Cats Protection is seeking a Data Analyst to join its team remotely, supporting its mission to improve the lives of cats across the UK. This role requires extensive experience in database marketing or fundraising, with strong skills in data manipulation, analysis, and interpretation using a relational database management system.
The ideal candidate will have a proven ability to identify key trends, extract valuable insights, and contribute to data-driven decision-making. This is an exciting opportunity to apply data expertise within a charitable organisation, helping drive strategic initiatives that support feline welfare.
About Cats Protection
Cats Protection is the UK’s leading cat welfare charity, dedicated to improving the lives of cats and kittens since its establishment in 1927. Over the years, the charity has helped rehome more than 1.5 million cats and continues to advocate for feline welfare across the country.
With a national network comprising approximately 210 volunteer-run branches and 34 centres, Cats Protection provides care, support, and shelter to around 157,000 cats and kittens each year. Beyond rehoming, the charity plays a vital role in educating the public on responsible pet ownership, promoting neutering to reduce unwanted litters, and offering expert cat care advice through various publications and a dedicated National Information Line.
Committed to ensuring every cat leads a safe and happy life, Cats Protection remains at the forefront of feline welfare in the UK.
Position: Data Analyst
Salary: Up to £36,649 per annum
Job Type: Full Time, Permanent
Location: Remote
Work pattern: 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday
About the Role
We are the UK’s largest cat welfare charity. All over the country, our passionate employees, volunteers and supporters are using their kindness and expertise to make life better for millions of cats and the people who care for them.
Will you join us and make life better for cats?
Responsibilities of our Data Analyst:
- Delivery of actionable and highly effective supporter analysis, reports, dashboards and statistical models to inform the evidence-based decision making of the Marketing and Income Generation directorate.
- Support departmental strategies and plans by analysing campaign effectiveness and providing a clear understanding of our audiences to optimise supporter journeys, improve targeting and drive engagement.
- Assist the Lead Data Analyst in designing, planning and delivering data insight projects to enable the directorate to maintain a supporter-focused view, maximising the returns on Cat Protection’s investments.
About the Data & Analytics team:
The Data & Analytics team are a department in the Marketing & Income Generation directorate consisting of three sub-teams : data processing, data selections and data analytics.
The Analytics sub-team focuses specifically on reporting, post-campaign analysis and deep-dive analysis projects
We are a small team of 3 analysts, all working remotely
What we’re looking for in our Data Analyst:
- Significant database marketing/fundraising experience with use and manipulation of data structures with a relational database management system
- Significant data analysis and interpretation experience identifying key trends
- Advanced knowledge of FastStats
- Advanced knowledge of Excel
- Full understanding of the data analysis process from briefing to delivery
- Experience presenting analysis and managing stakeholder relationships
What we can offer you:
- Range of health benefits
- 26 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service
- Salary Finance, which empowers you to take control of your financial wellbeing
And much more, which you can learn about here
Interested? Here’s how to apply:
Application closing date: 1st April 2025
Virtual interview date: Mid April 2025 – Dates to confirmed
Applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment. Please note, applications received after the closing date may not be responded to.
If successful, your recruitment journey will include:
- Anonymised application form
- Video screening round
- Virtual interview via Microsoft Teams
Please note, the process may change slightly dependent on application numbers. We will inform you of any relevant changes.
Please email recruitment@cats.org.uk if you require any adjustments to be made for you to complete your application or to participate in the recruitment journey.
We operate a bias-free application process in our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion. To assess your application quickly, fairly and objectively, please fully complete the qualifications and work history sections of our online application form.
Redacted CVs may be accepted by exception.
We believe being an inclusive, diverse organisation – where we welcome diversity of thought, value individuals’ experience and can reach and partner all areas of society – is crucial if we’re to help more cats. Our ambition is to work together to promote a more inclusive environment, which attracts all candidates and signals our commitment to celebrate and promote diversity.
There’s a place for everyone at Cats Protection and we encourage applications from talented people across all communities.
Cats Protection is committed to safeguarding children and adults at risk and protecting anyone that comes into contact with us from harm. We expect all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. You may be subject to a criminal record check if required for the role.
Required Documents
- CV/Resume
- Cover Letter
Application Process
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Application Deadline
April 1, 2025