WGSN
Role overview We are looking for a Senior Consultant (Maternity Cover) to join our dynamic, ambitious and close-knit consultancy team. Working closely with our team of global consultants, you will be responsible for working with a defined set of clients, developing commercial solutions that address their needs and leading project teams to deliver inspiring, market-leading insights. This role is a 6-month fixed-term maternity cover contract. This is an office-based role out of our London office. Working at WGSN Together, we create tomorrow A career with WGSN is fast-paced, exciting and full of opportunities to grow and develop. We're a team of consumer and design trend forecasters, content creators, designers, data analysts, advisory consultants and much more, united by a common goal: to create tomorrow. WGSN's trusted consumer and design forecasts power outstanding product design, enabling our customers to create a better future. Our services cover consumer insights, beauty, consumer tech, fashion, interiors, lifestyle, food and drink forecasting, data analytics and expert advisory. If you are an expert in your field, we want to hear from you. Role overview In order to succeed in this role, you will need to demonstrate: Proven experience of working in Trend Forecasting, and confident in translating macro, cultural and consumer trends into thought-provoking insight across key industries of Food & Drink, Fashion, Beauty and Interiors. A strong background in consulting, ideally within an agency environment, with extensive experience leading and delivering consultancy to senior clients across projects that blend qualitative and quantitative research to deliver exemplary solutions. You will be an excellent collaborator, highly commercial, and seen as a trusted industry expert who delivers thought leadership and considered solutions to clients across industries and complex briefs. The team You will be part of a dynamic and high-performing team, made up of 40+ consultants, strategists and trend researchers who bring together bespoke solutions for a wide range of clients across the globe. You will be working with industry experts and thought leaders with backgrounds in creative strategy, product innovation, design, marketing, buying and merchandising, data analytics and of course, trend forecasting. Key accountabilities Work with the Director and Mindset Senior Leadership to deliver the defined Consultancy strategy to clients, ensuring the appropriate methodologies and frameworks are employed for all project teams. Work closely with the Account Management and Sales teams to lead and develop key high-value accounts, proactively seeking to broaden commercial opportunities with clients. 'Expert' in the client relationship - able to articulate client needs & motivations, business objectives and ROI, and flex confidently across industries as needed. Own & manage a defined set of accounts, delivering against complex, strategic briefs. Lead qualitative and quantitative primary and secondary research across a variety of methodologies, to provide actionable trend forecasts that will benefit our clients' future business Develop research methodologies and design project frameworks to individual project requirements, training and overseeing junior team members on methodologies where applicable. Accountable for the relevancy and quality of the work delivered to selected clients, evaluating feedback to maintain and improve standards Travel nationally and internationally to deliver high-value consulting projects to clients. Work across time zones with a diverse set of clients. This list is not exhaustive and there may be other activities you are required to deliver. Skills, experience & qualifications required Agency experience is a must, demonstrating an understanding of the operational models that underpin commercial success for consultancy. Proven experience working with clients in one or more of WGSN's focus industries (Food & Drink, Fashion, Beauty, Interiors), and confident in delivering insights to senior client stakeholders. Strong knowledge of consumer behaviour, cultural insights, and marketing trends, with the ability to pinpoint trends that will have a great impact across industries. A solution-minded approach, with experience in working across multiple research methodologies (qualitative and quantitative) to develop thought-provoking insight. Analytical problem-solving skills with experience in solving unstructured problems involving quantitative data, through a structured and hypothesis-driven approach. A critical thinker, able to consider both strategic and tactical implications. Highly skilled verbal and written communicator. Ability to lead project teams, prioritise workload, and support other members of team. Comfortable and proficient in leading projects and initiatives across multi-functional teams and multiple time zones. Technical skills: Microsoft Office, Google Workspace. A basic knowledge of data visualisation software such as Tableau is an advantage. What we offer Our benefits and wellbeing package offers flexible benefits you can tailor to your own personal needs, including: 25 days of holiday per year - with an option to buy/ sell up to 5 days Pension, Life Assurance and Income Protection Flexible benefits platform with options including Private Medical, Dental Insurance & Critical Illness Employee assistance programme, season ticket loans and cycle to work scheme Volunteering opportunities and charitable giving options Great learning and development opportunities. More about WGSN WGSN is the global authority on consumer