The Performance and Insight Analyst role is an analytical role within the Performance team in the Strategic Delivery Unit. The postholder will help the organisation understand performance by providing high‑quality analysis, insight and evidence that inform strategic choices and improve how we deliver for people, places and nature. You’ll act as a trusted analytical partner to senior stakeholders, helping ensure decisions are grounded in robust evidence and aligned with organisational priorities. You’ll work closely with colleagues across the organisation, applying strong analytical skills and critical thinking to help us understand not just what is happening, but why. What it's like to work here Your contractual location will be our head office in Swindon, however there will be an opportunity to explore and agree hybrid working arrangements which strike the right balance for you and the Trust. The role will involve travel to our head office to meet with stakeholders and to carry out work. What you'll be doing In this role, you’ll report directly to the Organisational Performance Manager and will work with senior analysts to support Strategic Portfolios. You’ll carry out in‑depth performance analysis to understand what’s driving change through investigating significant variances, exploring trends and testing hypotheses. Your work will involve applying structured analytical approaches and statistical techniques, drawing on multiple sources of internal and external data, and translating complex findings into clear insight that helps senior stakeholders make informed decisions. You’ll play a central part in producing accurate, timely and engaging performance reporting for Strategic Portfolio Boards, Executive Directors and Trustees. You’ll distil complex analysis into accessible narratives, create clear visualisations, and communicate key learnings and risks in a way that supports effective decision‑making. You’ll take responsibility for validating datasets, resolving data quality issues and maintaining the reliability of key performance information, ensuring that the analysis and insight produced to support Strategic Portfolios is based on strong foundations. Who we're looking for Applications from redeployees are assessed against the minimum criteria for the role. In your application, please provide details of how you meet the minimum criteria below: Proven analytical, investigative and problem‑solving skills, with experience in using tools such as Excel, Tableau and Alteryx. Confident in structuring, validating and managing data, with the ability to identify and resolve data quality issues to support robust, reliable analysis. A track record of using evidence and insight to inform strategic decisions and aligning insight with organisational learning and improvement. Experience in monitoring performance and producing accurate, timely and engaging reports for senior stakeholders. Skilled at presenting complex analysis in a clear, concise and compelling way, tailoring communication for senior managers and non technical audiences. Demonstrated ability to improve processes; spotting opportunities to streamline processes and workflows, strengthen analytical outputs and embed better ways of working. Additional criteria for all other applicants: Effective collaborator who builds relationships across wider teams and analysts to share learnings and ideas. Ability to manage multiple analytical projects and prioritise effectively in a multi-priority environment. Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build constructive relationships and act as a trusted analytical advisor. The package The National Trust has the motto ‘For everyone, for ever’ at its heart. We’re working hard to create an inclusive culture, where everyone feels they belong. It’s important that our people reflect and represent the diversity of the communities and audiences we serve. We welcome and value difference, so when we say we’re for everyone, we want everyone to be welcome in our teams too. • Substantial pension scheme of up to 10% basic salary • Free entry to National Trust places for you, a guest and your children (under 18) • Rental deposit loan scheme • Season ticket loan • EV car lease scheme (for roles that meet the salary criteria) • Perks at work discounts such as gym memberships, shopping discount codes, cinema discounts • Holiday allowance up to 32 days relating to length of service, plus holiday purchase scheme, subject to meeting minimum criteria. • Flexible working whenever possible • Employee assistance programme • Free parking at most Trust places