Insight Partner

Marks and Spencer; London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company in London is seeking a Space Insights Manager to lead a team that optimizes store space for performance. The role requires strong leadership, analytical, and presentation skills. The ideal candidate will have experience in the Food sector and knowledge of tools like Power BI. This position offers a hybrid work model and various employee perks.

Benefits

20% colleague discount

Competitive holiday allowance

Discretionary bonus schemes

Strong pension and life assurance

Tailored induction and training

Market-leading family policies

24/7 wellbeing support

Paid volunteer day

Qualifications

• Best in class leadership, partner management and engagement skills.
• Excellent analytical, interpretation and problem-solving skills.
• Good presentation and communication skills.
• Knowledge of Food sector Space Range & Display.
• Strong knowledge of Power Bi and Business Objects.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of three analysts to deliver strategic insights.
• Produce optimised space recommendations for planning seasons.
• Present space recommendations to key stakeholders.
• Be the main point of contact for space reporting.
• Illustrate the power of analytics and reporting.

Skills

Leadership skills

Analytical skills

Presentation skills

Knowledge of Food sector Space Range & Display

Power Bi

Business Objects

Job description

Overview

We're reshaping our Food business to broaden its appeal, protecting the magic our customers love while modernising everything else. That means outstanding quality, high sourcing standards, and market-leading innovation remain at our core, while we transform our supply chains, improve our stores, and deliver better value.

We're looking for motivated people ready to bring their whole self to work and thrive in a fast-paced, ambitious team. After all, this isn't just food this is M&S Food.

What you'll do

Are you a data-driven leader with a passion for turning insights into action? We're looking for a Space Insights Manager to join our Space, Range & Display (SRD) team and play a pivotal role in shaping how we optimise store space for performance and profit.

In this high-impact role, you'll lead a team of three analysts, delivering strategic insights that influence key decisions across macro and micro space planning. You'll collaborate with category teams, trading managers, and senior partners to ensure our space strategies align with business goals and customer needs.

• Deliver to the SRD critical path, whilst leading your team and influencing others to ensure your team meet their deadlines
• Work with our macro space model to produce optimised space recommendations for each planning season and maintain micro space rules
• Present macro and micro space recommendations to Head of Trade, Trading Managers and Buyers to gather their feedback in optimising space across the business
• Be the main point of contact for all macro & micro space reporting
• Become an advocate for creating a data driven business by illustrating the power of analytics and reporting

Who you are

• Best in class leadership, partner management and engagement skills
• Excellent analytical, interpretation and problem-solving skills
• Good presentation and communication skills
• Knowledge of Food sector Space Range & Display
• Strong knowledge of Power Bi and Business Objects

What's in it for you?

Working at M&S means being part of something bigger - delivering quality, value and service to millions of customers every day. We're inclusive, fast-moving and always evolving, with a strong sense of purpose and a focus on doing the right thing.

• 20% colleague discount for you + 1 household member (after probation)
• Competitive holiday allowance + option to buy more
• Discretionary bonus schemes linked to performance
• Strong pension + life assurance
• Tailored induction + training from day one
• Perks and savings via M&S Choices portal
• Market-leading family policies (parental, adoption, neonatal leave)
• 24/7 wellbeing support (GP access + mental health services)
• 1 paid volunteer day a year

Everyone's Welcome

We are ambitious about the future of retail - disrupting, innovating and leading into a more inspiring digital era. We want diverse, representative teams where everyone can bring their whole selves to work.

If you need support or adjustments during recruitment, let us know in your application. Our team will make sure you have what you need to do your best.

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