
DEPT · London
AI Consultant Manchester, London, hybrid DEPT® is a Growth Invention company built to help the world's most ambitious brands grow faster. Operating at the int...
AI Consultant
Manchester, London, hybrid
DEPT® is a Growth Invention company built to help the world's most ambitious brands grow faster. Operating at the intersection of
technology and marketing, our 4,000+ specialists deliver growth invention services across Brand & Media, Experience, Commerce,
CRM, and Technology & Data. We're 50|50 tech and marketing, partner-led, and first to move. Clients include Google, Lufthansa,
Meta, eBay, and OpenAI. We have been certified B Corp and Climate Neutral since 2021.
DEPT®/AI has a single mission: to make the best work in the industry using AI. This role sits within our Data & AI practice, with
deep expertise in leveraging AI across large-scale transformation programmes. The team includes data strategists, consultants,
data scientists, and analysts working alongside DEPT® teams worldwide across services from commerce and full-funnel media to
content engineering and operations. You will be solving some of the hardest problems facing some of the best-loved brands in the
world.
We are looking for an AI Consultant who can create strategic impact with AI, translating complex technology into business value
for our clients. You will work with senior stakeholders to define AI strategies, lead transformation programmes, and design
scalable AI solutions.
This role joins an AI practice that spans EMEA and services clients globally, with a specific focus on expanding our UK&I
offering.
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and across all industries
training, development and certifications
We are a Growth Invention company built to help the world's most ambitious brands grow faster. Operating at the intersection of
technology and marketing, we create what is next by pioneering ideas, acting fast, and moving further because standing still just
is not in our DNA.
We are drawn to people who stay curious, move with intent, and never stop inventing. Our culture runs on three values: better
together, relentlessly curious, and get sh*t done. It is how we work, how we grow, and how we make things that matter.
At DEPT®, you will find the freedom to explore, the space to collaborate, and the trust to make a real impact for our clients, for
each other, and for the world we are helping to build.
At DEPT®, we take pride in creating an inclusive workplace where everyone has an equal opportunity to thrive. We actively seek to
recruit, develop, nurture, and retain talented individuals from diverse backgrounds, with varying skills and perspectives.
Not sure you meet all qualifications? Apply, and let us decide! Research shows that women and members of underrepresented groups
tend not to apply for jobs when they think they may not meet every requirement, when in fact they do. We believe in giving
everyone a fair chance to shine.
We also encourage you to reach out to us and discuss any reasonable adjustments we can make to support you throughout the
recruitment process and your time with us.
London – Senior Consultant, Strategy & Data Science in Marketing Mix Modelling (MMM) Ekimetrics UK Job Description Ekimetrics is a leader in data science and AI-powered solutions. Since 2006, we’ve pioneered the use of AI and data science applied to unified marketing measurement and holistic business optimization aligned with sustainability performance. Our goal: Combine high-impact AI and data science solutions for sustainable business performance. At Ekimetrics, we have the ambition to help our clients rethink their business models by reconciling economic, environmental and social performance through data science. 📊Key figures about Ekimetrics · 400 data science experts globally (50+ in the UK) · 1000 diverse projects for more than 350 clients · 4 offices: Paris, Hong Kong, London and New York · $1 billion in profits generated for our clients since 2006. · 7000 tons of CO2 prevented by our clients in 2022. · UK data company of the year 2023 · Voted Great Place to Work 2023 · Microsoft’s sustainability partner · Voted as a leader in “Marketing Measurement and Optimization” by Forrester wave 2023 Why are we hiring? As we continue to grow, bringing on new global clients, we are looking for a manager to join our London office. We want to strengthen our market optimization offering which focuses on “Marketing Effectiveness” and “Marketing Measurement”. We support clients with detailed recommendations that can be acted upon immediately, as well as on longer-term brand strategies, reconnecting immediate and future business impact. Your role in the team As a Senior Consultant, you will be expected