Undergraduate Placement

About the OpportunityWe are pleased to offer a 6-8 week paid industry placement for undergraduate students interested in gaining hands-on experience in a real project environment.Students will join our team on a live project and gain exposure to research design, data analysis and project delivery. About Us Impact is an energetic, ambitious and people-led research agency.We work with forward-thinking organisations to solve complex business challenges through high-quality insight, delivered at pace.Were a team of curious thinkers, strong communicators and problem-solvers who believe that the best research comes from getting out there - building relationships, understanding perspectives and asking the right questions.We combine rigorous thinking with creativity and commercial focus to deliver insight that genuinely influences decision-making. While were proud of the work we deliver, what really defines Impact is our people and culture. Were supportive, inclusive and sociable. People are trusted, recognised for their contributions and encouraged to develop in ways that suit their strengths and interests. Mentoring and coaching are built into how we manage and develop our team.The Work We DoWe are a mixed-methods research agency, delivering qualitative and quantitative projects in the UK and internationally. Most of our work is ad-hoc and bespoke, designed specifically around our clients objectives, ranging from fast-turnaround projects to longer-term trackers and programmes.Our work covers the full research lifecycle, from design and fieldwork through to analysis, storytelling and strategic recommendations. We also have in-house expertise in advanced analytical methods, enabling us to combine data sources and go deeper to deliver truly actionable insight.Placement Overview Duration: 6-8 weeksType: Paid placementLocation: 3 The Quintet, Churchfield Road, Walton-on-Thames, Surrey, KT12 2TZStart date: FlexibleWorking arrangement: Hybrid working environmentEligibility: Undergraduate students from programmes involving data analysis, social sciences, business, research, statistics, psychology or similar fields.What Students Will DoStudents will be able to get involved in a variety of activities that contribute to the success of a project and the company, including: Data cleaning and processingChart production and data visualisationQuality assurance and cross-checkingNote-taking during meetings or workshopsGeneral research and project support tasksSupport with sales and marketing activity (e.g. proposals, blog posts, social media)Skills Gained - Students will gain practical data experience, understanding of quality workflows, exposure to project delivery, collaboration skills, and transferrable skills such as communication, time management and attention to detail.Support for Students - We provide a named supervisor, onboarding, regular check-ins, feedback and a completion certificate if required.Application Process - To apply, students should send a short CV and a 150-word statement of interest.TPBN1_UKTJ