WHAT WE NEED FROM YOU:

• A passion for food and a strong understanding of sensory and consumer research.
• Minimum 12 months’ experience in sensory or consumer research (placement experience counts).
• Knowledge of Sensory Science & Evaluation Methodologies.
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills.
• Highly numerate with excellent data visualisation and storytelling abilities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Organised, deadline-driven, and a natural problem solver.
• Enthusiastic to learn and grow.

ROLE PURPOSE:

Are you passionate about food and fascinated by what makes consumers tick? Join our Sensory and Product Analytics team and help shape the future of some of the UK’s best-loved brands including Sharwoods, Mr Kipling, Batchelors, Oxo and Ambrosia. As a Consumer Research Technologist, you’ll lead consumer research projects that drive product quality, maximise consumer liking, and protect brand loyalty.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING:

• Lead consumer research for Cooking Sauces and Accompaniments, focusing on Sharwoods, Loyd Grossman, The Spice Tailor and Homepride.
• Deliver sensory panel testing and analyse online reviews and consumer data across multiple sources.
• Collaborate with NPD, Marketing and Insights teams to plan and execute Central Location Testing and Home Use Testing.
• Manage relationships with research agencies, briefing projects and attending fieldwork.
• Run end-to-end research projects—from sourcing samples and recruiting respondents to statistical analysis and stakeholder presentations.
• Champion best practices, health and safety, and continuous improvement within the Premier Sensory Group.
• Own your development by identifying training needs and building a plan with your manager.