to work in various teams to service global clients, on key accounts, across multiple continents to deliver marketing and customer analytics projects that will lead to significant, value-led transformations. You will support Managers by acting as project lead for our clients. You will gain a deep understanding of their needs and offer the most effective solutions, providing impactful and useful insights to help steer their revenue or data strategies, and building long-term relationships. Embedded in the core of this position lies your expertise in Marketing Mix Modelling. You will be responsible for steering the client, and delivery of BMC's and MMM models. Whilst you may not generate these models directly you will need prior knowledge of MMM and modelling platforms. Your role will require you to navigate these insights into compelling stories that resonate with both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Overview · Use your knowledge and experience In Marketing Mix Modelling (MMM) to make business-led decisions · Create real valuable actionable insights for clients defining their marketing and strategic direction. · Lead projects with globally recognised brands · Manage and lead end-to-end analytics projects, including planning, design, and implementation. · Lead a team of 3-8 consultants. About You We are looking for someone who can show both advanced analytics skills and a strong interest in marketing & business strategy. Ideally, you’ll have: · Strong Knowledge and experience in Marketing Mix Modelling (MMM) · Experience working across large data sets · Understanding of media variables/econometrics and prior modelling experience. · Experience working with clients and account management · Knowledge and/or understanding of Coding languages such as Python or R - we use Python at Eki · Proficiency in Microsoft Office software such as Word, PowerPoint, and Excel · Degree in Economics/Econometrics, Maths/Statistics, Business Analytics, Data Science or a related field · Interest in working in a fast-paced and driven consultancy environment. · Clear and concise communication Working for Eki Working for Ekimetrics is a lot of fun! We have clients across multiple industries and are constantly looking to innovate and explore new ways of doing things. Our London team consists of ~50 people and are predominantly Data Science Consultants. We come from all over the world, have varied experiences and passions, and all contribute value to Ekimetrics’ success. We encourage continuous self-development and thought leadership throughout Ekimetrics and foster a culture of transmission and pleasure – we love what we do, and we want to share it! As well as an opportunity to join a driven, energetic, and highly innovative team, we also offer the following: · Hybrid working (2 days a week in the office) · 25 days annual leave (+ Bank Holidays and additional days for tenure) · Private healthcare, life insurance, critical illness cover, and professional wellbeing support services (all on entry) · Regular socials and events · Group pension scheme · An emphasis on work-life-balance and a strong company culture · Eki.Anniversary gifts for every year of service · Opportunities to develop a dual profile in data science and strategic consulting. · Unique training programs and learning opportunities. · Opportunities for international mobility Our recruitment process 🔸 HR intro interview with a Talent Acquisition Specialist/Recruiter 🔸 Interview with a Senior Consultant or Manager - Technical discussion and overview of Ekimetrics 🔸 Case study interview with a Manager+ 🔸 Final interview with a Senior Manager/Partner We would be delighted to provide you with further information during an interview and look forward to receiving your application! Any questions please contact recruitment.uk@ekimtrics.com __________________________________________________________________________________ At Ekimetrics, we believe our best assets are our people - they are what set us apart and drive our success. We encourage entrepreneurial spirit and innovation. We share what we know with others, and, above all, we love what we do. These sentiments are supported by our company values which serve as pillars in our work and attitude. Follow our Ekimetrics’ values: Curiosity, Creativity, Excellence, Transmission and Pleasure. Ekimetrics is an equal opportunities employer committed to making all employment decisions without regard to race, ethnicity, gender, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, creed, religion, nationality, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, military veteran status, current employment status, or any other legally protected categories, subject to applicable law.
