Job title: Senior Impact Data Analyst
Salary: £50,152 per annum
Location: London, E1 8PY (UK Hybrid working)
Contract: 12 months fixed-term contract, full-time - 35 hours per week (we also encourage applications from those looking for flexible and part-time working. We would looke to accept applications for working a minimum of 0.8 FTE if part time hours)
Fairtrade Foundation are recruiting for a Senior Impact Data Analyst, to join the Evidence & Insights team and report to the Senior Impact Analytics Lead. If you believe in the power of data to bring about transformative change in the lives of farmers, workers and their communities and to overcome unsustainable and unjust practices still existing in Global Value Chains then this is the role for you!
In this role, you will support the commercial and teams to generate analysis and translation of Fairtrade impact-data. Your work will then enable communication of Fairtrade impact to the public, deliver higher level of transparency to our commercial partners and support meaningful and data-driven engagement with our key stakeholders to build global commitment for further action in support of Fairtrade farmers and the workers.
We are looking for someone who has advanced skills and significant experience in data management and analysis and insights generation. With the experience of and ability to conceptualise and design solutions such as visualisation dashboards and infographics, you will be able to translate and communicate complex information to diverse groups of stakeholders & audiences.
In addition to your technical skillset, relationship management, teamwork and the ability to relate to internal / external senior stakeholders are paramount, as is a can-do, solutions focused and entrepreneurial attitude. We are looking also for someone who enjoys and is keen to engage directly with commercial partners to present and enable understanding of the outcomes of your work.
At Fairtrade we are committed to the safeguarding and protection of children & vulnerable adults in our work. We will do everything possible to ensure that only those who are suitable to work within this environment are recruited to work for us. Therefore for this specific role a Basic DBS check will be needed for this role as part of an offer of employment.
Fairtrade is a movement for change that works directly with businesses, consumers and campaigners to make trade deliver for farmers and workers.
Fairtrade is a global movement with a strong and active presence in the UK, represented by the Fairtrade Foundation.
The international Fairtrade system (of which the Fairtrade Foundation is a member) works on behalf of farmers and workers to drive sustainable livelihoods, empower producers and workers, and make trade fair.
The Fairtrade Foundation is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community
We particularly welcome applications from candidates with ethnically diverse backgrounds, LGBTQ+ candidates and from candidates with disabilities, because we would like to increase the representation of these groups at this level. We want to do this because we know greater diversity will lead to greater results for producers and farmers around the world.
Closing date: 4 th July 2025 (10am)
Interviews will take place wc 7 th July
Contract: Temporary, FTC 12 months, Full time
Role Purpose
The Evidence and Insights team is a multidisciplinary team responsible for developing & implementing a cohesive approach to evidence and insights services for the Fairtrade Foundation. Working across MEL, research and impact analytics the team will deliver business critical and bespoke research and data services for our partners to demonstrate the impact of Fairtrades work and support the Directorate to deliver full-value partnerships.
The Impact Analytics unit within Evidence and Insights is responsible for the development and provision of Impact Analytics services working closely across the partnerships teams as well as providing expertise directly to external partners and insights and learning internally.
The Senior Impact Data Analyst role at the Foundation reports directly to the Senior Impact Analytics Lead. In this role, you will lead on managing, analysing and translating Fairtrade impact data at different levels of aggregation such as overarching impact of Fairtrade, commodity-specific and/or on specific supply chains. This information is originated from Fairtrade routine data collection, internal/external evaluation & research and allows us to monitor, understand and assess the impact of our sourcing model on key economic, social and sustainability outcomes for the Fairtrade producers, workers and their communities. You will support the Partnerships teams to generate analysis and translation of Fairtrade impact-data. Your work will then enable communication of Fairtrade impact to the public, deliver higher level of transparency to our commercial partners and support meaningful and data-driven engagement with our key stakeholders to build global commitment for further action in support of Fairtrade farmers and the workers.
