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EssenceMediacom

Director, Data Strategy, UK (FTC)

Location: London, United Kingdom · Category: Data, AI & Analytics · Seniority: Director · Posted: September 11, 2026 · Verified: Oct 24, 2026

Role Overview & Description

This Director role leads the Data Strategy team for WPP Media's major UK telco client BTEE (OpenConnect), focusing on the Consumer side across BT, EE, and Plusnet brands. The role drives data-led audience and bidding strategies, owns technology projects like the Amazon Marketing Cloud roadmap, and leads a pod of data strategy professionals. Requires 6+ years of digital agency-side data experience with a strong emphasis on paid media and privacy-first approaches.
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