At a Glance
- Tasks: Drive category insights and support growth initiatives for our beloved brands.
- Company: Join a mission-driven food company with a positive culture and strong values.
- Benefits: Enjoy 25 days holiday, private medical insurance, and flexible working options.
- Other info: Collaborative team atmosphere with excellent career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a dynamic environment while developing your skills.
- Qualifications: Experience with data analysis and strong communication skills required.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
You probably know us best through our beloved brands: Deliciously Ella for our range of plant-based food products and delicious recipes; Organix for our tasty toddler snacking range; and Goodies for fun pre-schooler snacks. We’re proud of our strong heritage of using business as a force for good in the UK food landscape – building brands that connect deeply with consumers; leading our categories in key retail partners; and offering delicious, better-for-you snacking options to all age groups.
This role will be a 12-month Fixed term maternity cover and will provide dedicated category & insights support to fulfil team demands and help deliver company growth targets. Further strengthen the reputation of the category team and the quality of output primarily to internal stakeholders. Providing value-adding category expertise, encouraging curiosity and inspiring us with new ways-of-working as we navigate through an ambitious period for the company.
Key Responsibilities:
- Enable effective & seamless knowledge transfer and capability building across the wider category team during the period of maternity cover.
- Lead and deliver internal category insights and reporting for Hero UK&I primarily for the baby category but also in adult snacking, depending on workload capacity and the demands on the team at the time.
- Leverage our vast breadth of sales and shopper data sources to develop clear, actionable insights that shape internal category strategy and strengthen customer-facing propositions.
- Manage our reporting processes, embracing new technology and support with our adoption of AI to streamline manual reporting, improve our efficiency & output and create more time for value-added insight generation.
- Support ad hoc analysis and internal requests, translating data into clear recommendations.
About You – Skills and Experience:
- Extensive experience with and a competent user of Dunnhumby (Tesco) sales & shopper data, with a proven track‑record of taking data‑led insight to drive actions and unlock new growth opportunities.
- Strong category management and insight generation experience, ideally within grocery, FMCG or a retail customer-facing environment.
- Confident turning shopper, market and customer data into clear recommendations for internal stakeholders and retail customers.
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders, share insight clearly and work collaboratively and cross‑functionally across the different commercial teams.
What We Offer:
- 25 days holiday + bank holidays + your birthday off
- Private Medical Insurance from day one (plus dental and optical fund)
- Life Assurance and Income Protection
- Contributory pension scheme starting with 5% employer contribution, moving to 10% with service, and access to free pension advice
- Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
- Access to Grocery Aid employee assistance resources.
Equal Opportunity Statement:
Hero UK&I is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected category under applicable laws.
Category Insights Manager (12 month Maternity Cover) employer: Hero
At Hero UK&I, we pride ourselves on being a Great Place to Work, offering a vibrant and inclusive culture that fosters collaboration and personal growth. With our offices located in the heart of London and sunny Bournemouth, employees enjoy a range of benefits including private medical insurance, generous holiday allowances, and unique perks like on-site massages and flexible working arrangements. Join us in making a meaningful impact in the food industry while being part of a mission-driven team that values every contribution.
