Market Intelligence Analyst

JR United Kingdom; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Market Analyst to join their innovative team. This role involves conducting in-depth market research and analysis to support decision-making in the education sector, particularly focusing on special needs. You'll collaborate with senior leadership to provide insights that drive strategic initiatives. The company is committed to empowering neurodivergent children through tailored educational experiences. If you are passionate about making a difference and thrive in a fast-paced environment, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Benefits

Life Assurance

Pension Scheme

Wellbeing Support Services

Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Leave

Health and Wellbeing Benefits

Discount Options

Electric Car Purchase Scheme

Critical Illness Cover

Qualifications

• Proven experience in market insight and analysis, ideally in education.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills with a proactive approach.

Responsibilities

• Conduct market research and analysis for education sector trends.
• Support preparation of market reports and presentations for management.

Skills

Market Research

Data Analysis

Communication Skills

Excel Proficiency

Problem-Solving

Education

Degree in Business, Economics, or Marketing

Master’s Degree

Tools

Market Analysis Tools

Business Intelligence Platforms

Job description

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Location: Manchester office 1 day per week (Hybrid)

Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Mon - Fri, 9:00am - 5:00pm

JOB PURPOSE

Provide 2nd/3rd line support services as part of a team of experienced engineers to assist with the company's progression. The post holder will be responsible for assisting, fixing, and maintaining general service requests, incidents, and problems across multiple sites, escalating where necessary, and supporting the wider IT team with investigations and rollouts of new technology. The engineer will be required to provide on-site support across our four schools in the South East of England (Norfolk region), with potential support for additional sites in the future.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

Market Research & Analysis:

1. Assist in conducting thorough market research on new segments, demographics, and trends, particularly in the education sector and special needs units.
2. Gather and organise data and analysis on potential market size, competitors, sector developments, and complexity for various education sub-sectors.
3. Support the preparation of comprehensive market reports and presentations to guide management decisions.
4. Support the Market Intelligence Manager in research for key projects, including data compilation and preliminary analysis.
5. Help maintain and update market intelligence databases, collaborating with BI & Finance teams for insights.
6. Work closely with the Market Intelligence Manager to advise senior leadership on market trends and strategic recommendations.

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

Educational Background:

• Degree in Business, Economics, Marketing, or a related field. A master’s degree is a plus.

Experience:

• Proven experience in market insight, analysis, or research, ideally within the education or special needs sector.
• Proficient in sourcing, utilising, and synthesising data from multiple sources including internal and external data sets.
• Understanding of market sizing, segmentation, and demographic/firmographic trend analysis.
• Experience supporting analysis for senior leadership to influence decision-making is highly desirable.

Technical Skills:

• Proficiency in desk research, market analysis tools, and business intelligence platforms.
• Proficiency in Excel and experience with financial/market models is desirable.
• Experience working with large datasets and generating insights from complex data.

Soft Skills:

• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to translate complex data into clear outputs and recommendations.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, evolving environment and manage multiple priorities.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, with a proactive problem-solving approach.
• Knowledge of an additional language (e.g., German, Italian, Arabic) is advantageous for supporting international projects.

About the Group

Outcomes First Group is the leading provider of specialist education in the UK, dedicated to giving neurodivergent children and young people access to a tailored, high-quality education.

Our brands include Acorn Education, Options Autism, and Momenta Connect, supporting children, young people, and adults across the UK to thrive.

Our Achievements and Values

In 2024, Outcomes First Group was officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the fifth consecutive year.

Our Vision: Empower every child, regardless of ability, with a world-class education that nurtures potential and inspires lifelong learning.

Our Mission: Unlock pupils’ potential through personalised learning, innovation, and opportunity, supporting growth and aspirations.

We value collaboration, accountability, and a proactive approach to making remarkable things happen.

Employee Benefits

Our reward package includes:

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with optional contributions
• Wellbeing support services and health checks
• Family Growth Support including enhanced maternity/paternity leave and fertility support
• Health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
• Discount options in the UK and abroad
• Electric Car Purchase Scheme
• Critical illness cover

Safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All employees will undergo social media checks and a fully enhanced DBS check.