Market Analyst

At Explore Learning, we believe in lifelong learning and fearless exploration of potential. Our people are the backbone of our success, and we're committed to supporting and challenging them to grow in their careers.

A key pillar of our company growth agenda is to open new centres across the UK. This role will be instrumental in identifying the best future locations to open, working closely with the head of property on site selection analysis and ROI. This role is ideal for someone that is really interested in market trends, customer behaviour and financial analysis.

This role is remote with some occasional travel to our estate in and around London.

Conduct site selection analysis

• Perform market analysis to identify the best UK locations to open new Explore Learning centres.
• Coordination with marketing, product and insight teams on target demographics and prospective members.
• Research, collate and analysis of all available demographic data, including schools data, traffic patterns, footfall and local amenities.
• Identify key geographical factors to success, including current and historic membership data, financial performance and ROI.
• Conduct site surveys and interview prospective customers to identify intent.
• Prepare detailed reports, recommendations and presentations for senior management and stakeholders.

Project management

• Support the head of property in delivery of the new centre pipeline.
• Act as the point of contact between all central functions (including operations, marketing, people, finance etc.) and manage the programme delivery.
• Assist in ensuring all compliance activities are completed ahead of centre opening.
• Work with the head of facilities to update the centre operational database for all new launches.

Assess capital ROI

• Work closely with the head of planning and senior FP&A manager to track new centre ROI.
• Refine financial capex models.
• Analyse post launch performance of new centres for recommendations and improvement.

Fulfil property data requests – provide timely information and analysis to support landlord, agents and 3rd party requests arising from lease obligations, ESOS and facilities contracts.

Maintain lease database – maintain and update lease database which includes base rent, rent reviews, breaks & service charge information.

Person Specification

• Proven experience in market analysis, capital investment, or similar.
• Advanced quantitative/analytical skills, able to deal confidently and accurately with large and complex datasets.
• Experience in site selection analysis and understanding of key factors influencing property location decisions.
• Strong proficiency in financial modelling and data analysis.
• Able to apply commercial judgement to support strategic decision making.
• Strong attention to detail, organisational and project management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proactive attitude and willingness to use initiative to resolve issues and seek solutions

• Full-time, permanent
• Remote with travel around UK sites, majority around Guildford and London
• Travel required therefore a Driving License is a necessity.
• Salary is competitive.
• Holiday: 22 flexible days + bank holidays 
• A maximum of 2 well-being and/or volunteer days.
• You'll also receive additional holiday time based on your length of service.
• We are pleased to announce an additional leave period from December 24th to January 1st, which will be provided on top of your annual leave balance.
• Wellbeing: Discounted gym memberships and sportwear, free counselling, cycle to work scheme and a discounted tastecard.
• Benefits: Referral bonus, staff discounts, enhanced parental leave and pension. 

Please note: Proof of eligibility to work in the UK will be required. Unfortunately, we are not able to offer any form of sponsorship.