Market Insights Manager – 9 Month FTC
* FMCG Client side role
* Hybrid working model
* Looking for someone to start ASAP or 1 Month Notice
* Salary: c.£60,000 + bonus + excellent benefits
We’re working with a leading FMCG brand who are looking for a Market Insights Manager to cover a maternity leave on a 9-month FTC. This is a hands-on role where you’ll need to hit the ground running, working closely with senior stakeholders and external agencies to land insights that really drive decisions.
The role
You’ll sit within a UK & Europe Insights team, reporting into a supportive and collaborative leadership structure. This role focuses on market insights and performance, managing relationships with Nielsen, Circana and other agency partners to ensure the business has the right data and the right stories from it.
You’ll be responsible for:
* Managing key agency relationships and ensuring data delivery is accurate and timely.
* Turning continuous data (EPOS, household panel) into actionable insights for the business.
* Reporting and analysis across market and performance data, spotting opportunities for growth.
* Leading capability projects to improve how the business uses and accesses insight (e.g. dashboards, reporting tools).
* Working closely with colleagues across brand, innovation, and regional insight teams to share findings and support strategy.
About you
Because this is a fixed-term contract, we’re looking for someone who can step in with confidence and quickly add value. The ideal background would include:
* 3–7 years’ experience in insights/analytics, this role could suit you as a first step into management or as a chance to broaden your client-side experience.
* Experience working with continuous data (Nielsen, Circana, Kantar Worldpanel etc.).
* A track record of turning data into clear commercial recommendations.
* Either agency or client-side experience in FMCG or retail (categories like food, drink, household, personal care all transfer well).
* Someone who enjoys working in a collaborative team and is comfortable presenting insight to senior stakeholders.
Why join?
* A high-profile insights team, split across the UK and Europe, covering everything from market performance and consumer insight through to brand, advertising, and innovation.
* A supportive, collaborative culture where people are encouraged to speak up, share ideas, and challenge the status quo.
* Competitive salary, bonus, and benefits.
* Potential for extension – looking to hire someone who could be right for a perm/FT role
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-known FMCG player and make an immediate impact by shaping how market insights are used to influence strategy and growth.