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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Job Title: Kantar Level 6 Business Management Degree Apprenticeship
Location: London, Westgate

About Kantar


Kantar are 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.

The Level 6 Chartered Management Degree Apprenticeship

This degree-level apprenticeship will give you the opportunity to continue your education whilst working within a market leading organisation. You will earn a BA Hons Degree in Chartered Management from London Southbank University.
As an apprentice, you will work 4 days a week at Kantars head office in Hanger Lane and one day allocated each week to attend London Southbank university.
To gain an understanding of Kantar, and to utilise your skills, you will have 3 yearly rotations throughout the business including client service (insight), business development and client operations.
The degree course across 3 years will focus on the theory behind a range of business functions, such as Marketing, Finance and Strategic Management. There will be a combination of multiple-choice exams, coursework, presentations, dissertation, and an end point assessment.
The day-to-day work at Kantar will give you the opportunity to apply and utilise the theory you have learnt in a live business environment.
You will have a two-week induction programme where you will learn the fundamentals about our business and become confident to get going quickly. In addition, a comprehensive training programme across the 3 years will pave the way for you to have a fantastic career in delivering truly outstanding insight and achieving your commercial targets
The opportunity to present your thinking, experiences and potential to the senior management team supporting you with your ongoing development and progression
Providing you complete the degree including the end point assessment and meeting objectives Kantar will work with you on finding an appropriate role to move into at the end of the 3 years.

Role Purpose


Develop your knowledge and understanding of our industry, the Kantar business and our solutions whilst supporting your team to deliver a best-in-class service to our clients.


Throughout your 3 years on the Apprenticeship, you will be expected to:

Build your understanding of all aspects of the Worldpanel business, our services, and solutions.
Understand our core service methodology (and of other KWP panels/services) with the ability to present internally and respond to questions.
Learn to use our software and platforms to analyse, visualise and accurately interpret our data.
Develop your wider FMCG industry, market-specific and client portfolio knowledge.
Own your own development by actively participating in learning opportunities, attending relevant training courses, and maintaining a live PDP with your line manager.
Contribute fresh ideas to our approach to anything from client deliveries to internal processes that improve either the quality of the output or the efficiency in getting to it.
Actively engage with more experienced apprentice cohorts before transitioning into a mentoring role for less experienced apprentice cohorts.

What we look for:


Studying for a degree whilst working in a fast-moving industry like ours can be demanding and challenging, but the hard work pays off.

We look for individuals with plenty of drive, passion and self-motivation that can bring a new way of thinking to a team. You'll need excellent communication and collaboration skills and be able to prioritise a varied workload.


Benefits of doing an apprenticeship with Kantar:

Fantastic working culture and environment - colourful and agile working zone with break out spaces!
Career growth - people growth drives our business success, and we are proud that over half of our vacancies are filled through internal moves and promotions.
Opportunities to engage with all levels of Kantar, including visibility with the senior leadership team.
Join a cohort of innovative apprentices who have won the 2023 LSBU Ignite Competition.
Progressive salary- increase each year of the apprenticeship.
25 days holiday (increasing with length of service), along with your Birthday off!
2 days paid volunteering time-off.
Pension plan.
Subsidised health cash plan.
A comprehensive and award-winning flexible benefits scheme.
4pm finish on a Friday.
BAME mentorship programme.
Opportunities to get involved in wider Kantar initiatives such as; Pride, Sustainability & BAME recruitment.

Entry requirements


In order to be eligible to apply for this apprenticeship, you must have or be predicted to achieve 3 A Levels with grades BCC in any subject or a BTEC with Distinction or Merit.

You must also have a Level 2/GCSE qualification in both Maths and English.

Please ensure your grades / predicted grades are included on your CV when you apply to be considered.

Application process and timelines



STEP 1 Apply:

You will need to submit an online application form, your CV and accompanying statement detailing why you want to become a Kantar apprentice. Deadline for submissions is Monday 8 July 2024.

Candidates who pass the initial application stage will be invited to complete an online assessment and video interview task.


STEP 2 Assessment Centre:

Successful candidates will be invited to a virtual Assessment Centre on Tuesday 13 August. This will enable you to demonstrate your relevant skills and abilities to the Kantar Team and University Provider.


STEP 3 Offer:

After the Assessment Centre, we will aim to get back to you as soon as possible with an outcome.

Reasonable Adjustments


Kantar is committed to offering equal opportunities to all individuals including during the recruitment process. If you require any reasonable adjustments or assistance, please advise us in advance of your interview so that we can make the necessary arrangements.


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.