Placement title: Data & Business Transformation Placement

Location: Chiswick, London

Role type: Approximately 12-month work placement commencing mid-June 2027 and finishing at the end of June 2028

Way of working: Our hybrid working policy requires 10 days in the office per month. However, experience shows that placement students get the most from their placement by spending at least three, ideally four, days a week in the office.

Applications are open now and will close on 13 November, so be sure to apply before the deadline.

Who are we?

Pernod Ricard is a worldwide leader in the spirits and champagne industry, blending traditional craftsmanship, state-of-the-art brand development, and global distribution technologies. Our prestigious portfolio of premium to luxury brands includes Absolut vodka, Ricard pastis, Ballantine’s, Chivas Regal, Royal Salute, and The Glenlivet Scotch whiskies, Jameson Irish whiskey, Martell cognac, Havana Club rum, Beefeater gin, Malibu liqueur and Mumm and Perrier-Jouët champagnes. Our mission is to ensure the long-term growth of our brands with full respect for people and the environment, while empowering our employees around the world to be ambassadors of our purposeful, inclusive and responsible culture of authentic conviviality.

The Opportunity

Data & Business Transformation

Help improve the data behind the way our business works. As we move from older systems to new global standards across the UK and Northern Europe, you'll support the work needed to make our data accurate, consistent and ready for the transition. Working with project teams and senior stakeholders, you'll help check data quality, identify issues, support shared data standards and track and communicate progress using Excel and AI tools. Alongside this, you'll support change management by helping develop and roll out toolkits, coordinate project activities and capture meeting notes and actions. You'll gain practical experience in data governance—how a business manages and maintains reliable data—as well as programme coordination and business transformation. If you enjoy working with data, investigating inconsistencies and helping people work through change, this could be a great fit.

What you'll bring

We're looking for someone who is:

·       Comfortable working with data, with the patience and attention to detail to spot errors and inconsistencies.

·       Curious about how reliable data and better systems can improve the way a business works.

·       A structured problem-solver who enjoys investigating issues and explaining findings clearly.

·       Excited about AI and keen to find smarter, faster ways of getting things done.

·       Excellent at engaging people and building trusted relationships.

·       Highly organised, adaptable and comfortable managing changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Degree Disciplines

·       Economics

·       Business Analytics

·       Mathematics or Statistics

·       Data Science

·       Finance, a science subject or a related analytical discipline

·       Business or Management, particularly with an interest in data, systems or business change

Relevant Experience

Relevant experience could include working with spreadsheets, checking or organising data, researching a problem or coordinating a project. This could come from your degree, societies, part-time work or a previous placement.

Skills & Capabilities

·       Confidence using Excel to organise, check and analyse information.

·       An interest in using AI tools to summarise information and work more efficiently, with care when handling data and checking outputs.

·       An analytical approach and close attention to detail when checking data quality and investigating inconsistencies.

·       Stakeholder management and relationship building.

·       Clear written and presentation skills to share findings, project updates and guidance with colleagues.

·       Good planning and organisation skills to coordinate activities, capture actions and keep track of progress.

What You'll Gain

·       Hands-on experience in data quality, data governance and the transition to new systems and global standards.

·       Ownership of meaningful projects as a fully integrated member of the team.

·       Experience working with project teams and senior stakeholders on change management and programme coordination across the UK and Northern Europe.

·       Ongoing coaching and development from an experienced manager and team.

Why Join Us?

At Pernod Ricard, our people are at the heart of everything we do. When you join us, you'll become part of a global business with a proud heritage, an unrivalled portfolio of iconic brands and an ambitious future. Guided by our shared values, you'll thrive in a culture built on Collective Spirit, where talented people come together across teams, functions and markets to collaborate, learn from one another and achieve great things. As you Craft Your Path, you'll have opportunities to develop new skills, explore different experiences and grow your career with the support of a business that invests in its people. Together, as we Cultivate the Future, you'll help shape a more sustainable and responsible world, creating Good Times from a Good Place while making a positive impact on our people, communities and planet.

What We Offer

At Pernod Ricard, we believe that when our people thrive, our business thrives. That's why we offer a range of benefits** designed to support your financial wellbeing, health and lifestyle, helping you bring your best self to work every day.

Learning & Development: Take part in our Learning & Development Programme, with in-person workshops at Chiswick covering self-awareness, presenting with impact, personal branding, delivering results and managing stakeholders.

Reward & Financial Wellbeing: Competitive salary, annual bonus, Profit Share, eligibility to join our pension, share ownership opportunities and income protection.

Health & Wellbeing: Private medical insurance, virtual GP access, mental health support and specialist wellbeing resources for every stage of life.

Work & Life: Flexible and hybrid working, up to 15 days working remotely abroad, enhanced family leave, paid volunteering days and lifestyle benefits.

Growth & Recognition: Career development opportunities, global experiences, colleague recognition programmes and product allowances that help you grow and celebrate success.

Next Steps

Application Process

Stage 1: Submit your CV and online application.

Stage 2: If successful, attend a short Microsoft Teams interview with our Early Careers team.

Stage 3: Complete the personality / technical skills assessment.

Stage 4: Attend either an assessment centre or an interview with the manager of the team you have applied to join.

We believe diverse perspectives, experiences and identities make us stronger. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels respected, valued and able to thrive. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and encourage candidates from under-represented groups to apply. Recruitment decisions are based on skills, experience and potential.

We're committed to creating an inclusive and accessible recruitment experience that recognises different needs and preferences. If you require any reasonable adjustments or additional support at any stage of the recruitment process, please send us an email at [email protected]. We'll work with you to provide appropriate support wherever possible.

Learn more about Pernod Ricard  https://www.pernod-ricard.com/en     

**Benefits and offerings may vary by location, employing entity, role and eligibility.   

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