Assistant Insight Manager in Saint Albans

Based - St Albans, AL1 2RE (Hybrid 50%)

Permanent, Full Time

Join Premier Foods - where people, brands and purpose come together. We're proud to be one of the UK's largest listed food businesses, with over 4,000 colleagues across 13 sites shaping the future of some of Britain's best-loved brands, found in 94% of households nationwide, making us one of the UK's top three ambient food suppliers.

From much-loved household names such as Mr Kipling, Bisto, Oxo, Batchelors and Sharwoods, to our recently welcomed brands Fuel10k and Merchant Gourmet, our portfolio is packed with iconic favourites - and continues to grow. At Premier Foods, we're passionate about enriching people's lives through food.

We're now looking for an Assistant Insight Manager to join our Desserts & Baking team - an exciting opportunity to play a key role in shaping the future of our sweet portfolio. As Assistant Insight Manager, you'll be the voice of the consumer, bringing to life what people think, feel and do - and why it matters.

Reporting to the Head of Sweet Insights, you'll partner closely with Marketing, Innovation and cross-functional teams to unlock growth opportunities and guide both short- and long-term strategy. From influencing innovation pipelines to shaping brand direction, your insights will directly impact decision-making at the highest level.

This is a highly visible and rewarding role where you'll have the confidence to challenge, the curiosity to explore, and the credibility to influence.

What you'll be doing?

• Partner with Marketing and Innovation teams to shape and deliver a strong, profitable NPD pipeline
• Execute the insights agenda across Desserts & Baking, identifying knowledge gaps and leading impactful research
• Translate complex data into clear, compelling stories and actionable recommendations
• Contribute to the development of 3-year brand strategies and strategic pillars
• Influence stakeholders at all levels, ensuring the consumer voice is embedded in decision-making
• Work with agencies and the wider Insights team to continuously improve research methodologies and best practice

What we need from you?

We're looking for a naturally curious and commercially minded insight professional who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. You'll bring:

• A passion for understanding consumers and representing their perspective with conviction
• Strong numerical and analytical capability, with the ability to synthesise multiple data sources into clear insights
• Excellent communication skills, with confidence in presenting and influencing senior stakeholders
• Strong organisation and prioritisation skills, with great attention to detail
• Experience (min. 2 years) in consumer insights, analytics, or market research (agency or client-side)

What we offer you in return?

• Competitive salary and bonus
• Up to 7.5% pension
• Private medical insurance and life assurance
• Hybrid working (50% home / 50% office or site)
• Sharesave scheme and the option to purchase additional holiday
• Extensive learning and development opportunities
• Access to a wide employee discount scheme

Ready to apply? Click Apply and submit your CV tailored to this opportunity. We look forward to hearing from you.

At Premier Foods we believe in inclusion, authenticity and individuality. We aim to ensure all existing and future colleagues are given equitable opportunities and are respected, valued and encouraged to bring their true authentic selves to work no matter who they are, what they look like, who they love or what they believe in. Our culture is one where everyone is welcome. We're proud to be a Disability Smart employer and are committed to supporting disability inclusion throughout our recruitment process. If you experience any access issues or require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know so we can ensure you have the support you need.