Sensory & Consumer Scientist

Want to help us bring happiness to the world? Want to join an ambitious and fast growing global biscuits and confectionery business investing heavily in iconic global brands, infrastructure and people? Then this is the place for you.

As proud bakers and chocolatiers and custodians of iconic global brands, we don’t compromise on the quality of ingredients in our products or on the people we hire. We are looking for entrepreneurial spirits who share our passion for bringing happiness to our consumers and who embody our Winning Traits.

To succeed at pladis you need to be purpose-led, resilient and positive to succeed here because we expect pace and agility, we insist on collaboration and demand accountability. If that is your thing, then pladis offers global ambition, a clear Vision and roadmap for success, challenge, and unrivalled opportunities to learn and make an impact

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• Turn consumer insight into tangible product decisions
• Influence some of the UK’s most loved brands
• Work end-to-end, from concept to launch

• Lead impactful sensory and consumer research programmes across innovation, renovation and productivity
• Translate complex data into clear, actionable insights that shape business decisions
• Partner closely with Innovation, Brand, CMI and R&D teams to maximise impact
• Elevate the profile of sensory and consumer science across the organisation

• Design and deliver best-in-class sensory and consumer research aligned to global standards
• Manage projects end-to-end: design → execution → analysis → storytelling
• Present insights in a way that drives decisions and action across different audiences
• Build strong cross-functional partnerships and ensure joined-up learning plans
• Unlock category and competitive insights to strengthen brand strategies
• Continuously explore and apply new methodologies and tools

• Strong expertise in sensory and consumer science methodologies (quantitative & qualitative)
• Excellent analytical and statistical skills, with experience using tools such as RedJade, XLSTAT, R or similar
• The ability to translate data into clear product and brand recommendations
• Strong communication skills – able to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels
• Experience working cross-functionally in a fast-paced, agile environment

• Annual bonus scheme (AIP)
• Private medical insurance
• Enhanced parental leave and return-to-work support
• Pension and life assurance
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays (with enhancement options)
• Volunteering day
• Cycle to work scheme
• Access to learning, development and career growth opportunities

• Purpose-led – driven by creating joy for consumers
• Agile – always learning, adapting and improving
• Positive – bringing energy, courage and optimism
• Resilient – embracing challenge and growing from it
• Collaborative – succeeding together as one team

pladis is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to hiring a diverse workforce. All openings will be filled based on qualifications without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, veteran status, disability, age, religion or any other classification protected by law.

We operate a strict Preferred Supplier List. If you are a recruitment agency and wish to submit candidate to be considered for this vacancy, you must have agreed to, and signed, our terms of business.
We will not accept CVs from any other sources other than those currently on our PSL. We will not pay a fee for any candidate that has not been represented by a provider on our PSL.