Senior Market Intelligence Analyst - Bolton - ref. a2745015
The company is the leading provider of specialist education in the UK and strives to give children access to a great education that caters to their specific needs, abilities and aspirations.
On a growth trajectory, the newly formed role of Senior Market Intelligence Analyst has arisen to support the business through its next phase of growth.
The company is seeking a highly analytical and detail-oriented Market Analyst. This role is crucial in helping make informed investment decisions by providing in-depth market analysis, understanding sub-segments, demographic trends, and forecasting opportunities in new markets.
The Market Analyst will work closely with the COO, CFO, and Commercial Director to shape the investment strategies and ensure a thorough understanding of the markets, with a particular focus on the education sector and special needs units.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
Market Research & Analysis:
- Conduct thorough market research on new segments, demographics, and trends, particularly focusing on the education sector and special needs units.
- Analyse potential market demand and complexity for various sectors, including further education.
- Identify addressable markets and create comprehensive market analysis reports to guide management decisions.
Project Involvement:
- Lead market research for key projects by analysing different segments and geographies to assess opportunities.
- Work directly with the FP&A and BI teams to gather, analyse, and interpret data relevant to our strategic goals.
Collaboration:
- Collaborate with the Business Intelligence and Finance teams to build a robust dataset (including annual reports such as Ofsted data) and to provide insights for better decision-making.
- Work closely with senior leadership (COO, CFO, and Commercial Director) to advise on market trends and recommend strategic moves.
Vendor Analysis:
- Evaluate the current practice of consulting external vendors and propose internal solutions that provide better, more customised insights into the market.
YOU:
Educational Background:
- Degree in Business, Economics, Marketing, or a related field. A master's degree is a plus.
Experience:
- Proven experience in market analysis or research, ideally within the education or special needs sector.
- Understanding of investment processes, market segmentation, and demographic trend analysis.
- Previous experience working directly with senior leadership and influencing decision-making processes is highly desirable.
Technical Skills:
- Strong proficiency in market analysis tools and business intelligence platforms.
- Advanced proficiency in Excel and experience with financial models.
- Experience working with large datasets and generating actionable insights from complex data.
Soft Skills:
- Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to translate complex data into clear recommendations.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, evolving environment and manage multiple priorities.
- Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, with a proactive approach to solving problems.
QUALITIES AND BEHAVIOURS:
- Hold and articulate clear values
- Demonstrate optimistic personal behaviours, positive relationships and attitudes towards colleagues, and wider internal and external contacts
- Lead by example, demonstrating integrity, creativity, resilience and clarity
- Highly motivated and resilient
In addition you will be afforded flexible working in the form of a hybrid working model and a 4 day working week (paid for 5) once probation is passed.
Applicants will only be considered from individuals who meet the specified criteria.
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