Senior Market Intelligence Analyst

Full Job Description

We are really proud to say that in 2024, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the fifth year running.

We're on a mission to give our colleagues an amazing work/life balance!

Job title:         Senior Market Intelligence Analyst

Location:        Bolton (Hybrid)

Salary:           up to £80,000 per annum

Hours:            9:00am to 5:00pm , Monday to Friday 

Start date:      ASAP

UK Applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.

JOB PURPOSE:

We are seeking a highly analytical and detail-oriented Market Analyst to support our growing business. This role is crucial in helping us 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 our investment strategies and ensure we have 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.

EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS:

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

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Act as an ambassador for Outcomes First Group
• At all times promote and comply with organisations commitment to safeguarding, equal opportunities and health and safety

Please note the role specification is subject to change as part of the dynamic nature of the business.

Why join Outcomes First Group? 

About the Group

Outcomes First Group is the leading provider of specialist education in the UK. We exist to give neurodivergent children and young people access to a great education that caters to their specific needs, abilities and aspirations.

There are three brands in our Outcomes First family: Acorn Education, Options Autism and Momenta Connect. Together, we educate, care for and support children, young people, and adults across the UK, empowering them to be happy and make their way in the world.

Our Vision
We believe that with a great education, every neurodivergent pupil can thrive and make their way in the world.

Our Mission
Every day we improve the lives of our pupils, their families, and local communities through a relentless focus on wellbeing and learning.

Our Promise
We are kind to ourselves and each other...We work together... and we make things happen.
Our Promise sits alongside our Vision and Mission. It describes the sort of people we are and our commitment to how we treat each other, work together, and behave.  

Benefits

Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you’ll get an exceptional reward package including:

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
• “Your Wellbeing Matters” – access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks

And a market-leading benefit offering through our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, enables you to choose the package that’s right for you, including:

• A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
• 100’s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad
• Cycle to Work Schemes
• Electric Car Purchase Scheme
• Critical illness cover

And that’s not all, we place the outcomes of the pupils and vulnerable young adults in our services at the heart of everything we do, so you’ll wake every day in the knowledge that your role will have a significant positive impact on the lives of others.

We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.

We're on a mission to give our colleagues an amazing work/life balance!

We are really proud to say that in 2024, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the fifth year running.

We are an Equal Opportunities Employer.