Data Culture Analyst

4695 Broadford; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

28 days holiday plus bank holidays

Pension up to 10% employer

Employee discount on Co-op products

Cycle-to-work scheme

Virtual healthcare

24/7 colleague support

Training and development

Job summary

Co-op in Manchester is seeking a Data Culture Analyst on a 12-month fixed-term contract. You will help colleagues maximise data products by delivering training and creating engaging communications, while partnering with the Power Platform team to automate processes.

You will support the Data Culture Manager to drive data literacy, plan change projects, and build strong relationships across the organisation to embed data at decision time.

Qualifications

• Understanding of various data products and how end users interact with them.
• Experience communicating data concepts to technical and non‑technical audiences.
• Ability to build engagement through training and show-and-tell sessions.

Responsibilities

• Deliver training on BI tools and data products to colleagues.
• Engage with colleagues across levels and run show-and-tell sessions.
• Plan clear communications that promote data capabilities.
• Analyse user statistics to inform future planning.
• Collaborate with the Data Culture Manager on change projects.

Skills

Data literacy

BI tools training

Communication skills

Stakeholder engagement

Data products

Tools

Power Platform

Job description

Data Culture Analyst

£35,000 to £45,000 plus great benefits (Work Level 6A) 12-month fixed-term contract Manchester City Centre - in this role you’ll work in a hybrid way splitting your time between home and the office when required for team events, meetings and workshops (find out more about our hybrid working policy at https://jobs.coop.co.uk/hybrid-working-policy).

We’re open to applications from people who may require flexible working arrangements. There’ll be an opportunity to discuss your flexible working requirements during the interview process, and at offer stage.

We're looking for a Data Culture Analyst to join our Data Enablement team, part of our wider Digital Technology & Data function. In this role, you’ll help colleagues across Co-op to make the most out of the data products available to them.

Why this role matters

In this role, you’ll support our Data Culture Manager to deliver engaging communications and training to colleagues, and work alongside our Microsoft Power Platform team to help automate our processes wherever possible. If you can bring us the skills and knowledge we’re looking for, this is a great opportunity to make a real difference to the way we do business and play a big part in helping our colleagues put data at the heart of their decision-making.

What you’ll do

• Deliver training on BI tools and products, helping colleagues build confidence and make effective use of data
• Engage with colleagues at all levels of seniority and deliver show and tells, super-user groups, champion communities etc
• Plan and create clear, accessible, and engaging communications that promote the value and capabilities of our data products
• Analyse user statistics to understand the uptake of data tools – using these insights to inform future planning
• Work alongside our Data Culture Manager to plan and deliver change projects across the team

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:

• An understanding of various data products and how they apply to end‑users
• An understanding of data literacy
• Good communication skills, with the ability to create engaging content that is accessible for technical and non-technical audiences
• Good relationship‑building and collaboration skills

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
• 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

Please note that we may close applications for this role early.