Data Insights Analyst

• 33 days holiday (pro rata) including bank holidays
• Staff Festival ticket allocation
• Westfield Health Cash Plan and Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• 5% employer pension contribution

About Cheltenham Festivals

Cheltenham Festivals is a pioneering charity delivering world-class Jazz, Science, Music and Literature Festivals and year-round outreach programmes. Our mission is to create experiences that bring joy, spark curiosity, connect communities and inspire change.

The Role

Cheltenham Festivals is seeking a dynamic and forward-thinking Data Insights Analyst to lead our data strategy and unlock the full potential of our organisational data.

This is a pivotal role where you will combine strategic leadership with hands-on analysis, driving insight-led decision-making across our festivals and wider operations. You’ll champion a data-driven culture, empowering teams with the tools, skills, and understanding they need to make impactful decisions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and deliver the organisation’s data strategy
• Analyse data to generate actionable insights and identify opportunities
• Build and maintain dashboards (Power BI)
• Deliver reporting, forecasting, and event performance analysis
• Manage festival datasets (ticketing, sales, audiences)
• Support teams with data tools, Excel, and best practice
• Present insights to senior stakeholders
• Develop team members

About You

• Proven experience in data analysis or insights roles
• Strong skills in Excel, Power BI (Python desirable)
• Confident working with large datasets and multiple priorities
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Proactive, curious, and solutions-focused

Desirable:

Experience in arts, events, or not-for-profit organisations, and familiarity with CRM/ticketing systems.

Join us and help shape the future of one of the UK’s leading cultural organisations through data.

At Cheltenham Festivals we care deeply about inclusive practice and diversity. We are an equal opportunities employer who understands the benefits of diversity so that everyone – irrespective of individual identities, background, or any personal characteristics – receives fair and equal treatment in a safe, welcoming and enjoyable environment.

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