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Based in Worksop (on site approx 3-4 days per week) • Permanent
Overview
We are a leading British food business, employing over 4,000 people across 13 manufacturing and office sites in the UK. Our brands include Sharwoods, Mr Kipling, Batchelors, Oxo and Ambrosia, with products in millions of households and growing international presence.
As a Consumer Research Technologist, you will work across our portfolio to deliver Sensory and Consumer Research together with data analytics, helping to drive product quality and consumer liking while protecting core product loyalty.
Responsibilities
* Be the lead contact for consumer research for Quick Meal Solutions and Flavours and Seasonings, focusing on Batchelors, Oxo, Bisto and Paxo.
* Support occasional delivery of Trained Sensory Panel testing.
* Collaborate with NPD, Marketing and Insights Teams to plan and deliver product research using consumers and employees through Central Location Testing and Home Use Testing to assess product and packaging.
* Work with research agencies, briefing projects, ensuring best practices, and occasional attendance at fieldwork.
* Lead multiple projects across a range of products, covering innovation, quality improvement, quality monitoring and cost recovery; manage background information, sample sourcing, cook-ups, packaging, respondent recruitment, questionnaire development, statistical analysis and reporting for stakeholders.
* Own project management, implement Premier Sensory Group Best Practices, follow Health and Safety regulations, identify training needs and develop a plan with your manager.
Qualifications
* Passion for food with a good understanding of Sensory and Consumer Research
* Minimum 12 months experience in sensory or consumer research (can be from a placement)
* Knowledge of principles of Sensory Science and Sensory Evaluation Methodologies
* Full UK Driving Licence
* Competent with Excel and PowerPoint; highly numerate with data visualization skills and ability to tell a story from multiple data sources
* Strong written and verbal communication skills
* Strong organisational skills with ability to juggle priorities and meet deadlines
* Problem solver and enthusiastic to learn
* Desirable: BSc in Food Science/Technology/Marketing or related degree
* Desirable: Professional Sensory Course
* Desirable: experience with XLStat and RedJade or similar sensory software
What we offer
* Competitive salary
* Up to 7.5% pension
* Life assurance
* A wide range of online and in-house training
* Employee discount scheme with access to hundreds of nationwide retailers
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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 across the country. Our brands have been part of UK life for more than a century and are found in 90% of British households. We are committed to inclusion and opportunity for all colleagues and welcome authentic contributions from everyone.
Seniority level
* Entry level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Research, Analyst, and Information Technology
Industries
* Technology, Information and Internet
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