Data and Insights Analyst

DFL; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading sports regulatory body in the UK is seeking an Analyst to provide data-driven insights and support for safeguarding initiatives in cricket. The role involves developing performance frameworks, delivering stakeholder-focused analysis, and fostering effective communication across the organization. Candidates should have strong skills in data analysis and visualization tools like PowerBI, as well as excellent problem-solving abilities. Competitive salary and benefits are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

25 days holiday

Private medical insurance

Non-contributory pension

Life assurance

Qualifications

• Experience of processing and analysing quantitative data to generate insights.
• Experience of presenting data in clear formats for various audiences.
• Experience of analysing public or third sector service data.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the development of performance framework including KPIs.
• Support the creation of Risk & Threat Assessments.
• Deliver analysis addressing stakeholder needs.

Skills

Data analysis

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Stakeholder engagement

Project management

Tools

PowerBI

Excel

Job description

PURPOSE

Established in December 2023, the Cricket Regulator was set up to be the ring-fenced executive team responsible for ensuring effective education programmes are in place; to operate best practice monitoring, intelligence, and compliance programmes; to investigate alleged breaches, and to prosecute cases where considered appropriate.

The Cricket Regulator focuses on Anti-Corruption, Anti-Discrimination, Anti-Doping, Safeguarding, General Misconduct, and Agency activity in the professional game, as well as other designated levels of organised cricket. Safeguarding and Anti-Discrimination also involves working with other organisations across the recreational game. The Cricket Regulator also ensures cricket in England and Wales meets the regulatory requirements of the International Cricket Council, and also playing a lead role in combatting global threats.

The roles and responsibilities of the Cricket Regulator were previously carried out by an ECB team, which has largely transitioned across to the new structure. An objective in the creation of the Cricket Regulator was to create greater assurance around the separation between regulatory functions and the remainder of the ECB activities.

To provide support and guidance to cricket organisations across England and Wales on safeguarding and assist them with achieving the highest possible standards within the County Partnership Agreement.

The role will support the cricket regulatory in identifying trends and possible threats to the sport, thus enabling proactive measures and preventive actions to mitigate these risks.

You will work as part of the strategy, performance, and operations team to provide analysis informed by insights and performance metrics that will assist in achieving the strategic priorities set forth in the cricket regulatory strategy.

THE ECB

The England and Wales Cricket Board is the national governing body for cricket in England and Wales, supporting the game at every level, covering the recreational and professional games. The goal of the ECB is for cricket to be the most inclusive team sport, through delivering the Inspiring Generations strategy and fulfilling the ECB purpose to connect communities and improve lives through cricket.

The ECB Board has the power to set standards in relation to on and off field activity and does so through regulations.The ECB General Counsel has executive responsibility for the ECB regulations, reporting to the ECB Chief Executive. All proposed regulation must be scrutinised by the Regulatory Board, who advise the ECB Board.

YOU’LL LOVE THIS JOB IF

• You have a passion for data and numbers with the ability to tell a story and take people on a journey.
• You enjoy designing and executing both quantitative and qualitative insight from various sources that monitor risk.
• You can deliver and analyse extensive data sets, presenting the results in straightforward and understandable formats.
• You assist in sharing insights and findings with the broader organisation to foster a culture focused on data-driven risk mitigation.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING

• Assist the development of performance framework including Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
• Demonstrate an understanding of business goals and can turn these into tangible performance measures.
• Support the creation and delivery of the Strategic and Tactical Risk & Threat Assessments across cricket providing insight to actionable next steps.
• Deliver analysis and information that addresses stakeholder needs and provides recommendations.
• Understand the appropriate media to communicate findings. Shape and share communications relevant to the audience. Give tactical recommendations.
• Managing stakeholder engagement ensuring all reporting requirements are met, creating new reports and dashboards where appropriate.
• Forging links with other analytical teams and subject areas across sport
• Support the delivery of the Cricket Regulator Implementation Plan in line with the Cricket Regulator strategy.
• Using your attention to detail,communication,and organisational skills to build trust and maintain effective working relationships across the organisation
• To maintain and develop knowledge and skills relevant for the position of Analyst regular training and professional development.

YOU’LL HAVE

• Experience of processing and analysing quantitative data to generate insights
• Experience of presenting data in clear, accessible formats for a range of audiences
• Experience of analysing data related to public or third sector services
• Experience of collaborative, cross-function team workingand establishing business planning processes
• Experience of using data visualising software, such as PowerBI
• Excellent problem solving and critical thinking skills – where you can take complex data and develop unbiased solutions to challenges.
• The ability to undertake audit and needs assessment to identify and effectively address areas of development.
• Extensive experience of Excel and project management skills

YOU’LL RECEIVE

• Competitive salary
• Holiday - 25 days a year; and Volunteering - 2 days a year
• Pension - Non-contributory pension
• Private medical insurance and long-term sickness insurance
• Employee health cash-back plan
• Life assurance - four times your annual basic salary
• Enhanced family leave and pay
• Other competitive benefits, and access to support and development programmes

We welcome and encourage applications from all backgrounds.