Consumer Research Technologist

4 days ago

Worksop, Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom Premier Foods Full time £20,000 - £50,000 per year

Consumer Research Technologist (Cooking Sauces)
Worksop / Hybrid (On site approx. 3–4 days a week)

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.

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.

Desirable:

BSc in Food Science, Technology, Marketing or related field.Completion of a professional sensory course.Experience with XLstat, RedJade or similar sensory software.

What we offer you in return:

A competitive salary25 days' holiday plus bank holidays.Pension scheme, life assurance, and access to our Sharesave Scheme.Access to "The Hamper" – our colleague discount platform.A warm and inclusive working environment where individuality is celebrated.Opportunities for growth, innovation, and career ownership.A chance to work with iconic brands that feature in 90% of UK households.

Our much-loved brands include Mr Kipling, Cadbury, Bisto, Batchelors, Ambrosia, Sharwood's, Oxo, Loyd Grossman, Homepride and McDougall's—supported by strategic partnerships with Mondelez and Nissin

A great British food company 

Premier Foods is one of Britain's biggest listed food companies, employing over 4,000 colleagues at 13 manufacturing sites and offices up and down the country.

Many of our brands have been part of UK life for more than a century and you'll find them in 90% of British households.

At Premier foods we believe in inclusion, authenticity and individuality. We aim to ensure all existing and future colleagues are given equitable opportunities and are respected, valued and encouraged to bring their true authentic selves to work no matter who they are, what they look like, who they love or what they believe in. Our culture is one where everyone is welcome. 

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