trend forecasting. We help brands around the world create the right products at the right time for tomorrow’s consumer. Our values We Are Everywhere The future is everything, it happens everywhere. WGSN is the world-leading forecaster because we track and analyse consumer behaviours, product innovation, design and creativity, everywhere. We Are Future Focused We utilise our global resources and intelligence to research, source and analyse quantitative and qualitative data to produce our forecasts. Everything we do is focused on working with our customers to create a successful and positive tomorrow. We Are Rigorous We source, review and assess quantitative and qualitative data to produce robust, actionable forecasts. To provide credible insights and design solutions for our clients, it is essential that rigour runs through everything we do. Our culture An inclusive culture is one of our key priorities. We want our people to truly be themselves and thrive. We love having a diverse team of people who bring new ideas, different strengths and perspectives & reflect the global audience we work with. Inclusive workforce We are committed to supporting the environment and sustainability, including ensuring our pension plan defaults to sustainable options and striving to be net zero by 2030. Recognising great performance is a key part of our culture. Our Awards schemes recognise and reward the brilliant achievements of our people. We offer a flexible working environment with a wide range of flexible, hybrid and agile working arrangements. Conversations about flexible working have always been-and will continue to be-actively encouraged here, but we do not offer full remote working. We want to ensure everyone has the opportunity to perform their best when interviewing, so if you require any reasonable adjustments that would make you more comfortable during the process, please let us know so that we can do our best to support you. A Note for Applicants We use AI to help our team screen applications and identify candidates whose skills and experience match the role. This technology removes personal information to promote a fair and unbiased process. We believe this tool helps us find the best talent while maintaining transparency and fairness. A Note for Recruiters Thank you so much for your interest in working with us at WGSN! Our internal Talent Acquisition team takes care of all our recruitment efforts. When we need some extra help, we partner with agencies on our Preferred Supplier List (PSL) that truly understand our business, culture and ways of working together. Since we focus on these established partnerships, we're unable to respond to unsolicited contacts or CVs from outside our PSL. But don’t worry! If we decide to explore new partnerships, we'll be sure to reach out.
Role overview We are looking for a Senior Consultant (Maternity Cover) to join our dynamic, ambitious and close-knit consultancy team. Working closely with our team of global consultants, you will be responsible for working with a defined set of clients, developing commercial solutions that address their needs and leading project teams to deliver inspiring, market-leading insights. This role is a 6-month fixed-term maternity cover contract. This is an office-based role out of our London office. Working at WGSN Together, we create tomorrow A career with WGSN is fast-paced, exciting and full of opportunities to grow and develop. We're a team of consumer and design trend forecasters, content creators, designers, data analysts, advisory consultants and much more, united by a common goal: to create tomorrow. WGSN's trusted consumer and design forecasts power outstanding product design, enabling our customers to create a better future. Our services cover consumer insights, beauty, consumer tech, fashion, interiors, lifestyle, food and drink forecasting, data analytics and expert advisory. If you are an expert in your field, we want to hear from you. Role overview In order to succeed in this role, you will need to demonstrate: Proven experience of working in Trend Forecasting, and confident in translating macro, cultural and consumer trends into thought-provoking insight across key industries of Food & Drink, Fashion, Beauty and Interiors. A strong background in consulting, ideally within an agency environment, with extensive experience leading and delivering consultancy to senior clients across projects that blend qualitative and quantitative research to deliver exemplary solutions. You will be an excellent collaborator, highly commercial, and seen as a trusted industry expert who delivers thought leadership and considered solutions to clients across industries and complex briefs. The team You will be part of a dynamic and high-performing team, made up of 40+ consultants, strategists and trend researchers who bring together bespoke solutions for a wide range of clients across the globe. You will be working with industry experts and thought leaders with backgrounds in creative strategy, product innovation, design, marketing, buying and merchandising, data analytics and of course, trend forecasting. Key accountabilities Work with the Director and Mindset Senior Leadership to deliver the defined Consultancy strategy to clients, ensuring the appropriate methodologies and frameworks are employed for all project teams. Work closely with the Account Management and Sales teams to lead and develop key high-value accounts, proactively seeking to broaden commercial opportunities with clients. 