get-go (increasing with service), plus an extra day for your birthday Ongoing training opportunities Interest free travel loan, subsidised gym memberships, private medical (BUPA) and life assurance Impressive discounts across a range of high street and online retailers Free breakfast, fruit and coffee Company pension scheme Sounds good? We'd love to hear from you More about the Team Analytics & Insight EssenceMediacom Analytics & Insight houses all of the data, effectiveness, insight and technology specialists within EssenceMediacom. The team has one purpose - to ensure the best use of data within media planning. Data Science & Modelling An integral part of Analytics & Insight is our Data Science and Modelling team which specialises in marketing analytics. Here, we are committed to building connections along clients' business journey to ensure they can make the right decisions to optimise their business performance. We do this using a vast range of analytical techniques which are bespoke for each business question and client. Our areas of expertise span market mix modelling, budget setting and allocation, forecasting, brand equity modelling, launch volumetric studies and conjoint to name but a few. Our primary focus is on getting insight out of data and analytics in order to provide recommendations for clients that are realistic, relevant and above all actionable. We are a team of 60 experts, working across more than 25 clients in the UK and globally. We analyse over £600m of communications spend each year, covering 15% of UK media spend which means we are the leading experts in our field. The Data Science and Modelling team is based in 3 locations in the UK: London, Manchester and Leeds. More about EssenceMediacom Hello. We are EssenceMediacom. We are a global communications agency leading with breakthrough thinking, building explosive growth for brands, and helping our clients see the bigger picture. EssenceMediacom challenges conventional thinking to build, propel, and supercharge our clients' businesses at scale and lead our industry in critical areas such as diversity, equity, inclusion, and sustainability. Our success is underpinned by our long-standing 'People First, Better Results' belief. We know that by investing in our people's whole-person wellbeing, careers and capabilities, we will help grow our clients' businesses. As part of WPP, the world's largest marketing communications services group, and GroupM, WPP's consolidated media investment management arm, we have access to the richest data, most robust benchmarks and most advanced capabilities in the market. This helps us provide comprehensive solutions to all marketing challenges. To find out more about EssenceMediacom visit us here: www.essencemediacom.com LI-DNI