Key Responsibilities And Accountabilities
- Lead and / or support access to, aggregation, analysis, translation and visualisation of aggregated impact information to support communication of Fairtrade impact to our commercial partners, the general public and the funding community
- Lead and / or support development and maintenance of knowledge management system and repository of evidence organising Fairtrade-generated and external impact information
- Develop / review validation processes and quality assurance (QA) on use of all sources of impact information and ensure that agreed processes and legally sound practices are followed to ensure delivery of evidence based and accurate engagement and communication with our partners and the public
- Provide technical support and upskill relevant teams in the use of Fairtrade Impact data to support their work
- Support the generation of insights from sourcing impact data to help inform the design of programmes and expertise services for our commercial and funding partners.
- Responsible for providing expert advice on data-related topics and to advance our mission and achieve our goals.
- Work collaboratively with the Fairtrade System (especially Fairtrade International MEL team, our regional Producer Networks and other National Fairtrade Organisations) to share best practices, contribute strengthening Fairtrade impact-information infrastructures and ensure existing and new system-wide data policies and practices are integrated in Fairtrade Foundation teams ways of working
- Represent Fairtrade Foundation in international working groups on relevant data topics ensuring, influencing decision making and keep internal stakeholders updated.
- Work collaboratively with Senior Impact Analytics lead and other relevant senior stakeholders to drive development, review and evolution of Fairtrade Foundation data for impact products
- Line management and volunteer management may be required
Person specification
Essential:
Experience & Qualifications
- Demonstrated solid educational background, at least to degree level in a relevant discipline or equivalent work experience
- Experience managing relationships, working and communicating with diverse internal stakeholder, such as commercial account managers, communication, campaign and marketing teams, technical and programme specialists
- Previous professional experience in data management, analysis, insight generation or related fields
Experience effectively managing, analysing and summarising complex data and presenting insights to diverse internal and external audiences through varied means, including but not limited to dashboards and data visualisation to enable impactful communication, knowledge sharing and data-driven decision-making
Desired:
- Line management
- Experience managing relationships with, working and communicating with diverse external stakeholder, such as commercial partners, institutional funders, implementing partners, members of the research community, and representative of local stakeholders
- Graduate or post-graduate academic and / or formal training or equivalent professional experience in fields relevant to data management and analysis
- Experience in validation and quality assurance of data-related products, services and / or external communications
Essential:
Knowledge & Skills
- Basic statistical knowledge gained through training, education and / or professional experience
- Advanced MS Excel and MS PowerPoint Skills
- Advanced project and time management skills and ability to manage competing priorities, adapt to changing environment and soundly and rigorously manage assigned resources
- Ability to work collaboratively with diverse key internal and external stakeholders, including those not having a data background and senior stakeholders (E)
- Excellent oral and written communication and training skills, and proven ability to communicate to a variety of audiences (E)
- Entrepreneurial spirit, innovative approach and can-do attitude
Desired:
- Familiarity with data-related trends and methodologies (D)
- Familiarity with relevant socioeconomic research and evaluation concepts and methodologies paired to basic understanding of fair trade issues, in relation to international development, sustainability and poverty reduction, and / or standard and certification systems (D)
- Familiarity with technical analytical tools e.g. MS PowerBI, MS Access, Salesforce, SQL, Python (D)
- Familiarity with advanced statistical concepts and methods (D)
Fairtrade Values
We want everyone to be ambassadors for the organisation and encourage staff & volunteers to speak at events which on occasion might be during evenings and weekends, to promote diversity, equality and inclusion in everything we do, and champion our values.
Fairtrades global values are:
Accountability, Integrity, Respect and Partnership . These values should be embedded in your work and behaviour, and any associated policies and processes adopted consistently.
At Fairtrade we are committed to the safeguarding and protection of children & vulnerable adults in our work. We will do everything possible to ensure that only those who are suitable to work within this environment are recruited to work for us.
Review Arrangements
The details contained in the Job Description reflect the content of the job at the date the job description was prepared. It should be remembered, however, that it is inevitable that over time the nature of individual jobs will change; existing duties may be lost, and other duties may be gained without changing the general character of the duties or the level of responsibility entailed. Consequently, the Fairtrade Foundation will expect to revise this job description from time to time and will consult with the post holder as appropriate.
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