Head of Data Analytics and Insights

Job Description

We're recruiting an exciting new position within our team, based at our Head Office in Wootton, Bedfordshire.

Reporting to our CEO, as Head of Data Analytics and Insights you will play a critical role in harnessing the power of data to unlock actionable insights that drive business success. Evaluating performance metrics, you will lead initiatives that optimise sales, enhance customer engagement, and elevate the Copart brand experience.

Additionally, you will use your knowledge of advanced analytical tools and techniques to build detailed consumer profiles for client storytelling, enabling personalised marketing strategies and tailored product offerings.

You will derive market trends and translate these into strategic or tactical changes, seeking intelligence from industry bodies and affiliations, to determine changing future landscapes.

Responsibilities will include:
Providing strategic direction and leadership to the business analysis team, ensuring alignment with company goals and objectives.
Collecting and analysing data to identify trends, patterns and opportunities.
Timely delivery of all operational and strategic MI.
Collaborating with senior management to identify and prioritise business needs and opportunities. Developing and implementing strategies to address key challenges and capitalise on market trends.
Collaborating with key stakeholders to understand business, product and delivery objectives and drive alignment between their strategies and analysis activities.
Leading a small team of Decision Support Analysts, to support our stakeholders to grow an effective business analysis capability.
Providing commercial modelling to support new business propositions and the renegotiation of existing contracts.
Overseeing the gathering and documentation of business requirements for new projects and initiatives. Working closely with stakeholders to ensure that business needs are clearly defined and understood.
Leading efforts to analyse and streamline business processes across functions. Identifying inefficiencies and areas for improvement and recommending solutions to enhance operational efficiency and effectiveness.
Utilising data to identify trends, opportunities and potential risks and recommending strategies to drive business growth.
Managing and prioritising multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring that deadlines are met and deliverables are of the highest quality. Coordinating with cross-functional teams to ensure successful project execution.
Building strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Operating as a trusted advisor on business analysis matters and effectively communicating findings and recommendations.
Promoting a culture of continuous improvement within the business analysis team and throughout the organisation. Encouraging innovation and best practices to drive ongoing optimisation and growth.
Mentoring and developing a team, to enhance their skills and capabilities.

What we need from you:
Extensive experience in business analysis.
To be proactive and keen to drive collaborative work to identify, investigate, and solve problems.
An experienced facilitator who can bring people together to create agreement and alignment.
The ability to use your analysis and facilitation skills to support the department in aligning on strategic priorities and encourage data-driven decisions.
+10 years' experience in all things related to marketing analytics including advanced data analytics, digital analytics, media measurement, campaign and performance analytics plus data engineering.
Technically capable in SQL, Tableau, advanced Excel.
The ability to lobby and consider senior stakeholders at board room level.

What we offer you in return:
27 days holiday plus bank holidays and an additional day per year to celebrate a special occasion to you
A further paid day to volunteer for a charity of your choice
Private Medical Insurance
Life Assurance cover
Medicash Cover – look after you and your family by providing a range of positive health care benefits
Contributory workplace pension plan
Cycle to Work Scheme
The ability to purchase shares in our successful global company at a discounted rate
An exclusive deals and discounts website, saving you money on everyday purchases, treats for the family, eating out, and utility bills for the home.