Young People's Panel

Our Young People’s Panel offers an exciting opportunity for sixth formers and college students across our region to gain valuable work experience.

Join our 2025 Young People's Panel

We are now accepting applications for our 2025 Young People’s Panel. Applications will close on Friday 27 June at 5pm.

How does it work?

Panellists spend a day at our operations centre, learning about the company and spending time with directors and senior managers before being set real-life tasks.

After their first visit, they go away to prepare for their second visit when they pitch their ideas in Apprentice-style presentations.

The panel provides a unique opportunity to gain first-hand experience at one of the largest businesses in our region.

Why should you take part?

By taking part, you will:

  • see the inner workings of a major company
  • meet senior leaders and like-minded students
  • have your say on real business challenges
  • get a formal reference for use in UCAS or apprenticeship applications
  • receive a £100 reward for taking part.

The panel's past success

Those who took part in previous panels suggested various business ideas, including:

  • a cashback guarantee for new water meter customers
  • a digital job tracker
  • a blockage prevention campaign aimed at students.

Our Young People's Panel was an industry first initiative when it was first set up in 2016 and was named as a finalist in The Institute of Customer Service’s Customer Satisfaction Award 2018.

Want to know more?

If you have any questions about the panel, please email wwpanel@bluemarbleresearch.co.uk or call 07708 470053.

You can also watch this video of a past panel to learn more about what is involved.