Trading Analyst - Matlock, Derbyshire

(Hybrid)

Rate of Pay £26,058 - £30,657 per annum

National Office (DE4 3YH)

Hours – 37.5 per week

YHA have amazing properties in some of the most iconic and inspiring places in England and Wales. A job with YHA could see you supporting YHA to achieve its mission and strategic objectives by collating, analysing, interpreting, and presenting YHA’s trading data. And you’ll have plenty of time to make the most of these amazing places in your spare time. Whether you’re an urban explorer, countryside rambler or a seasoned surfer, there’s a YHA for you.

But we’re more than just unique buildings in spectacular locations – YHA is also a charity. By working for YHA, you’d be helping improve access to life-changing travel and adventure.

As a YHA employee you’ll have access to a whole host of benefits designed to make your job as happy and rewarding as possible.

Trading Analyst skills and experience:

A strong analytical approach, with a passion for data analysis and problem-solving in a commercial context, with a keen eye for quality, accuracy, and attention to detail. Great software skills and experience with common data-storage and manipulation packages (e.g. PowerBI, SQL, etc) and a competent user of all MS Office packages (particularly MS Excel).

Experience dealing with large and complex datasets, and sophisticated data-manipulation, utilising data across various platforms (spreadsheets, databases, etc). Proven ability to present complex datasets in simplified, clear, easy-to-consume visuals (graphs, diagrams, tables, etc). Strong grasp of written English, with good experience providing insights and written explanations and summaries to support data reports to different audiences (e.g. Senior Management reports, technical teams, etc).

Strong communication & interpersonal skills, and a good team player with positive attitude to change and open to new ideas. The ability to work under own initiative, with an inquisitive mindset to query data, spot trends, anomalies and pose questions. Work effectively under pressure, to prioritise workload and multiple concurrent projects, and meet deadlines and set stakeholder expectations. Experience of engaging key stakeholders across many departments, and comfortable challenging existing processes, thinking and insights. Willingness to learn and understand data protection / privacy laws.

Job Title role responsibilities:

You’ll be responsible for collating, manipulating, and presenting trading data from various sources to peers and the Senior Leadership Team. You’ll analyse trading data, proactively identifying trends, anomalies, opportunities and offering recommendations.

You’ll be responsible for reviewing trading data sources to improve accuracy and efficiency in centralised systems. You’ll be responsible for producing ad-hoc data reports as required for trading stakeholders, management reports, etc.

This is a new position at YHA, and as such provides the successful applicant with some autonomy with which to develop and shape the role, and in turn, the potential to grow.

We are YHA.

A 90-year-old charity and social enterprise dedicated to connecting people with nature, the outdoors, culture, and heritage through brilliant hostel stays and experiences. We operate hostels and activity centres throughout England and Wales and welcome all but specialise in creating opportunities for young people. As well as memorable holidays and short breaks, we deliver education residentials, group trips, and a variety of volunteering opportunities.

Our strategic priorities and working culture

Our top priority is ensuring YHA is for everyone. To achieve this, we need a diverse workforce that is representative of the communities we serve. We support equity, diversity, and inclusion in all aspects of our work.

Our people share a common purpose: to improve health, wellbeing, and life skills. Our culture is collaborative; we work together following core values and behaviours called HEART: Helpful, Efficient, Authentic, Respectful and Team-spirited.

To ensure we are reaching all, we capture equality information at both the attraction and onboarding stages of employment.

*We note that communication can take many forms. This may include sign language; other adaptions for those with hearing impairments; or other speech or language difficulties.

We welcome candidates with lived experiences** that are willing to share, that can inform/shape our approach, and help to reach those facing a range of personal or professional challenges.

**Lived experience can include protected characteristics, class, educational experience, personal experience such as debt, caring responsibilities, illness, hobbies, community work and interests.

Please note in order to apply for a vacancy with YHA we require an up-to-date CV and a completed application form. 

Please note: YHA is committed to safeguarding and ensuring the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. The suitability of all prospective employees or volunteers will be assessed during our safer recruitment process in line with this commitment, this will include the checking of relevant ID’s for Right to work and a DBS application.

We do reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.