About The Role
We have an exciting opportunity to join our Property Team for a 12 month industrial Placement as a Location Planning and Market Analysis Advisor.
This placement will focus on detailed and robust research & analysis to support the Location Planning and wider Property team, including research into grocery competition activity, supporting the Location Planning function with the provision of timely and accurate maps, data and reports. Providing efficient admin, planning and ad hoc spatial analysis, and will support the regular forecasting and ad hoc projects.
The role will include
Provide and collate competitor information and data to inform the Estate strategy and ensure store developments are appropriate to local customers
Support the Location Planning and Property team by providing regular data and analysis.
Help to deliver competitor insight that visibly impacts upon strategic decisions i.e. Defensive plans to counteract new competitor openings
Update the internal competitor database using future store planning updates and other available sources to ensure all analysis is based on accurate information
Become a functional expert in Location Planning systems
Support the store and impact sales forecasting process by producing data, maps, reports and other material leading to more accurate sales forecasting
Work as an integral part of any confidential ad hoc project teams
About You
Be studying for a Geography or closely related degree discipline
Have an understanding of UK planning process and good knowledge of competitor store formats and size measurements is an advantage
Good understanding of maps, geography and GIS tools
Ability to work in a team and under your own initiative with intermediate proficiency in using Excel. GIS experience is preferable, as is an understanding of Alteryx
Strong strong attention to detail and excellent organisational skills, good logical thinking
Experience in data management would be useful
Ability to build strong relationships at all levels with the ability to influence
Customer focussed with a positive attitude
About The Company
We design, build, develop and maintain all of our properties across the UK from our supermarkets and manufacturing sites to our distribution centres and Head Office.
Driving a variety of exciting property projects, we aim to provide the best shopping experience to our customers and great working environments for our colleagues.
From architectural design, construction and maintenance to project and asset management, we focus on quality and getting every detail just right. Constantly looking to do things even better, we listen to our customers to make their shopping trips easier and work closely with our colleagues to deliver hundreds of store refits every year.
You’ll spend the majority of your time in Hilmore House working alongside your team.
Our aim to offer more of what matters extends to our employees too. Join us and you can expect to enjoy great career prospects and a very competitive pay and benefits package. In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a discount card for you and one for your friend or family member giving you 15% off your shopping and your family / friend 10% off in Morrisons. We also offer great annual leave entitlement, My Perks discounts and much more besides.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community
Skills Required
- Currently studying for a Geography degree or closely related discipline
- Understanding of maps, geography, and GIS tools
- Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel
- Ability to work collaboratively and independently
- Strong attention to detail and excellent organisational skills
- Good logical thinking and analytical ability
- Ability to build strong relationships and influence stakeholders
- Customer-focused attitude
- Understanding of the UK planning process
- Knowledge of competitor store formats and size measurements
- GIS experience
- Understanding of Alteryx
- Experience in data management
Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited and has not been reviewed or approved by Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Shopping discounts and everyday savings programs are highlighted as meaningful perks that add tangible value. Feedback suggests these benefits are particularly attractive for those who regularly shop with the company.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Holiday entitlement is described as generous for the sector and can increase with service. Feedback suggests this breadth of leave stands out compared with basic retail provisions.
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Parental & Family Support — Enhanced family-related leave, including support for maternity, adoption, paternity, neonatal and fertility needs, is emphasized as a strong part of the package. Feedback suggests these policies exceed standard retail expectations.
Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited Insights
What We Do
Morrisons is a UK-based supermarket and integrated food business serving customers through a nationwide network of stores and online delivery channels. Its operations span grocery retail, wholesale, distribution, and food manufacturing. The company sells a broad range of fresh and packaged foods and emphasizes vertical integration, sourcing and processing about half of its fresh food itself, with a purpose of making good food affordable for everyone.
