Consumer Research Technologist

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.