Membership Analytics Manager

Analytics Manager
£47,000 to £55,000 plus great benefits (Work Level 5) 
7-month secondment
Manchester city centre, in this role you’ll work in a hybrid way splitting your time between home and coming into the office at least one day per week based on business needs (find out more about our hybrid working policy at https://jobs.coop.co.uk/hybrid-working-policy). 

In line with the Internal Mobility Policy, we’d like to make you aware that there is a preferred candidate who has been identified for this opportunity.  

We’re looking for experienced analytics professional with managerial experience to help unlock the value of our data and enable smarter, data-driven decisions. As part of the Analytics & Insight team, you’ll build strong relationships with Co-op business units, delivering insights that support their objectives and drive impact.

Why this role matters

You’ll lead advanced analytics projects end-to-end, applying innovative techniques and sharing best practice to move the team forward. Working closely with stakeholders, you’ll turn complex data into actionable recommendations that shape products and services for our members and customers. 
This is an exciting opportunity to work at pace during a period of transformation, broaden your career, and help put data at the heart of Co-op. In return, we’ll support your development and give you the chance to make a real difference.

What you’ll do

•    Partner with business areas to deliver a unified Analytics & Insight roadmap
•    Lead complex, end-to-end analytics projects with high-quality execution
•    Build strong stakeholder relationships to identify impactful analytics opportunities
•    Develop and share advanced analytics techniques, leveraging diverse data sources
•    Align projects with business objectives and provide actionable insights
•    Deliver commercially sound recommendations based on robust analysis
•    Mentor team members to strengthen advanced analytics capabilities
•    Act as a senior leader, promoting best practices and collaboration across data teams

What you’ll bring

We’re committed to making our roles as accessible as possible, so we only ask for the minimum criteria. To thrive here, you’ll need to bring:

•    Proven track record delivering large-scale, complex analytics projects
•    Strong numeracy and statistical expertise
•    Proficient in SQL, SAS, Python for data manipulation and advanced analysis
•    Skilled in performance measurement
•    Experienced with large datasets and analytical solution design
•    Excellent communicator, simplifying complex insights for diverse audiences
•    Strong collaborator with stakeholders at all levels

We know some people may hesitate to apply if they don’t meet every requirement. At Co-op, we’re committed to building diverse and inclusive teams, so if you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly, we still encourage you to apply.

Why Co-op?

At Co-op, we’re owned by our members. And because we’re owned by you, we can do right by you. So when you join us, you’re not just taking a job, you’re joining a movement. We’re an organisation that puts people and communities first, and we’re powered by purpose. We want this to be a place where you can thrive, so you’ll also receive:

•    An annual bonus (based on personal and business performance)
•    28 days holiday (rising to 32 with service) plus bank holidays 
•    A pension with up to 10% employer contributions 
•    Private healthcare 
•    Access to a subsidised onsite gym (at our Manchester HQ) 
•    30% discount on Co-op products and 10% off other brands 
•    Stream – early access to a percentage of your pay as you earn it 
•    Virtual healthcare including GP appointments, mental health support, nutrition and fitness advice 
•    24/7 colleague support service 
•    Training and support for your development and career progression
•    Cycle-to-work scheme

A place you’ll belong

We’re building diverse and inclusive teams that reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from everyone and are committed to creating a workplace where colleagues can feel like they belong, supported by our inclusive policies and the ways we work.

We’re proud to be part of the Disability Confident scheme and offer interviews to disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria for a job. If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process, we’ll support you.

Learn more about our recruitment process at jobs.coop.co.uk/apply-process and our inclusion commitments at jobs.coop.co.uk/diversity-inclusion