Retail and Consumer Insight Analyst

Retail and Consumer Insight Analyst

We are currently recruiting for a Retail and Consumer Insight Analyst within our Retail and Consumer Insight team, working on a hybrid basis, two/three days from our HQ in Coventry and the remainder working remotely from home.

The aim of AHDB’s Retail and Consumer Insight team is to work collaboratively with industry stakeholders, providing the highest-quality, evidence-based insights that shape sector strategy and help optimise levy payer competitiveness.

This role is primarily involved in data analytics and consumer trend reporting and involves collecting and analysing consumer information from multiple sources, including World panel by Numerator, Nielsen, You Gov, IGD, Euromonitor and Mintel. You will be monitoring consumer behaviour and researching the latest consumer trends, translating these into fact-based and insightful information. This work supports growth in the industry by enabling farmers and processors to make informed decisions.

We are looking for a confident communicator with previous insight experience and an interest in consumer food trends.

Established in 2008, AHDB is the independent, impartial public body that unlocks success in British agriculture. Funded by a levy from over 100,000 British farmers, growers and processors in the beef, lamb, pork, dairy and cereals sectors, we support and champion farmers and processors, often where no one else can or will.

• Contribute to analysis, interpretation and commentary relating to retail and consumer markets
• Develop an in-depth knowledge of analytical areas and keep abreast of latest developments and consumer trends to proactively ensure team outputs are accurate and relevant
• Ensure market information is high quality, accurate and clearly presented
• Collect and input data from primary and secondary sources to produce key industry statistics
• Follow existing data and information quality processes, ensuring the accuracy of outputs by communicating verbally and in writing
• Maintain and develop effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Take responsibility for planning, delivering and reviewing of projects, demonstrating accountability throughout

• Professional qualification to at least degree standard in Marketing/Economics/Agriculture or another numerate discipline, or equivalent experience
• Analytical mindset, with proven experience of working in a data-oriented environment
• Experience of using modern IT applications such as Microsoft and in particular Excel
• Good interpersonal skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships with a range of internal and external stakeholders
• A clear and professional communicator both verbally and written
• Effective time management and organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks and manage deadlines

• 35 hours per week, Monday-Friday, to include hybrid working
• 33 days of annual leave plus one privilege day (inclusive of bank holidays)
• Life assurance cover (4x salary)
• A market-leading defined contribution pension scheme with Legal & General
• Enhanced pay of 20 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave, subject to length of service
• A paid day each year to volunteer and make a difference in your community
• Comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme
• Excellent training and development opportunities and an agreed development plan
• Recognition awards throughout the year
• Reward Gateway membership - this gives you a huge number of online discounts and savings

Apply now, or call  if you require any further information.

Please note that we reserve the right to close the vacancy early should we receive a significant number of suitable applications.

At AHDB, we are committed to developing, maintaining and supporting a culture of equality, diversity and inclusion, to include flexible working opportunities. This applies to both our workforce and the practices we follow.