Senior Consultant/Analyst Data Science & Marketing Effectiveness - 2026 Ekimetrics is a global leader in Marketing Effectiveness and AI-powered solutions. Since 2006, we’ve been helping businesses optimise marketing and operations by combining AI with business and tech expertise across 4 domains: Marketing Effectiveness, Customer Analytics, Operational Excellence, ESG & sustainability. With a full in-house team and offices in Paris, London, New York, Hong Kong, and Shanghai, we deliver tailor-made solutions that turn data into real positive impact, leveraging our unique combination of technology and services. We excel at delivering AI impact at scale. Our mission is to harness this power to tackle the world’s most urgent issues. We commit to responsibility and frugality in AI, systematic AI impact at scale, and loyalty to our values and DNA. Your responsibilities As a Senior Analyst specialising in Data Science & Marketing Effectiveness, you will lead the delivery of high-impact MMM programmes for international clients across industries such as Auto, Beauty, Retail, and Financial Services. You will manage small teams, oversee end-to-end project delivery, and ensure actionable insights are delivered to clients. Lead Projects · Lead end-to-end MMM and marketing effectiveness programs for international clients, from data strategy and collection to modelling, insights, and activation. · Apply econometrics, regression, Bayesian statistics, and machine learning methods to analyse marketing and customer data · Collaborate closely with Managers to understand the project scope, structure, analytical approaches, manage operations and ensure timely delivery. · Build dashboards and visualisation tools to communicate actionable insights using proprietary Ekimetrics frameworks and best practices. · Translate complex analytics into clear, business-oriented recommendations for senior stakeholders and C-suite clients. · Support clients in optimising marketing spend, understanding campaign performance, improving customer segmentation, and maximising ROI. Client & Account Management · Serve as the day-to-day operational contact for clients, building trustful relationships and proactively identifying growth opportunities. · Present findings, recommendations, and actionable insights in client-facing workshops and executive presentations. · Collaborate closely with managers and partners to develop proposals for new or expanded work, aligned with Ekimetrics’ commercial offerings. People & Project Leadership · Lead teams of 3–10 colleagues across multiple projects, ensuring high-quality delivery, client satisfaction, and profitability. · Mentor and develop junior team members, strengthening technical, analytical, and client-facing competencies. · Share best practices and contribute to internal knowledge management initiatives. Practice & Business Growth · Identify opportunities for account growth and contribute to development with existing and prospective clients · Act as an ambassador of Eki culture by supporting transversal initiatives (e.g., Thought Leadership, Knowledge Management, Recruitment and Innovation. · Champion and role-model our core values: Curiosity, Creativity, Excellence, Transmission, Pleasure Your profile Experience & Technical Skills · Strong 3–4 years’ experience in marketing effectiveness/MMM and analytics/data science · Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Statistics, Econometrics, Data Science, Economics, Applied Mathematics, Marketing Analytics, or related field. · Strong proficiency in Python, R, SQL, or similar tools. · Experience with Databricks, Azure, or other cloud/data platforms is a plus. · Solid understanding of econometrics, regression analysis, Bayesian statistics, or other advanced modelling techniques. · Experience translating data and model outputs into actionable business recommendations. · Comfortable handling large datasets, optimizing data pipelines, and delivering high-quality outputs Leadership & Client-Facing Skills · Excellent communication and storytelling skills for senior stakeholders · Demonstrated ability to lead multiple project teams and manage priorities with autonomy · Strong strategic thinking, problem-solving mindset, and drive for continuous improvement · Supportive team player with a passion for talent development, coaching, and enabling team growth · Ability to contribute to impactful thought leadership and forward-thinking perspectives on measurement and marketing effectiveness. Why join us? At Ekimetrics, your ideas truly matter. We embrace an entrepreneurial spirit, encouraging you to push boundaries while thriving in a collaborative environment. We believe in enjoying what we do and fostering a safe, inclusive space where you can bring your authentic self. In 2023, Ekimetrics obtained “mission-driven company” status, reflecting our commitment to CSR. Our purpose: Accelerate organisations’ transformation towards sustainability through data science and AI. We are proud to have been certified Great Place to Work© in France, the UK, and the US, with our Hong Kong office recognised as Best Companies to Work for in Asia 2023©. Ekimetrics is also part of the French Tech 120, selected among the top French scale-ups with potential for international leadership. Career development and growth opportunities · Lead projects and develop advanced analytical and client-facing skills. · Structured career progression from Senior Analyst, Manager, Senior Manager and beyond. · Access to Eki.Academy, including solution-specific training, Climate School courses, and career development programs. · Exposure to international clients, multiple industries, and high-impact projects. You will have access to : · Salary £60,000-£75,000 + Bonus 10% + Corporate bonus · Regular events and seminars to connect with colleagues · Modern office space in a central London location · Flexible hybrid working policy (2 days a week in office + 20 days’ work from anywhere, remotely) · 25 days annual leave + bank holidays, plus an additional 3 days for tenure · Private healthcare, life insurance, and wellbeing support · Group pension scheme · Opportunities for international mobility and career development As an employer, Ekimetrics offers equal employment opportunities to all, regardless of gender, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, social status, disability, or age. Ekimetrics strives to develop an inclusive work environment that reflects diversity within its teams.
