Retail Data Analyst

Retail Data Analyst 
£38,000 to £50,000 plus great benefits (Work Level 6A) 
Manchester city centre | Hybrid

Please be aware Co-op does not offer visa sponsorship for this opportunity

We’re looking for a Retail Data Analyst to join our Analytics and Insight team in Manchester to turn our data into actionable insights across our food retail and ecommerce business. You’ll work closely with colleagues to understand their needs and deliver end-to-end analytics projects that help us make smarter, and more well-informed, decisions that help to support growth.

Why this role matters

As a Retail Data Analyst, you’ll play a key role in helping us to understand customer behaviour, optimise performance, and shape the future of our instore and digital offering. Your insights will directly influence decisions that impact millions of our customers and member-owners.

What you’ll do

• Deliver end-to-end analytics projects, using a wide variety of advanced analytics techniques
• Use statistical and modelling techniques to build segmentations, test hypotheses, and predict future outcomes
• Present findings and recommendations clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences 
• Use languages such as SQL, R, and Python within tools such as SSMS and Databricks 
• Collaborate with colleagues to identify requirements and design solutions that meet their needs

What you’ll bring

• Experience making an impact as a Data Analyst in any sector
• Significant experience using coding languages such as SQL, R, and Python within tools such as SSMS and Databricks
• Experience manipulating and analysing large, complex datasets
• Experience with statistical techniques such as regression modelling, segmentation and clustering 
• Proven ability to translate data into clear, actionable insights for a range of audiences

We know some people may hesitate to apply if they don’t meet every requirement. At Co-op, we’re committed to building diverse and inclusive teams, so if you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly, we still encourage you to apply.

We’re open to applications from people who may require flexible working arrangements. There’ll be an opportunity to discuss your flexible working requirements during the interview process, and at offer stage.

Why Co-op?

At Co-op, we’re owned by our members. And because we’re owned by you, we can do right by you. So when you join us, you’re not just taking a job, you’re joining a movement. We’re an organisation that puts people and communities first, and we’re powered by purpose. We want this to be a place where you can thrive, so you’ll also receive:

• An annual bonus (based on personal and business performance)
• 28 days holiday (rising to 32 with service) plus bank holidays 
• A pension with up to 10% employer contributions 
• Access to a subsidised onsite gym (at our Manchester HQ) 
• 30% discount on Co-op products and 10% off other brands 
• Stream – early access to a percentage of your pay as you earn it 
• Virtual healthcare including GP appointments, mental health support, nutrition and fitness advice 
• 24/7 colleague support service 
• Training and support for your development and career progression
• Cycle-to-work scheme

A place you’ll belong

We’re building diverse teams that reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from everyone, and our support centre is an inclusive environment where all our colleagues can thrive.

If you have a disability, we’ll make reasonable adjustments to support you through the recruitment process. We’re also proud to be part of the Disability Confident scheme - if you’re disabled and you meet the minimum criteria for this job, we’ll guarantee you an interview.

Learn more about our recruitment process at https://jobs.coop.co.uk/apply-process

Explore our commitments to diversity, inclusion and wellbeing at https://jobs.coop.co.uk/diversity-inclusion-wellbeing