Consumer Research Technologist
South Yorkshire
£attractive
The Company
A trusted name in UK food manufacturing, this business is home to some of the nation’s most iconic and best-loved brands. With a footprint in millions of households and a growing international presence, they’re proud of their British heritage, their market-leading products, and their strong culture of innovation and inclusion. Operating across ambient food categories such as flavourings, quick meals, desserts, and cakes, this is a fantastic opportunity to join a company that blends tradition with forward-thinking food development.
The Role
This is an exciting opportunity for a food-passionate professional to join the Sensory and Product Analytics team as a Consumer Research Technologist. You’ll be responsible for planning, executing and analysing consumer and sensory research projects across a range of beloved brands in quick meals and flavourings.
You'll work cross-functionally with NPD, Marketing and Insights to bring consumer perspectives into every stage of product development and improvement — from innovation to quality monitoring and cost-saving initiatives.
Key Accountabilities
* Lead consumer research projects across quick meals and flavourings
* Deliver product and packaging testing
* Manage external research agencies – briefing, overseeing execution, and attending fieldwork as needed.
* Support trained sensory panel testing where required.
* Run end-to-end projects including sample sourcing, cooking/prep, questionnaire design, data analysis and reporting.
* Deliver insights and actionable recommendations through visual, concise presentations.
* Uphold best practices and safety regulations while identifying personal development needs.
Person Profile
* A strong passion for food, with a natural curiosity about consumer behaviour.
* Previous experience in sensory or consumer research (including placements).
* Solid understanding of sensory science principles and evaluation methodologies.
* Highly proficient in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint; confident with data handling and visualisation.
* Comfortable managing multiple priorities and delivering to deadlines.
* Clear and effective communicator, both written and verbal.
* A self-starter with strong organisational and problem-solving skills.
* Full UK driving licence.
* Degree or equivalent in Food Science, Technology, Marketing or related field
REF: PR/013089
To apply, please e-mail in strict confidence, with a comprehensive CV, including salary details, quoting the above reference and for the attention of James.constable@thepeopleco.com
Due to a high volume of responses, we cannot reply to each application individually. If you have not had a response within one week, we are sorry to say your application has not been successful on this occasion.
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