ABOUT BARINGA Baringa is a global consulting firm that partners with leaders to drive change and create value. With deep industry expertise, and enabled by advanced technology, the firm helps clients to deliver with greater confidence and certainty. With over 2,000 people across the UK, Europe, North America, Asia and Australia, the firm combines global insight with local understanding. The firm works across energy and resources, financial services, government and public sector, consumer products and retail, pharmaceuticals and life sciences, manufacturing, and technology, media and telecoms, with capabilities spanning strategy, transformation and operational excellence – all powered by advanced technology, data, AI and digital innovation. Clients value Baringa’s collaborative approach and the way its teams integrate seamlessly – all working with a shared understanding of what matters most. The firm is known for its kind, curious experts who listen closely and care deeply about client success as they help clients transform energy markets, modernise financial platforms, expand telecoms and digital networks through advanced data analytics, enable digital services in government, and unlock growth in consumer sectors. Certified as a Great Place to Work around the world, Baringa has been recognised by the Financial Times in 22 categories of its UK Leading Management Consultants rankings, and by Forbes for four consecutive years as one of the World’s Best Management Consulting Firms. OUR DATA, AI, SOLUTIONS & ENGINEERING PRACTICE ARE LOOKING FOR AN EXPERIENCED DATA ENGINEER TO JOIN THE TEAM. In DAISE, we're focused on delivering value-adding, sustainable data capabilities, aligned to our client’s specific needs. This expertise is applied across clients in all of our industry market sectors (Financial Services, Products & Services, Energy & Resources, Pharmaceutical & Lifesciences and Government). WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING * Defining and implementing on premise or cloud architectures, (e.g. a cloud data warehouse, data lake or data platform) to enable digital transformation * Working with clients on data warehousing, building operational ETL/ELT data pipelines across a number of sources, and constructing relational and dimensional data models * Performing maturity assessments across clients’ data capabilities and recommending improvements * Building technology blueprints and advising clients on the different technology options * Translating business requirements (both functional and non-functional) into solutions, ensuring compliance with the organisation's strategy, policies and standards and in some cases, help customers to define new policies, principles and standards * Helping clients to identify risks and mitigations for their complex data programmes, as well as transition to modern cloud-based infrastructures (AWS, Azure, GCP) by leveraging related architecture patterns (e.g., APIs, events) * Working independently with clients in key areas of data governance, such as in defining principles including, but not limited to master data management, data Lineage and Data Security * Experience with mentoring, guiding, training and/or upskilling people on technical concepts who are earlier-on in their career from the team, and supporting their growth YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE * Passionate individual who is excited by problems with data and can bring a good mix of technical delivery and core consulting skills in client engagements * Ability to own and run complex client engagements, interact with leaders across industry, work with senior stakeholders to help them understand and frame their problems, assess their current state, and make impactful recommendations which help shape their thinking * Strong hands on expertise in data engineering, delivering data architectures, data pipelines and solutions that are robust and scalable using modern delivery frameworks and tools (e.g. Databricks) * Experience in using cloud technologies (Azure, AWS, GCP) as both infrastructure and as a service, as well as big data platforms either on-premise or cloud setup * Knowledge of different technology stacks including common legacy and modern stacks, experience of applying DevOps practices to data engineering as well as ability to build CI/CD pipelines * Competent in SQL and at least one modern programming language, such as Python * Understanding of key core concepts like distributed computing, batch & stream processing, functional and object-orientated programming, how pipelines are built and deployed on cloud, pipeline schedules and SLAs * Well-versed with documentation and artefacts that need to go along with the solution design and delivery work WHAT A CAREER AT BARINGA WILL GIVE YOU PUTTING PEOPLE FIRST. BARINGA IS A PEOPLE FIRST COMPANY AND WELLBEING IS AT THE FOREFRONT OF OUR CULTURE. WE RECOGNISE THE IMPORTANCE OF WORK-LIFE BALANCE AND FLEXIBLE WORKING AND PROVIDE OUR STAFF AMAZING BENEFITS. SOME