Join the Exciting Journey at tombola! 🚀

We are looking for an Experimentation Lead to join our Product teams at tombola.

Find your bounce at tombola! 🎱

At tombola, we're not just another player in the game; we're the creators of the game. Our approach is revolutionary – we craft every element of our software in-house, from concept to execution. We take pride in the ingenuity of our developers and designers, united by their passion for pushing boundaries and shaping the future.

It’s not just our digital bingo balls that have loads of bounce. Our people do, too. Whatever your role, it’s the kind of place that can put a spring in your step.

Whether you're developing game mechanics, keeping our players safe, testing our products or sponsoring one of the UK's biggest TV shows, how high and how far you bounce really is up to you.

What do we offer? 💰

We champion a culture of inclusivity, flexibility, personal development, and mental wellbeing! 

As well as a salary that will be more than agreeable for you, we offer market leading benefits such as quarterly bonus, tombola merch, free breakfast and lunches in the office, private healthcare, hybrid working and much more. 

You can find out more about our benefits and what it's like to work for us here.

Sounds great! What will I be doing? 🔎

We are seeking a dynamic and strategic Experimentation Lead to oversee our experimentation initiatives, drive data-informed decision-making, and elevate our digital products through rigorous testing and analysis. In this role, you will be responsible for developing and executing the experimentation strategy, managing a team of CRO & Product specialists and collaborating with Marketing UX and engineering teams to optimize user experiences and business outcomes.

What will I be doing? (But in bullet points) 🧐

Key Responsibilities:

1. Strategic Experimentation Leadership:
• Develop and execute a robust experimentation strategy aligned with business goals to drive growth, engagement, and user retention.
• Act as a strategic advisor, providing insights and recommendations based on experimentation data and user behaviour analytics.
• Influence and engage senior stakeholders to prioritize experimentation initiatives and foster a data-driven culture.
2. Team Management and Development:
• Lead and mentor a team of CRO specialists, ensuring best practices in experimentation methodologies.
• Build and maintain a high-performance team culture, focusing on growth, collaboration, and skill development.
• Drive the team to deliver high-quality A/B tests and multivariate experiments that yield actionable insights.
3. Cross-functional Collaboration:
• Collaborate closely with product managers, designers, and developers to ensure seamless integration of experimentation across product development cycles.
• Serve as the key liaison between product, and business teams to ensure alignment on objectives, goals, and outcomes.
• Communicate experimentation results and recommendations effectively to stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
4. Innovation and Optimization:
• Identify opportunities for innovation through data and experimentation, continuously enhancing the customer journey and business OKRs.
• Utilize advanced analytics tools to uncover hidden patterns and insights, driving targeted optimizations across the customer funnel.
• Maintain and enhance experimentation platforms and tools, ensuring they meet business needs and technological requirements.
5. Performance Tracking and Reporting:
• Develop comprehensive reporting systems and dashboards to monitor experimentation performance and track key metrics.
• Synthesize findings and deliver strategic insights in a clear, compelling manner, contributing to informed decision-making processes.
• Continuously assess and refine experimentation frameworks, methodologies, and practices to maximize efficiency and impact.

What does "good" look like for us? 😇

• Proven experience in an experimentation, CRO, or growth-focused role, with a strong track record of driving impactful results.
• Demonstrated experience leading and developing cross-functional teams, fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.
• Expertise in A/B testing, multivariate testing, and experimentation tools (e.g., Optimizely, Google Optimize, etc.).
• Strong analytical skills with a deep understanding of data analysis, statistical significance, and conversion optimization techniques.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence senior stakeholders and collaborate across departments.

** You must be 18 years of age or over to be considered for this role.

At tombola we know that our differences make us stronger and that thinking differently is key to long term success. We work hard to create a culture of inclusivity where everyone can celebrate our Free to be me value. We are committed to creating opportunities for everyone here at tombola, we welcome applications from all backgrounds and encourage individuals to apply, even if you don’t meet every requirement.