Lead Analyst

Lead and shape the future of Retail and Central Store Operations through the power of analytics, AI and experimentation. As a senior individual contributor, you'll tackle complex business challenges, uncover opportunities at scale, and turn data into decisions that improve customer, colleague and commercial outcomes. Working alongside business, product and engineering teams, you'll drive innovation, influence strategy, and deliver measurable impact across M&S. Due to high interest, this role may close earlier than advertised. We recommend applying as soon as possible, All the details What You'll Do Your key accountabilities will include

• Lead complex analytical initiatives that deliver measurable business impact.
• Identify opportunities to leverage AI, automation and advanced analytics.
• Influence business strategy through insight, expertise and thought leadership. Who You Are Your skills and experience will include
• Proven experience delivering high-impact analytical initiatives that drive commercial, customer or operational outcomes.
• Strong background working with data engineers, product teams and business stakeholders to develop scalable analytical solutions.
• Experience designing and evaluating pilots, trials and interventions using robust measurement methodologies.
• Demonstrated application of AI, automation, predictive analytics or advanced analytical techniques to business problems.
• Strong stakeholder management, storytelling and influencing skills. What's in It For You Being a part of M&S is exactly that – playing your part to bring the magic of M&S to our customers every day. We're an inclusive, dynamic, exciting, and ever evolving business built on doing the right thing and bringing exceptional quality, value, service to every customer, whenever, wherever and however they want to shop with us. Here are some of the benefits we offer that make working for M&S just that little bit more special…
• After completing your probationary period, you'll receive 20% colleague discount across all M&S products and many of our third-party brands for you and a member of your household.
• Competitive holiday entitlement with the potential to buy extra holiday days!
• Discretionary bonus schemes awarded based on how you achieve your personal objectives and our performance as a business.
• A generous Defined Contribution Pension Scheme and Life Assurance.
• A dedicated welcome to our teams with a tailored induction and a wide range of training programmes to develop your skills.
• Amazing perks and discounts via our M&S Choices portal to maximise your financial and personal wellbeing.
• Industry-leading parental, adoption and neonatal policies, providing support and flexibility for your family.
• Access to a fantastic range of wellbeing support for all colleagues including access to our 24/7 Virtual GP and PAM Assist to support you and your family.
• A charity volunteer day to support a charity or cause you're passionate about through a dedicated day away from work. Everyone's welcome