This is a hybrid role with a minimum of three days in the office per week.

At Cotswold Outdoor Group, the outdoors isn’t just where we work, it’s who we are. Every day, our head office teams play a vital role in helping people get outside, explore more, and experience the world around them.

We’re looking for a Retail Data & Insights Manager to join us on that journey. This role is about more than just day-to-day responsibilities, it’s about shaping how we inspire our customers, support our stores, and grow our community of adventurers.

We’ve officially made the move to our new office in the heart of Swindon and couldn’t be more excited. Our brand-new sustainable office at 1 Newbridge Square puts us right next to the train station and the new bus boulevard, making it easier than ever to connect. This move marks an exciting new chapter in our journey, and our new space has been designed with the future in mind – supporting collaboration, wellbeing, and our commitment to working more sustainably.

About us

We believe life’s better when it’s lived outdoors. From hiking and wild swimming to simply stepping away from the screen, nature helps us feel alive.

At our head office, every role helps make those adventures possible. Whether it’s shaping our systems, supporting our teams or driving key initiatives, you’ll play a vital part in helping people get outside and explore more.

We’re part of the Cotswold Outdoor Group, including Runners Need and Snow + Rock, offering trusted brands, expert advice, and a commitment to protecting the planet.

Whether it’s your first step or your next move, you’ll find opportunities to learn, grow, and be part of something bigger.

What you’ll be doing

• Design, build and maintain Power BI dashboards to support retail trading, operations and financial performance
• Develop and automate reporting using Excel, Power BI and Python to reduce manual workload
• Deliver clear, actionable insights on key retail metrics (sales, conversion, ATV and labour productivity)
• Support weekly and monthly trading analysis, identifying risks and opportunities to improve store and regional performance
• Produce and maintain performance packs, including LFL and category reporting for leadership teams
• Improve data quality and consistency, working closely with central data and BI teams
• Translate business requirements into practical, scalable reporting and analytics solutions
• Collaborate with Retail, Commercial, Finance, Digital and Technology teams to enhance reporting, forecasting and adoption of self-service tools

We’re looking for someone who

• Strong understanding of retail KPIs including sales, conversion, ATV, IPB and labour productivity
• Experience working with retail or multi-site business data and performance reporting
• Proven ability to build dashboards in Power BI and develop automated reporting solutions
• Advanced Excel skills, including modelling, Power Query and automation
• Experience using Python and strong data manipulation skills (e.g. SQL or equivalent)
• Ability to translate data into clear, commercially focused insights
• Experience improving processes, data quality and reducing manual workload
• Confident communicator with strong analytical, problem-solving and stakeholder influencing skills

Desirable:

• Experience in retail or multi-site environments
• Exposure to data modelling, data warehousing or additional BI tools (e.g. MicroStrategy)
• Degree in Data Science, Business Analytics or a related field

What you’ll get from us

Joining our team means more than just getting paid a salary, it’s about being part of a workplace that values you, your growth and your wellbeing.

You’ll enjoy:

• Starting salary of £40000 - £42000 with a yearly bonus of up to £3,825
• Hybrid working options to support your work-life balance
• 33 days holiday allowing you to recharge and explore the outdoors
• Holiday Buying Scheme - contract dependant
• Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice scheme - dependent on meeting eligibility
• Volunteer day with a charity of your choice
• Private medical insurance, life assurance and critical illness cover
• Staff discounts of 40-60% across our full range of outdoor brands
• Savings on everyday essentials including groceries, travel, fitness, and entertainment through our perks hub

Everyone’s welcome

We welcome applications from all genders, backgrounds, and experiences. Diverse teams make us stronger, helping us learn, grow, and create a place where everyone belongs.

We want to hear your voice so encourage you to write your own application and use AI tools sparingly. We’re looking for honesty, authenticity, and a real sense of who you are. Applications that feel generic or AI-generated may not stand out.

This advert may close early if we receive a high number of applications, so don’t wait too long to apply.