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Were the worlds leading data, insights, and consulting company; we shape the brands of tomorrow by better understanding people everywhere.
Worldpanel provides brands and retailers with a unique, 360-degree understanding of consumer behaviour across the globe. We are shopper-centric, continuously monitoring the purchase and usage behaviour through the largest omnipanel in the world. With unparalleled datasets, pioneering technology and expert analysts, we partner with brands and retailers of all sizes, empowering them to reimagine whats possible, and change the landscape to create a better, healthier, more sustainable and inclusive world.


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Kantar Worldpanel Market Research Undergraduate Opportunity Placement Year (Hybrid)



Westgate, London (Hybrid)



Apply by 11/03/2024 we will be considering applications before this date so get your applications in early if interested!


Kick start your career at an accredited Great Places to Work company and one that placed in the best 50 small to medium-sized placement schemes for 2024/2025 with RateMyPlacement.

Be part of a placement programme where you will be celebrated for who you are, your unique point of view and the personality you bring to our business.

For 2024, were looking for
top-class undergraduate students
who are enthusiastic, inquisitive and great teammates to join our business for a 12-month placement as the 3rd year of your University degree course.

There will be placement opportunities in our Client Service and Operations teams. Successful candidates will be assessed for both at a virtual assessment centre, where having heard from our current placement students you will be able to express any preferences. If you are successful in receiving an offer, we will do our best to take your preferences into account, but it is worth noting this cannot be guaranteed.

Begin your journey by applying for our placement programme and join us in early July 2024.


Client Service what to expect?


The Client Service department is focused on extracting, analysing, interpreting and presenting Worldpanel data to our clients. The Client Service team are the key contacts for our clients at Worldpanel, answering their key business questions, advising on how our data can help, and training clients on our systems.

Placement students joining the Client Service team will be responsible for delivering our clients regular excel and PowerPoint reports accurately and on time. Client Service Placement Students will also be involved with supporting on additional presentations and data requests for clients and will also have the opportunity to present back to clients before the end of their placement year.


Operations what to expect?


The Client Delivery department is made up of the Client Delivery Managers team, Regional Operations Centre team and the Client Support team. The whole department are focussed on our clients, we are committed to building brilliant Client relationships alongside managing their data requirements via efficient Operational solutions.

Placement students joining the Client Delivery team will learn how to be the Worldpanel experts in our data delivery working directly with and advising our Clients and Client Service Teams on all aspects of this delivery. They will be responsible for building strong relationships across the Clients, Client Service and Operations teams, delivering against our client needs, resolving client issues, and ensuring our business and output is always geared towards our customers.

At the centre of the Clients relationship with our data, Placements in the Client Delivery team will flourish alongside the Client Service Teams.


What you will bring to our team:

Be on course to achieve a 2:2 or above degree

Be a current student on a first degree course with an option to do a 'year in industry' (2nd year on a 3-year course or 3rd year on a 4-year course)

280 UCAS points
At least a Grade B (or equivalent) for Maths and English at GCSE
An engaging communication style with a genuine curiosity andenthusiasm for understanding the markets that our clients operate in
A desire to share ideas with your team and contribute to the overall team objectives
An interest in data and numbers
A fascination for consumers, how they behave and the choices they make


Why Kantar Worldpanel:

An industry leading induction programme where you will have the chance to learn more about our culture and become confident to hit the ground running
Exposure to the 100+ billion UK grocery market
Opportunity to present your thinking, experiences and potential to the senior management team supporting you with your ongoing development and progression
A potential opportunity to secure a graduate role by the time you return to university. Many of our former placements have gone on to senior positions within the business.
Flexible working culture and environment (hybrid)
25 days holiday
A comprehensive and award-winning flexible benefits offering
Extra benefits include; your birthday day off and Friday 4pm finish


Next steps

There arethreestages to the application process:

Online assessment test
Candidates invited to the next stage will be required to complete a set of online tests to be administered by UNA.

Avideo interview
Candidates will be asked to record themselvesanswering the provided questions on screenfor one minute per question (but dont worry, you will have up to threeattempts!)

A final assessment stage
This will be a combination of pre-prepared presentation and interview held virtually.


Country

United Kingdom


Why join Kantar?


We shape the brands of tomorrow by better understanding people everywhere. By understanding people, we can understand what drives their decisions, actions, and aspirations on a global scale. And by amplifying our in-depth expertise of human understanding alongside ground-breaking technology, we can help brands find concrete insights that will help them succeed in our fast-paced, ever shifting world.

And because we know people, we like to make sure our own people are being looked after as well. Equality of opportunity for everyone is our highest priority and we support our colleagues to work in a way that supports their health and wellbeing. While we encourage teams to spend part of their working week in the office, we understand no one size fits all; our approach is flexible to ensure everybody feels included, accepted, and that we can win together. Were dedicated to creating an inclusive culture and value the diversity of our people, clients, suppliers and communities, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds and sections of society. Even if you feel like youre not an exact match, wed love to receive your application and talk to you about this job or others at Kantar.