Head of Commercial Strategic Analytics M/F

About the role

The Head of Commercial Strategic Analytics will lead a high-performing team, from Senior manager to analyst level, responsible for solving Edinburgh Airport’s most complex commercial challenges, providing commercial performance insights and supporting the airport’s most significant strategic decisions.

The role combines hands-on analytical leadership with strategic commercial influence. Working closely with the Chief Commercial Officer and Commercial Leadership Team, the role will use advanced modelling, rigorous analysis and strong commercial judgement to shape major commercial deals, investments and long-term strategy.

The postholder will have direct involvement in significant airline agreements, retail and food and beverage concessions, car parking and eCommerce strategy, property and surface-access opportunities, commercial performance analysis and major commercial transformation projects. They will also coordinate commercial Business Plan modelling and forecasting alongside Finance.

This is a hands-on leadership role requiring the technical capability to build and challenge complex models, the commercial acumen to identify what creates value, and the confidence to influence senior stakeholders. The postholder will remain personally involved in Edinburgh Airport’s most complex analysis, while developing the capability of the wider analytics team and ensuring consistently high analytical standards.

About the recruitment process The recruitment process for this role is likely to comprise of 3 stages, depending on the volume of candidates. The first stage interview will be a short, Teams call to meet some of the team and introduce yourself. Following this, successful candidates will be invited to complete an analytical task, and present this to some team members. We will then have an in person team, where you will likely meet some of our wider Commercial team, and key stakeholders that are relevant to the role. More information on each stage will be provided to successful candidates.We are committed to supporting diverse ways of thinking and working, so if you require adjustments in the recruitment process, please let us know on your application. You can find out more about our interview process here.