WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
‘We are Orchard’ is seeking a data analyst to work within our policy team to help us develop a strong evidence base for the policy strategy in our associations, ADBA and WBA and build momentum for the creation of a more circular economy in the UK and globally. The Data Analyst will work in a specialised team where they will get the opportunity to demonstrate their skills in several different areas, including identifying new sources of data and methods to improve data collection, analysis, and reporting, policy development & project management. This is not a siloed data analyst role.
The ideal candidate will have:
- A 2:1 or above in a relevant analytical subject such as economics, social research, mathematics, engineering, science, geography or environmental sciences
- Strong quantitative analysis skills
- Experience in manipulating, analysing and interpreting complex data sets, including advanced proficiency in Excel
- At least one year of work experience conducting policy and/or market analysis
- Good communication skills
- Ability to work independently and drive results
- Ability to prioritise work effectively and deliver quality work to deadline
- Demonstrable commitment to sustainability, renewable energy and/or the green economy
- Good understanding of the policy process (desirable)
- Experience of Programming languages such as SQL, Oracle and Python (desirable)
- Experience building strong stakeholder relations (desirable)
- Knowledge of the waste, agriculture or energy sector (desirable)
- Experience in project management (desirable)
What you will be doing
You will be responsible for developing the evidence base which informs our policy thinking and helps set the direction of the industry at large. You will support association members with requests for information, providing market analysis to help inform their decision-making. You will lead the analysis for several high-quality reports, including regular market and policy reports, as well as one-off reports looking at specific aspects of the anaerobic digestion industry.
Your key responsibilities will be:
- Developing the evidence base to inform policy making around biogas and anaerobic digestion
- Conducting analysis for quarterly market and policy reports
- Feeding into the design of and responding to consultations
- Preparing reports for internal and external audiences using business analytics reporting tools
- Creating data dashboards, graphs and visualisations
- Provide sector and geographical benchmarking
- Responding to ad hoc requests from ADBA and WBA members for market analysis and statistics
- Requesting and coordinating market information from members, relevant to ADBA policy development
Providing high-quality policy and market information and insight to ADBA and WBA members through blogs and weekly emails
Presenting analysis at working groups and external events, to promote the work of our organisations and the wider interests of the AD and biogas industry
Working closely with the editorial team to provide key figures for the high profile reports we produce, articles for AD & Bioresources News and wider trade press, as well as reviewing content to ensure all figures are used appropriately
This is a rare opportunity for a curious, inquisitive & ambitious data analyst looking to make their mark within the renewables space and play a key role in helping us identify, harness and report on the key data, facts and trends that will drive adoption & growth of the Biogas sector both in the UK and globally. Please send your CV and a cover letter, setting out how you meet the requirements of the post and what your motivation is, to carolyn.annesly@weareorchard.com