'Expert' in the client relationship - able to articulate client needs & motivations, business objectives and ROI, and flex confidently across industries as needed. Own & manage a defined set of accounts, delivering against complex, strategic briefs. Lead qualitative and quantitative primary and secondary research across a variety of methodologies, to provide actionable trend forecasts that will benefit our clients' future business Develop research methodologies and design project frameworks to individual project requirements, training and overseeing junior team members on methodologies where applicable. Accountable for the relevancy and quality of the work delivered to selected clients, evaluating feedback to maintain and improve standards Travel nationally and internationally to deliver high-value consulting projects to clients. Work across time zones with a diverse set of clients. This list is not exhaustive and there may be other activities you are required to deliver. Skills, experience & qualifications required Agency experience is a must, demonstrating an understanding of the operational models that underpin commercial success for consultancy. Proven experience working with clients in one or more of WGSN's focus industries (Food & Drink, Fashion, Beauty, Interiors), and confident in delivering insights to senior client stakeholders. Strong knowledge of consumer behaviour, cultural insights, and marketing trends, with the ability to pinpoint trends that will have a great impact across industries. A solution-minded approach, with experience in working across multiple research methodologies (qualitative and quantitative) to develop thought-provoking insight. Analytical problem-solving skills with experience in solving unstructured problems involving quantitative data, through a structured and hypothesis-driven approach. A critical thinker, able to consider both strategic and tactical implications. Highly skilled verbal and written communicator. Ability to lead project teams, prioritise workload, and support other members of team. Comfortable and proficient in leading projects and initiatives across multi-functional teams and multiple time zones. Technical skills: Microsoft Office, Google Workspace. A basic knowledge of data visualisation software such as Tableau is an advantage. What we offer Our benefits and wellbeing package offers flexible benefits you can tailor to your own personal needs, including: 25 days of holiday per year - with an option to buy/ sell up to 5 days Pension, Life Assurance and Income Protection Flexible benefits platform with options including Private Medical, Dental Insurance & Critical Illness Employee assistance programme, season ticket loans and cycle to work scheme Volunteering opportunities and charitable giving options Great learning and development opportunities. More about WGSN WGSN is the global authority on consumer trend forecasting. We help brands around the world create the right products at the right time for tomorrow’s consumer. Our values We Are Everywhere The future is everything, it happens everywhere. WGSN is the world-leading forecaster because we track and analyse consumer behaviours, product innovation, design and creativity, everywhere. We Are Future Focused We utilise our global resources and intelligence to research, source and analyse quantitative and qualitative data to produce our forecasts. Everything we do is focused on working with our customers to create a successful and positive tomorrow. We Are Rigorous We source, review and assess quantitative and qualitative data to produce robust, actionable forecasts. To provide credible insights and design solutions for our clients, it is essential that rigour runs through everything we do. Our culture An inclusive culture is one of our key priorities. We want our people to truly be themselves and thrive. We love having a diverse team of people who bring new ideas, different strengths and perspectives & reflect the global audience we work with. Inclusive workforce We are committed to supporting the environment and sustainability, including ensuring our pension plan defaults to sustainable options and striving to be net zero by 2030. Recognising great performance is a key part of our culture. Our Awards schemes recognise and reward the brilliant achievements of our people. We offer a flexible working environment with a wide range of flexible, hybrid and agile working arrangements. Conversations about flexible working have always been-and will continue to be-actively encouraged here, but we do not offer full remote working. We want to ensure everyone has the opportunity to perform their best when interviewing, so if you require any reasonable adjustments that would make you more comfortable during the process, please let us know so that we can do our best to support you. A Note for Applicants We use AI to help our team screen applications and identify candidates whose skills and experience match the role. This technology removes personal information to promote a fair and unbiased process. We believe this tool helps us find the best talent while maintaining transparency and fairness. A Note for Recruiters Thank you so much for your interest in working with us at WGSN! Our internal Talent Acquisition team takes care of all our recruitment efforts. When we need some extra help, we partner with agencies on our Preferred Supplier List (PSL) that truly understand our business, culture and ways of working together. Since we focus on these established partnerships, we're unable to respond to unsolicited contacts or CVs from outside our PSL. But don’t worry! If we decide to explore new partnerships, we'll be sure to reach out.
