Assistant Insight Manager - Desserts & Home Baking in Saint Albans

Premier Foods is one of Britain's biggest listed food companies, employing over 4,000 colleagues at 15 manufacturing sites and offices across the country. Many of our brands have been part of UK life for more than a century and you'll find them in 94% of British households.

At Premier Foods, we're passionate about enriching people's lives through food. Home to some of the UK's most loved brands including Mr Kipling, Ambrosia, Angel Delight, Birds and McDougalls, we're a business full of momentum, with ambitious plans for growth driven by innovation.

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

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