Job Description

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’ll 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.

We are looking for a Data Insights Analyst who will: 

  • 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 data sets (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. 

For any enquires, please email us at [email protected]

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