Media Operations Ad Policy Specialist

dunnhumby is the global leader in Customer Data Science partnering with the worlds most ambitious retailers and brands to put the customer at the heart of every decision. We combine deep insight advanced technology and close collaboration to help our clients grow innovate and deliver measurable value for their customers.

dunnhumby employs nearly 2500 experts in offices throughout Europe Asia Africa and the Americas working for transformative iconic brands such as Tesco Coca-Cola Nestlé Unileverand Metro.

Tesco Media is the ultimate media partner to brands. Built on unrivalled customer insight its a media owner with soul scale and storytelling power. Tesco Media helps brands and agencies connect meaningfully with customers drive creative effectiveness and grow at the point of purchase.

Through Tesco the UKs largest grocery retailer with over 24 million Clubcard households - representing nearly every home in the UK - Tesco Media offers brands an unparalleled view into the motivations and behaviours of the nation. It is perfectly positioned to solve businesss greatest marketing challenges unlocking growth by enabling brands to connect with customers in meaningful ways online in-store and via its offsite partners all while enhancing the shopping experience for its customers.

Were looking for a talented Ad Policy Specialist who expects more from their career. Sitting within the Tesco Media Operations team this role operates at the intersection of advertising policy risk management and operational delivery.

Youll play a critical role in ensuring that all advertising activity meets UK regulatory standards while enabling innovation and growth across our media offering. Acting as a subject matter expert youll partner with teams across the business to provide guidance shape policy frameworks and support responsible effective advertising.

This is a highly visible role where your expertise will directly influence how campaigns are delivered to millions of customers.

What youll be working on

• Develop and maintain ad policy frameworks aligned with UK advertising regulations including CAP Code and LHF/HFSS requirements

• Provide expert guidance on complex or high-risk advertising decisions balancing compliance with commercial outcomes

• Partner with Sales Operations Product and Legal teams to ensure policies are clearly understood and consistently applied

• Create and deliver training materials and documentation to support internal teams and external stakeholders

• Review and assess campaign risks supporting escalations and offering clear recommendations

• Monitor regulatory changes and industry trends translating them into actionable policy updates

• Use data and insights to identify opportunities for continuous improvement in policy and processes

• Support innovation in media products by embedding compliant and scalable policy approaches

• Champion best practice in governance and risk management ensuring brand integrity and customer trust

What were looking for

• Strong understanding of UK advertising regulations and digital ad policy (e.g. CAP Code ASA guidelines)

• Experience working within digital advertising retail media marketplaces or publisher environments

• Background in policy governance risk compliance or trust & safety functions

• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to assess complex scenarios and make sound decisions

• Strong communication skills with the ability to explain policy clearly to a range of audiences

• Highly organised detail-oriented and comfortable managing multiple priorities

• Proven ability to work independently and deliver outcomes in fast-paced environments

• Experience supporting product or engineering teams

• Background in retail media ecommerce or marketplace ecosystems

• Experience creating training and enablement materials

What you can expect from us

We wont just meet your expectations. Well defy them. So youll enjoy the comprehensive rewards package youd expect from a leading technology company. But also a degree of personal flexibility you might not expect. Plus thoughtful perks like flexible working hours and your birthday off.

Youll also benefit from an investment in cutting-edge technology that reflects our global ambition. But with a nimble small-business feel that gives you the freedom to play experiment and learn.

And we dont just talk about diversity and inclusion. We live it every day with thriving networks including dh Gender Equality Network dh Proud dh Family dh One dh Enabled and dh Thrive as the living proof. We want everyone to have the opportunity to shine and perform at your best throughout our recruitment process. Please let us know how we can make this process work best for you.

Our approach to Flexible Working

At dunnhumby we value and respect difference and are committed to building an inclusive culture by creating an environment where you can balance a successful career with your commitments and interests outside of work.

We believe that you will do your best at work if you have a work / life balance. Some roles lend themselves to flexible options more than others so if this is important to you please raise this with your recruiter as we are open to discussing agile working opportunities during the hiring process.

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Employment Type : Full Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1