Job Title: Senior Consultant – Consumer Insight ( Retail)Reference: EI1638636LonMCRJob ID: 921737Location: London, Greater London, United KingdomSalary: Competitive (47,440 per Annum)Employment: Permanent / Full-timePosted: 2026-08-05Company: GlobalData PlcManaging Consultant – RetailLocation: London Location type: HybridWho we are…GlobalData operates an intelligence platform that empowers leaders to act decisively in a world of complexity and change.By uniting proprietary data, human expertise, and purpose-built AI into a single, connected platform, we help organizations see what’s coming, move faster, and lead with confidence.Our solutions are used by over 5,000 organizations across the world’s largest industries, delivering tailored intelligence that supports strategic planning, innovation, risk management, and sustainable growth.Why join GlobalData?GlobalData is at a pivotal point in its growth journey and we need curious, ambitious, courageous people to support us in achieving our vision to deliver intelligence that transforms uncertainty into opportunity for the world’s most successful organizations. Our big ambitions mean that life at GlobalData is fast paced, entrepreneurial and rewarding. Working together in an intellectually challenging environment, where learning is super-charged to keep us on our toes, the highly stimulating, fast-paced, global environment we operate in, and our bold ambitions result in unique learning opportunities for our people.The role…We are recruiting a Retail Senior Consultant to join our Consumer Custom Solutions Team. You will work with leading retail brands to deliver bespoke research, data solutions and consumer insights across the retail sector.This is a client-facing role combining project coordination, analytical delivery and opportunities to support junior colleagues. You will manage defined projects and workstreams, contribute to research methodologies, review outputs and translate complex data into clear, commercially relevant insights and recommendations. You will work with the support of a senior team member, who will retain overall responsibility for complex methodologies, final quality assurance and senior client relationships.What you’ll be doing…Manage defined projects and workstreams from kick-off to delivery, with oversight from a senior team member.Coordinate project teams and provide day-to-day guidance to junior colleagues.Conduct secondary research, data analysis, market sizing and insight development.Contribute to research approaches that meet agreed client needs, budgets and timelines.Monitor progress, identify risks and escalate significant delivery issues.Conduct initial quality checks, with final approval provided by the senior project lead.Participate in client meetings, provide progress updates and support final presentations.Support the design and delivery of interviews, surveys and store audits.Liaise with external research partners using agreed project plans and methodologies.Share knowledge and provide informal support to junior colleagues.What we’re looking for…Relevant experience in consulting, strategic analysis and/or market research.Experience in the retail or consumer sectors, or a clear interest and appetite to develop knowledge and expertise in this area.Practical experience in market sizing, data analysis and modelling.Confidence working with large or complex datasets, applying established methodologies and clearly documenting assumptions.A highly analytical and structured mindset, with the ability to synthesise data into clear insights and commercially relevant recommendations.Demonstrable experience managing defined projects or workstreams in a fast-paced environment while balancing quality, deadlines and agreed budgets.Experience coordinating project teams and providing day-to-day guidance or informal support to junior colleagues.Strong communication and stakeholder-management skills, including contributing to client meetings and presenting project findings.Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills are essential.Experience with Power BI or another data-visualisation tool is desirable.In addition to a rewarding career, we support our GlobalData colleagues with a range of benefits across health, finances, fitness, travel, tech and more. To find out more about the roles and benefits on offer in your region, visit careers.globaldata.comGlobalData believes strongly in the value of diversity and creating supportive, inclusive environments where our colleagues can succeed. As such, we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. GlobalData is determined to ensure that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, age, disability, religion, belief, sexual orientation, marital status, race, or is disadvantaged by conditions or requirements which cannot be shown to be justifiable.#LI-HYBRID #LI-UD1
Senior Consultant – Consumer Insight ( Retail) in London employer: GlobalData
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