Location Strategy Analyst, Permanent
At Costa Coffee, we’re on a mission to reimagine coffee experiences across the globe. From bustling cities to local communities, we’re creating meaningful coffee moments, powered by innovation and driven by purpose.
As a proud part of the Coca-Cola system and working hand in hand with our pioneering partners, we’re in over 50 countries and counting. Whether it's served in-store, from a machine, at home, or on the go, every cup is thoughtfully crafted by our passionate teams who put heart into every moment.
Our teams truly make a difference. Whether it's pioneering new tech for the perfect pour, launching award-winning campaigns, developing exciting new menu items, or supporting our people to grow – together, we stir up success.
With outlet expansion and agile network planning at the heart of Costa’s growth strategy, this role plays a vital part in enabling smart, data led decision making. This role supports that ambition by equipping our Growth teams with high quality location insight, data analysis and modelling outputs. You’ll play a key part in shaping strategic decisions through robust datasets, forecasting tools and GIS driven intelligence.
We value curiosity, inclusivity, and a problem-solving mindset. If you thrive in a fast-paced, global environment and are excited to make a meaningful impact, we encourage you to apply.
With inspiring experiences, development programmes, and our apprenticeship scheme, your career can grow far beyond the day-to-day.
What you’ll do
Being a Location Strategy Analyst is about so much more than bringing our coffee to the world. It’s your chance to stir up real success - which means you’ll be:
- Manage key datasets. Keep our network, competitor and GIS data accurate, updated and ready for decision making.
- Unlock insight. Turn complex data into clear, actionable insight that supports growth and location decisions.
- Support strategy. Provide data driven inputs that shape new propositions, market opportunities and optimisation plans.
- Engage stakeholders. Work closely with Growth, Property and wider commercial teams to ensure insights land clearly and drive the right decisions.
- Enhance data workflows. Help build smooth, scalable processes and a best in class data library that supports fast, confident decision making.
Who you are
It’s your unique ingredients we’re interested in:
- GIS and spatial analysis specialist. Strong GIS skills (e.g., QGIS) and a real passion for geographical data, mapping and spatial insight and experience within a similar retail environment.
- Degree in Geography, GIS, Economics, Data Science, Maths or similar, with enthusiasm for spatial analytics (postgraduate GIS experience a bonus).
- Technically capable analyst. Confident using SQL, Python, Tableau/PowerBI and cloud platforms, with curiosity to explore data creatively and rigorously.
- Strong data handling and workflow skills. Able to manage datasets, maintain data quality, and support smooth analytical workflows across tools and platforms.
- Clear and confident communicator and collaborator
So, why Costa?
We didn’t become a global coffee brand by sitting back. When you work here, you join a community that values passion, progression, and integrity—with some brilliant perks to sweeten the deal. We work in a hybrid environment, giving us the flexibility to balance life while still spending meaningful time together and building strong connections:
- Own a piece of Costa’s success by becoming a share owner in Coca-Cola with our Share Investment Plan (SIP)
- An annual discretionary bonus scheme, based on business results and individual contribution.
- A smart pension that saves you money on tax and national insurance, and matches your contributions up to 10%
- The Costa Financial Support Fund, supporting team members who find themselves in unexpected financial pressure
- 50% discount in all Costa-owned stores, and 25% off in other participating stores
- Private medical cover thanks to our Private Healthcare scheme
- And that’s not all. Explore even more of our perks here: https://bit.ly/costaperks
Location - Where you’ll work: Loudwater Innovation Centre (near High Wycombe) - minimum three days a week
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We believe in living life with heart – and that starts with our people.
By showing up as our authentic selves, we create a culture where everyone belongs. We celebrate diversity in all its forms and are committed to building an equitable and inclusive environment—one that embraces the unique blend of experiences, identities, and perspectives each person brings. This rich diversity strengthens our teams and reflects the spirit of our global brand. Grounded in our core values—Passion for Progress, Win with Warmth, Courage to Challenge, and Trusted Team Players—we strive to make a meaningful impact in everything we do. From empowering communities through the Costa Foundation to supporting local initiatives, we’re committed to changing lives in coffee-growing regions and right here at home.
