Where Curiosity Drives Careers and Research Fuels Impact.

Discover what it’s like to be part of Kadence UK.

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Working at Kadence UK

At Kadence, we turn curiosity into clarity and insight into action for our clients. Our team thrives in a culture that champions innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. Whether uncovering the next big trend or helping global brands make smarter decisions, you’ll be part of a dynamic environment where your ideas are valued and your impact is tangible. Join us and be at the forefront of market research that shapes the future.

At Kadence, creating a welcoming and respectful environment for our team is core to our company culture and our business. We purposefully champion a culture where everyone belongs and can contribute to our business success. We strive to build a supportive work environment that drives innovation and reinforces a culture where all team members feel welcome, respected and valued.

Understanding different cultures and attitudes allows us to embrace different perspectives that increase our ability to listen, learn, create and innovate.

Explore Life at Kadence UK

Why You'll Love It
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Benefits and Perks

We strive to provide a safe, healthy, and respectful work environment where our team have the support they need and the peace of mind they deserve.

We love to celebrate our people and success with regular team socials throughout the year.

We have regular employee awards rewarding hard work and dedication, together with other team incentives.

Kadence’s benefits are designed to meet the varied and evolving needs of our diverse workforce while enabling team members (whom we call Kaddies) and their families to thrive in their daily lives. They aim to support our team at every life stage.

These include, but are not limited to:

Competitive Pay

Competitive salaries, based on role, skill, experience and location.

Healthcare That Works for You

Healthcare options aimed at improving the quality of care while limiting out-of-pocket costs.

Support for Families

Family care resources include an enhanced maternity package, long-term care coverage, parental leave, and family-building benefits that support options such as fertility treatments and adoptions.

Mental Health Resources

Free mental health and well-being resources.

Retirement and Savings Plans

Retirement and savings programs that help our Kaddies adapt to changing needs and unexpected events and drive financial security in the present and the future.

Performance-Based Bonuses

An annual bonus plan is tied to the Company’s fiscal-year performance and recognizes the contributions team members make to business results.

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Career Growth and Professional Development

At Kadence UK, we invest in the talent development, career mobility, safety, and overall well-being of our people to inspire and empower them to do their best. We welcome talent of all kinds and seek to cultivate an environment where every individual feels supported in exploring their career ambitions.

We are committed to the continuous development of our workforce, offering an array of learning and development opportunities that enable our team to make the most of their careers at Kadence, regardless of their unique aspirations and seniority.

Onboarding new talent

New recruits are provided with a comprehensive induction schedule for their first few weeks with us, allowing them to meet the team and be part of projects right from their first day. They are encouraged to provide feedback every month during their probation period, which offers valuable learnings and improvement opportunities.

Staff Training

We’re committed to providing continuous training for all our staff through a combination of courses offered by professional bodies, external training providers, conferences, trade shows, or less formal in-house lunch and learn sessions, and senior staff mentoring and teaching. Our internal training platform, Kadence University, enhances this.

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Work from anywhere

Kadence UK supports flexible ways of working. We offer a hybrid work arrangement. We encourage as much face-to-face interaction as possible. We help overseas locations too – you can work where you work best – whether at home, at the office, or at times, somewhere else entirely. As long as you have wi-fi, you’re all set.

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Benefits for our Kaddies

We proudly offer a comprehensive benefits package to support well-being, work-life balance, and long-term goals.

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

A confidential 24/7 support service providing expert personal, work, or wellbeing guidance.

Enhanced Maternity Package

Additional support during this critical time.

Generous Annual Leave

25 days of holiday, plus 2–3 additional days during our annual Christmas closure (subject to annual review). Holiday allowance increases by 1 day after 3, 5, 7, 9, and 11 years of service, up to a maximum of 30 days.

Group Income Protection and Life Cover

Financial protection through our group policies.

Hybrid Work

Flexible work-from-home and hybrid arrangements.

Pension Scheme

Company pension with 4% employer contribution, increasing to 5% after five years of service.

Private Medical Insurance

Access to Vitality Health after 6 months of employment.

Referral Bonuses

Sourcing talent through prior work relationships.

Season Ticket Loans

Interest-free loans to support your commute.

Meet Our Senior Team

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Cindi Collett

Specialist sectors B2B, B2C: CPG, Retail, Financial Services, and Healthcare Current location UK

Cindi is a seasoned market research professional with extensive experience in multiple market research disciplines. She has worked with clients from all over the globe in multiple sectors, including Food and Beverage, CPG, manufacturing, technology, and finance.

Rupert Sinclair

Specialist sectors Food & Beverage, Financial Services, Tech & Telco, B2B Current location UK
Rupert is passionate about helping brands innovate. He’s a frequent conference speaker on the subject of innovation in market research, regularly sharing new techniques and technologies that are enabling brands to access previously untapped insights.

Bianca Abulafia

Specialist sectors Automotive, Media, Kids Current location UK

Bianca helps businesses understand how to get the most out of qualitative research, working across our offices globally to design approaches that get to the heart of what’s driving behavior. Bianca is a frequent conference speaker on all things qual – both in the US and the UK.

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Amy Lo

Current location UK

Amy has worked at Kadence for over ten years, joining the global market research agency after starting her career in larger research agencies. She is passionate about delivering insights worth sharing—insights that make our clients proud to circulate within their businesses. Amy enjoys exploring innovative techniques and processes to maximise quality and efficiency as a mixed methods researcher.

Our Culture

Curious
Curious.

A question unanswered is our favorite type of question. We relentlessly pursue answers to uncover hidden gems of knowledge. We help brands discover answers to the who, what, when, where, and why so they can make game-changing decisions.

Dependable
Dependable.

Trust between our agency and our brand partners is at the very core of everything we do. We are reliable and true to our word. If we make a promise, we will move mountains to deliver.

Agile
Agile.

We are adaptive and responsive to your changing research needs. We understand no research project is ever linear, consumer behaviors are constantly in flux, and your business needs often change. We are flexible to your changing needs.

Genuine
Genuine.

We communicate and connect on a genuine level. With a true appreciation and understanding of your wants and needs, we strive to form trustworthy and reliable relationships with our clients and the brands we help. We want you to be successful and reach your goals, and you will feel it with every interaction between our company and yours.

Futurists
Futurists.

We see patterns that help uncover future predictions in behaviors and results. We are always seeking to understand “what’s next” for you and your brand, and the best path forward to achieve your vision of success.

Life at Kadence UK: Team, Culture and Adventures

At Kadence UK, we’re more than just colleagues—we’re a community. Our culture is built on collaboration, inclusivity, and a shared passion for innovation. Whether working on exciting projects, celebrating milestones, or embarking on team adventures, we create an environment where everyone feels valued and inspired.

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Why Kaddies Love What They Do

From career growth to team spirit, here’s what our UK-based Kaddies have to say about life at Kadence.

Work With Us

Your Next Chapter Starts Here

Join a team that puts people first, ideas forward, and collaboration at the center of everything. At Kadence UK, your growth, purpose, and impact go hand in hand.

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