OF THESE BENEFITS INCLUDE: * Generous Annual Leave Policy: We recognise everyone needs a well-deserved break. We provide our employees with 5 weeks of annual leave, fully available at the start of each year. In addition to this, we have introduced our 5-Year Recharge benefit which allows all employees an additional 2 weeks of paid leave after 5 years continuous service. * Flexible Working: We know that the ‘ideal’ work-life balance will vary from person to person and change at different stages of our working lives. To accommodate this, we have implemented a hybrid working policy and introduced more flexibility around taking unpaid leave. * Corporate Responsibility Days: Our world is important to us, so all our employees get 3 every year to help social and environmental causes and increase our impact on the communities that mean the most to us. * Wellbeing Fund: We want to encourage all employees to take charge and prioritise their own wellbeing. We’ve introduced our annual People Fund to support this by offering every individual a fund to support and manage their wellbeing through an activity of their choice. * Profit Share Scheme: All employees participate in the Baringa Group Profit Share Scheme so everyone has a stake in the company’s success. DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe that creating an environment where everyone feels a sense of belonging is central to our culture and that diversity is paramount to driving creativity, innovation, and value for our clients and for our people. AN AWARD-WINNING WORKPLACE You can be a part of our ‘Great Place to Work’ – with our commitment to women and well-being in the workplace for all. Click here to see some of our recent awards and how we’ve achieved this. USING BUSINESS AS A FORCE FOR GOOD. We maintain high standards of environmental performance and transparency, which can be seen through our commitment to Net Zero with our SBTI-verified Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions reduction targets and our support of the Better Business Act. We report our progress publicly and ensure that we are also externally assessed and scored through organisations like CDP and EcoVadis - helping us to continually identify where we can improve. We have a long legacy of supporting the communities in which we work, and offer a variety of ways to contribute, by putting people first and creating impact that lasts. Our Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) agenda is about giving back to the communities in which we live and work by sharing our skills, talent and time. In essence, we aim to empower and encourage everyone in the firm to contribute to the things we care about, and support registered charities and organisations with a clear social or environmental purpose to increase the positive impact they can have. JOIN US All applications received will be reviewed by a member of our Talent Acquisition team. We never rely solely on automated screening or AI tools to make hiring decisions. Your application will be considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, nationality, disability, age, faith or social background. We do not filter applications by university background and encourage those who have taken alternative educational and career paths to apply. We would like to actively encourage applications from those who identify with less represented and minority groups. We operate an inclusive recruitment process, ensuring reasonable adjustments where needed. Please contact a member of our Recruitment Team to discuss further. BARINGA PRIVACY NOTICES For UK & EU Your personal data will be retained by Baringa for up to two years, in accordance with our UK Recruitment Privacy Notice / EU Recruitment Privacy Notice, to evaluate your application and meet our legal and reporting obligations. In line with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), you have the right to request access to, rectification, or erasure (subject to legal limitations) of your personal data. For more information, please contact us at privacy@baringa.com For the USA Your personal data may be retained by Baringa for up to two years, as outlined in our Recruitment Privacy Notice (AMER & APAC), to support the recruitment process and internal reporting requirements. Where applicable, and in accordance with relevant federal and state laws, you may have the right to request access to or correction of your personal information. For further details, please contact privacy@baringa.com For Australia & Singapore Your personal data will be retained by Baringa for up to two years, in accordance with our Recruitment Privacy Notice (AMER & APAC), to assess your application and meet applicable reporting and legal obligations. In line with the Australian Privacy Act and Singapore’s Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA), you may have rights to access, correct, or request limited deletion of your personal data. For more information, please contact us at privacy@baringa.com