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Date: 14 Aug 2025

Location: Worksop, GB

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 to 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 enhance product quality, maximize 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.
• Conduct sensory panel testing and analyze online reviews and consumer data from 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.
• Identify training needs and develop a personal growth plan with your manager.

What we need from you:

• A passion for food and a solid 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 skills in Excel and PowerPoint.
• Highly numerate with excellent data visualization and storytelling skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Organized, deadline-driven, and a natural problem solver.
• Enthusiastic about learning and growth.
• BSc in Food Science, Technology, Marketing, or a related field.
• Completion of a professional sensory course.
• Experience with XLstat, RedJade, or similar sensory software.

What we offer you in return:

• Pension scheme, life assurance, and access to our Sharesave Scheme.
• Access to “The Hamper” – our colleague discount platform.
• A warm and inclusive working environment that celebrates individuality.
• Opportunities for growth, innovation, and career development.
• The chance to work with iconic brands featured 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 largest listed food companies, employing over 4,000 colleagues across 13 manufacturing sites and offices nationwide.

Many of our brands have been part of UK life for over 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 provide equitable opportunities for all colleagues and foster an environment where everyone is respected, valued, and encouraged to bring their true selves to work, regardless of who they are, what they look like, who they love, or what they believe in. Our culture is one of openness and acceptance.