Strategy Analyst

NATIONAL TRUST; Swindon; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A major conservation organization is seeking a Strategy Analyst for 12 months based at its head office in Swindon. This role involves analyzing complex data to provide insights for executive decision-making. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, experience with Excel and Tableau, and the ability to present data in compelling ways. The position promotes collaboration and aims to contribute to significant organizational strategies. The organization offers various perks, including pension schemes and flexible working options.

Benefits

Substantial pension scheme of up to 10% basic salary

Free entry to National Trust places for you and your family

Rental deposit loan scheme

Season ticket loan

EV car lease scheme

Gym membership discounts

Flexible working opportunities

Employee assistance programme

Free parking at most Trust locations

Qualifications

• Proficiency in analytical tools like Excel and Tableau is needed.
• Candidate must demonstrate ability to generate insights from data.
• Experience in crafting compelling presentations using data is essential.

Responsibilities

• Carry out analyses to turn complex data into insights for executive decisions.
• Work closely within the Strategic Delivery Unit to support senior clients.
• Synthesize qualitative and quantitative data to support decision-making.
• Deliver top quality work consistently and on time.

Skills

Strong analytical skills including proficiency in Excel and Tableau

Experience of analysing data to generate clear insights

Strong presentation skills

Experience of listening and gathering analytical requirements

Experience of working collaboratively

Job description

Important notice

In line with our redeployment policy, we'll prioritise applications from National Trust employees who are under formal notice of redundancy.

We’re looking for a Strategy Analyst for a 12-month period. We have a strong strategy, but we need to adapt to a rapidly changing external context and learn quickly about what works. Working closely with colleagues within the Strategic Delivery Unit and across the organisation, you’ll synthesise data and insight to inform how our strategy should evolve over the coming years.

What it's like to work here

We’re a collaborative, insight-driven team at the heart of strategic decision-making for the Trust. Reporting to the Strategy Manager, this role sits within the Strategic Delivery Unit (SDU). We value curiosity, clarity, and collaboration, and we’re passionate about using evidence to shape the future.

Your contractual location will be our head office in Swindon and there will be an expectation for you to attend the office. However, there is flexibility on where you are based at other times. You will be required to work at a National Trust location for 40-60% of your working week. This will be discussed in more detail at interview.

What you'll be doing

You’ll carry out analyses to turn complex data into clear, practical insights that inform critical organisational decisions at Executive level.

You’ll work closely with colleagues in the Strategic Delivery Unit to deliver shared work on behalf of senior clients.

You’ll support evidence-based decisions by synthesising large volumes of qualitative and quantitative data, spotting patterns and connecting the dots to support decision-making.

You’ll be part of a strong service-oriented team in the Strategic Delivery Unit (SDU) where top quality work delivered on time is highly valued.

You’ll provide analytical support in a rounded and holistic way keeping the big picture in mind, always in service of evidence-based decision making

Who we're looking for

Applications from redeployees are assessed against the minimum criteria for the role. In your application, please provide details of how you meet the minimum criteria below:

• Strong analytical skills including proficiency in Excel and Tableau (or similar)
• Experience of analysing data to generate clear insights that inform decisions
• Strong presentation skills and ability to craft compelling stories using internal and external data
• Experience of listening, asking questions and gathering the key analytical requirements of clients
• Experience of working collaboratively to develop trusted relationships

Additional criteria for all other applicants

• Experience designing creative approaches to analyses, where an analytical solution to a question isn’t obvious, or complete data is unavailable.

The package

The National Trust has the motto ‘For everyone, for ever’ at its heart. We’re working hard to create an inclusive culture, where everyone feels they belong. It’s important that our people reflect and represent the diversity of the communities and audiences we serve. We welcome and value difference, so when we say we’re for everyone, we want everyone to be welcome in our teams too.

• Substantial pension scheme of up to 10% basic salary
• Free entry to National Trust places for you, a guest and your children (under 18)
• Rental deposit loan scheme
• Season ticket loan
• EV car lease scheme (for roles that meet the salary criteria)
• Perks at work discounts such as gym memberships, shopping discount codes, cinema discounts
• Holiday allowance up to 32 days relating to length of service, plus holiday purchase scheme, subject to meeting minimum criteria.
• Flexible working whenever possible
• Employee assistance programme
• Free parking at most Trust places