Welcome to the Ocado Retail Graduate Scheme
We’re Ocado Retail. We’re the people powering
Ocado.com, the UK’s fastest-growing grocer, and
Zoom by Ocado, our almost-as-fast-growing, same-day grocery service.
As the world’s biggest and best online-only grocer, we work tirelessly to bring more of what matters to our customers:
unbeatable range, fair value, and effortless convenience.
Our business is a joint venture between Marks & Spencer Group and Ocado Group. It’s a successful combination of
award-winning customer service and
unrivaled customer data; world-leading technology and logistics from Ocado Group, and
unrivaled product development from M&S. We’re the largest online-only grocery in the world, and we’ve got huge plans to grow even bigger in the next few years.
We’re an exceptional and mighty bunch of colleagues who are inspired by our three awesome values:
Always be curious, Bring your best self, and Challenge what's possible. We’re growing fast, and we’re looking for like-minded people to join us for the next step of this
incredible journey.
Our graduate scheme will give you a
broad understanding of the whole business but is divided into four distinct streams covering our key functions in Buying, Marketing, Finance, and Insight to ensure you will finish the scheme with the skills needed to move into a full-time role.
The streams come together for induction into the whole business at the start of the scheme, as well as regular learning and development sessions (and of course the odd social event!). We ask that you only apply to one scheme.
Across all the streams we look to give you
responsibility from day one as we believe the best way to learn is by doing, though we’ll be here to support you the whole way. So if you are looking for an exciting first step into retail at a fast-growing business, this is the scheme for you.
The Insights Graduate Scheme
The Insight team is at the heart of the Ocado retail – from advising the buying team on promotions to run and products to the range, to understanding how our customers buy their weekly shopping through to building models for new loyalty schemes and personalised marketing campaigns – data and insight are critical to everything we do. Our analysts become experts in the business function they support and develop the skills to produce great insight.
What we are looking for
- Someone who is passionate about understanding data, and market trends, and applying their understanding to real-world scenarios
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Analytical, and data-driven individual who can build relationships to deliver the best results to our clients and customers.
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An individual who is keen to learn new skills, build on their existing knowledge, and intellectually challenge the norm to help develop the business
What you’ll be doing
- The insight stream encompasses 4 x 6-month placements in analyst teams across the business; including Marketing, Operations, Forecasting, Customer Research, Web Merchandising and Trading (Range, Pricing and Promotions)
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Within each rotation, you’ll be an integral part of the team, delivering on key projects for the team and wider business
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After each rotation, we will discuss your preferences for your next placement and try to match your needs with those of the business
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During your final rotation, you will be encouraged to apply for permanent roles
What We Will Be Giving You
- As part of your onboarding, you will meet your support team; this consists of your Department Coach/Mentor, Business Coach/Mentor and HR Business Partner - they will support with the facilitation of successful learning outcomes along with general day-to-day support and guidance
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We will be supporting your development and will be making sure during your placements you develop the key analyst competencies: Communication Skills, Technical Expertise, Project Management and Commercial thinking. You will become an expert in SQL, Tableau, and Excel and have the opportunity to learn Python. Every Wednesday afternoon you will join the rest of the analyst team to work on developing both your technical abilities and analyst competencies.
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A friendly and inclusive work environment at the U.K.’s fastest-growing online Grocer!
What You Need To Apply
- A 2:1 degree or higher having studied an undergraduate degree in Mathematics, STEM, Data Science and Analytics or an undergraduate degree that includes analytical modules, such as Business Management
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Must graduate from an accredited UK University
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Legal right to work in the United Kingdom upon scheme commencement
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Commercial awareness and problem-solving ability
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Excellent Excel skills and experience with programming languages (such as SQL, R, Python, VBA, and JavaScript) would be advantageous
What We Offer You
- Exciting company benefits through Reward Gateway including discounts at Cinemas, Buyagift, Gyms, Prezzo, Vodafone, and many more!
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Discount card for the Galleria - providing 10-20% at many of the stores and restaurants (found across the road from our Head Office)
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Private medical insurance
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Income Protection & Life Assurance
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Enhanced Pension Scheme (with 7% matching)
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26 days holiday
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15% Ocado discount and 20% Marks and Spencer discount
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Hybrid working
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Regular socials
Where you’ll be working
Our head office is in Hatfield, Hertfordshire where we expect all colleagues to be based for at least three days per week. There’s free parking on site and we’re less than 10 miles from the M25, an easy drive from North London, Watford, St Albans and Luton amongst other towns. There’s also a free shuttle bus to and from Hatfield station, just 20 minutes from central London.
Our Commitment to Inclusion & Diversity
We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We aim for diversity within our workforce. We welcome applications from people from diverse backgrounds, including disabled candidates, Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates, LGBTQ+ as well as non-binary candidates, and those with experience of mental health problems.
We always want our colleagues to bring their best selves to work and we commit to helping them be at their best. Inclusion & Diversity is about respecting and celebrating differences and embracing the view that differences can be a strength, whether that be our employees, customers, suppliers and the environment we operate in.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
Ocado Retail Ltd is an equal opportunities employer and as such makes every effort to ensure that all potential employers are treated fairly and equally, regardless of their sex, sexual orientation, marital status, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion, age, disability or union membership status
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Start Date:
The expected start date for this programme will be early September 2023 - all applicants must be available for a September 2023 start date and willing to enroll in the full scheme duration
Application Closing Date: Monday 10th April 2023 - we will be in touch with applicants following the close date.
Please ensure you attach your cover letter alongside your CV.