About the job
About Us
At Up Learn, we are proud to have developed one of the most impactful learning experiences globally, merging cognitive science, instructional theory, and cutting-edge artificial intelligence. Our mission is to empower every learner with the most effective route to success, envisioning a world where all learners can achieve more, faster, through adaptive, mastery-based learning.
We lead the market in A Level education, offering seven courses with one in three A Level students choosing Up Learn. In the coming year, we are expanding into GCSE Science and aiming to reach millions more students with our innovative approach.
Our results are exceptional: 97% of students completing our courses attain an A*/A, even those who begin with lower grades. A large-scale evaluation in schools has shown that our platform correlates with an additional nine months of progress and improved grades across entire year groups.
Furthermore, for every paying student, we provide a full scholarship to a student in need, ensuring equitable access to quality education.
About the Role
As the Director of Data, you will play a pivotal role as a senior leader at Up Learn, taking charge of the complete Data function while reporting directly to the CEO. This position calls for a strategic thinker with practical skills who can elevate the Data capabilities at Up Learn and deliver innovative solutions to meet our growth objectives. You should be adept at leveraging AI and data to streamline and enhance processes, alongside possessing the technical skills necessary to establish scalable data foundations. The Director of Data will formulate the data strategy, oversee Data team objectives, enhance product analytics and KPI utilization across the organization, refine learning metrics, and lead a small yet high-performing Data team.
Your First 12 Months
In the first year, as we expand into GCSEs and utilize AI to accelerate course development, you will manage a data function that enables us to make swift decisions, enhance operational efficiency, and foster trust with educational institutions and learners.
- Take ownership of the Data roadmap: Develop a clear quarterly plan aligned with our major company objectives (GCSE expansion, impact assessment, ethical AI), delivering significant enhancements on a monthly basis with a compact, AI-driven team.
- Enhance measurement integration in product workflows: Implement a strategy of “instrumentation prior to launch” ensuring that every major release includes the appropriate KPIs, tracking systems, dashboards, and alerts - facilitating rapid learning, accurate diagnostics, and assured iteration.
- Upgrade our metrics system and decision-making framework: Advance our KPI usage to ensure teams and leadership have a precise understanding of performance across product lines.

