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. -Proven experience in data analysis or insights roles -Lead and deliver the organisation's data strategy For more details about the role and how to apply, please visit https://www.cheltenhamfestivals.org/jobsJob Summary
Job Description
We are looking for a proactive and analytical data professional to lead data exploration, strategy, and insight generation across the organisation, using tools such as Excel and Power BI to develop dashboards, deliver reporting, and support decision-making. The role involves managing and improving data systems, responding to ad hoc analysis requests, maintaining key datasets (including festival performance data), and integrating external data sources to enhance insights. You will collaborate with stakeholders at all levels, present findings to senior leadership, support and upskill colleagues in data best practices, and contribute to wider strategic data initiatives, while also supporting team members and promoting a strong, data-driven culture across the organisation.
Please see the full job description for more details: https://www.cheltenhamfestivals.org/jobsJob Requirements
-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. Job Responsibilities
-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 Useful Links
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