Location : Uxbridge (Office-based)
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Department : Category & Insight
Reporting to : Head of Research & Insight
About the Role
Are you curious about why consumers buy what they buy? Do you enjoy working with data and turning numbers into meaningful stories?
We're looking for an early-career Category Insight Analyst to join our central Insights team at Pilgrim's Europe. This is an excellent opportunity to start or develop a career in consumer insight, category analysis and commercial decision-making within a fast-moving food business.
You'll work closely with Category, Customer Marketing and Innovation teams, helping them understand shoppers, consumers and markets — and supporting the development of new products from early concept through to launch.
?? This is a fully office-based role at our Uxbridge head-office.
At Pilgrim's Europe, we believe there is real value in bringing teams together. Being office-based enables closer collaboration, faster decision-making and stronger relationships, and provides day-to-day learning, feedback and development opportunities that are especially valuable for graduates and those early in their careers.
What You'll Be Doing
Analyse shopper and consumer data to understand behaviour, trends and opportunities
Use industry-leading insight tools such as Worldpanel, Circana, Nectar 360, Dunnhumby, Toluna and Mintel to support decision-making (Full training will be provided on all platforms.)
Conduct desk research and support primary research, including online surveys and innovative methodologies
Work with the wider Insights team to turn analysis into clear, compelling stories
Provide insights that support existing products and new product development (NPD)
Help shape the Innovation Pipeline through insight-led thinking
Attend internal and customer meetings to share insights when required
Spend time in-store to understand how products perform in real retail environments
Contribute to regular reports on market performance, food trends, category dynamics and consumer behaviour
Support ad-hoc insight requests from Marketing, Commercial and Innovation teams
Develop specialisms in specific categories or insight areas over time
Become confident using Pilgrim's Europe insight platforms and tools
Act as a go-to contact for insight requests within the business
Support supplier relationships and assist with data management tasks
What Success Looks Like
Delivering insight projects accurately and on time
Producing clear, engaging reports and presentations
Building strong relationships with internal stakeholders
Demonstrating curiosity, learning and continuous improvement
What We're Looking For
Essential
A genuine interest in consumer behaviour, insight or marketing
Strong numerical and analytical skills
Confidence working with data and drawing conclusions from it
Good presentation and storytelling skills
Strong organisation and attention to detail
A proactive, curious and positive mindset
Excellent MS Office skills, especially Excel and PowerPoint
Full clean driving licence and willingness to travel occasionally
Desirable (but not essential)
A degree in a relevant subject (e.g. Marketing, Business, Data, Social Sciences) or equivalent experience
Previous placement, internship or early-career experience in insight, marketing or commercial roles
Exposure to market or consumer data tools (training will be provided)
Why Join Pilgrim's Europe?
This is a fantastic opportunity to build a career in insight within a supportive, collaborative team where your work will have real commercial impact.
We offer:
A clear early-career development opportunity with structured learning
Full training across industry-leading insight platforms
Exposure to Customer, Category, Marketing and Innovation teams
A professional, office-based environment with strong team collaboration
A values-led culture focused on ownership, curiosity and practical impact
Competitive salary and benefits
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If you're analytical, curious and excited about learning how insight shapes real business decisions, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply now and take the first step in your insight career with Pilgrim's Europe.