Market Intelligence Manager

Bright Horizons UK; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading childcare solutions provider in the UK is seeking a Market Intelligence Manager. This role involves leading market insights and competitive analysis to drive strategic growth. Candidates should have strong analytical skills, experience in market intelligence, and a background in B2B research. The position offers remote work flexibility with some travel, along with competitive salary and benefits.

Benefits

Flexible working and holiday entitlements

40% discounted childcare

Annual awards gala

Discounts on high street retailers and more

Wellbeing resources support

Qualifications

• 5+ years in market intelligence, competitive or business analysis.
• Strong B2B research background, ideally in professional services or workplace solutions.
• Experience with CMS tools, preferably Highspot or similar.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive analysis of trends that could impact business.
• Monitor and analyse competitor activities and market positioning.
• Track relevant government policy developments affecting clients.
• Utilise and maintain Highspot for market intelligence.

Skills

Sharp data analysis and research skills

Skilled in Power BI

Skilled in Tableau

Solid grasp of stats and market modelling

Strong on trends and market forecasting

Education

Bachelor’s in business, Economics, Market Research, or related field

Master’s preferred

Tools

Highspot

Job description

Overview

Market Intelligence Manager Salary: From £38k per annum. Location: Remote with some travel to our offices in Northampton and London. Type: Full Time / 9:00am-5:30pm / Monday to Friday. Closing Date: 4th August 2025.

Purpose of the Role
Market Intelligence Manager – Work + Family Division

Join our Business Intelligence team to lead market insights and competitive analysis that drive strategic growth. Reporting to the VP of Growth Enablement and Operations, you’ll deliver actionable intelligence to support client engagement and positioning of Bright Horizons’ Work + Family services. You’ll monitor trends, analyse competitors, track policy changes, and collaborate with experts to keep us ahead in market understanding.

What we can offer you

• Flexible working and holiday entitlements
• 40% discounted childcare
• Annual awards gala
• Fantastic range of discounts on high street retailers, grocery stores, cinema tickets, holidays and more
• Wide range of wellbeing resources, supporting our teams for the ups and downs of daily life

Why Bright Horizons?

We are driven by our HEART values (Honesty, Excellence, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork). If your values align, you’d be a great fit to join one of our 300 nurseries across the UK. We’ve also been voted Great Place to Work every year since 2006 - as well achieving Great Place for Wellbeing, Women, and Development. Did you know, Bright Horizons Foundation for Children charity has been established since 2005 supporting the lives of thousands of children and families in crisis, across almost 100 locations? Each Bright Horizons colleague is entitled to a paid volunteer day every year!

Responsibilities

Market Analysis & Trend Identification

• Conduct comprehensive analysis of trends across our focus sectors that have potential business impact
• Identify and evaluate emerging trends from adjacent sectors that could provide future growth opportunities
• Develop and maintain sector-specific benchmark data to inform strategic positioning
• Create regular market intelligence reports and presentations for leadership and client teams

Competitive Intelligence

• Monitor and analyse competitor activities, strategies, and market positioning
• Develop competitive intelligence frameworks to assess threats and opportunities
• Provide strategic recommendations on how to position Bright Horizons\' Work + Family services against competitors
• Track competitor pricing, service offerings, and market messaging

Policy & Regulatory Monitoring

• Track relevant government policy developments that could impact our clients and service utilisation
• Analyse policy implications and provide recommendations to internal stakeholders
• Maintain awareness of regulatory changes across our key markets and sectors
• Collaborate with internal teams to assess policy impact on business operations

Content Management & Knowledge Sharing

• Utilise and maintain Highspot as the primary content management system for market intelligence
• Ensure all insights, reports, and analysis are easily accessible to relevant client teams
• Maintain Highspot as the single source of truth for market intelligence content
• Create and update content libraries to support sales and client engagement activities

Stakeholder Engagement & Network Building

• Build and maintain a network of external subject matter experts across relevant industries
• Establish relationships with key market analysts, researchers, and thought leaders
• Collaborate with internal teams, such as marketing and research, to gather market feedback and insights
• Facilitate knowledge sharing sessions and market briefings for internal stakeholders

Technical & Analytical Skills

• Sharp data analysis and research skills
• Skilled in Power BI, Tableau, and presentation tools
• Solid grasp of stats and market modelling

Industry Know-How

• Background in HR, benefits, or family services a plus
• Knows the ins and outs of policy and regulation
• Competitive intelligence savvy
• Strong on trends and market forecasting

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s in business, Economics, Market Research, or related field (Master’s preferred)
• 5+ years in market intelligence, competitive or business analysis
• Strong B2B research background, ideally in professional services or workplace solutions
• Experience with CMS tools, preferably Highspot or similar

Bright Horizons are committed to creating inclusive environments where everyone has a sense of belonging and has the opportunity to contribute and thrive in meaningful and impactful ways. We are an inclusive employer and welcome people from all ages and backgrounds to apply. We will consider reasonable adjustments required by applicants. Please note, due to our sector all roles are subject to an Enhanced DBS.

We look forward to receiving your application!

If you experience any problems, please [e-mail] and we will be happy to help.