Cast UK Limited
Isleworth, Middlesex
Finance Systems Analyst Isleworth Competitive Salary + Fantastic Benefits Role Profile Bunzl UK & Ireland supplies, through a number of specialist distribution businesses, a range of more than 100,000 products including food packaging, disposable supplies, catering equipment, healthcare consumables and cleaning and safety products to supermarkets, retailers, hotels, restaurants and caterers, construction companies, healthcare providers and other users. As Bunzl's outsourced recruitment partner, Cast UK are delighted to be managing the recruitment of all hires for the FSSC and are currently looking to recruit an Analyst for their Finance Shared Services. With a strong focus on upskilling members of their team, the line manager for this role is passionate about developing their colleagues. If you are adaptable, learn quickly and feel you'll thrive in an environment like this, then you will be given ample support and opportunities to develop your skills. As an entry-level position within the department, this is a great opportunity for a natural problem solver to join a great organisation and support continued development. Key Responsibilities Assist in generating routine Management Information reports and monthly KPI consolidation. Extract, modify, and analyse sales/purchasing data from both internal and third-party systems. Create and maintain Business Intelligence Dashboards for KPI and action-focused reporting. Keep an up-to-date repository of data reports for internal and external (Customer and Supplier) stakeholders. Ensure the integrity of system data, report exceptions, and enhance reporting processes. Collaborate closely with key stakeholders understanding their needs, offering support, and delivering data effectively and efficiently. Provide assistance to the Business Analytics team with impromptu reporting tasks. Skills & Experience Required Adaptability and a passion for learning is essential, Experience working with data and information, Strong problem-solving skills, Able to organise and prioritise workload, Task driven, Want to recruit a similar role? Cast UK is a leading executive consultancy, providing national recruitment solutions to both clients and candidates. Specialising in, HR, Procurement, Buying, Supply Chain, and Logistics, each member of our specialist team has a professional background specific to their recruiting sector. With this unique insight and knowledge, our consultants are able to place individuals from trainee through to main board. For more information on Cast UK or to discuss how we can find talent for your business then please visit
Finance Systems Analyst Isleworth Competitive Salary + Fantastic Benefits Role Profile Bunzl UK & Ireland supplies, through a number of specialist distribution businesses, a range of more than 100,000 products including food packaging, disposable supplies, catering equipment, healthcare consumables and cleaning and safety products to supermarkets, retailers, hotels, restaurants and caterers, construction companies, healthcare providers and other users. As Bunzl's outsourced recruitment partner, Cast UK are delighted to be managing the recruitment of all hires for the FSSC and are currently looking to recruit an Analyst for their Finance Shared Services. With a strong focus on upskilling members of their team, the line manager for this role is passionate about developing their colleagues. If you are adaptable, learn quickly and feel you'll thrive in an environment like this, then you will be given ample support and opportunities to develop your skills. As an entry-level position within the department, this is a great opportunity for a natural problem solver to join a great organisation and support continued development. Key Responsibilities Assist in generating routine Management Information reports and monthly KPI consolidation. Extract, modify, and analyse sales/purchasing data from both internal and third-party systems. Create and maintain Business Intelligence Dashboards for KPI and action-focused reporting. Keep an up-to-date repository of data reports for internal and external (Customer and Supplier) stakeholders. Ensure the integrity of system data, report exceptions, and enhance reporting processes. Collaborate closely with key stakeholders understanding their needs, offering support, and delivering data effectively and efficiently. Provide assistance to the Business Analytics team with impromptu reporting tasks. Skills & Experience Required Adaptability and a passion for learning is essential, Experience working with data and information, Strong problem-solving skills, Able to organise and prioritise workload, Task driven, Want to recruit a similar role? Cast UK is a leading executive consultancy, providing national recruitment solutions to both clients and candidates. Specialising in, HR, Procurement, Buying, Supply Chain, and Logistics, each member of our specialist team has a professional background specific to their recruiting sector. With this unique insight and knowledge, our consultants are able to place individuals from trainee through to main board. For more information on Cast UK or to discuss how we can find talent for your business then please visit
