CTI Manager

pladis Global; High Wycombe; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading confectionery company in High Wycombe is seeking a leader for Consumer Technical Insights to drive research and collaborate with R&D. The ideal candidate has extensive knowledge in sensory and consumer science and experience in managing teams. The role includes providing strategic insights and developing research programmes. This position offers a competitive salary and various benefits including private medical insurance and a cycle to work scheme.

Benefits

Annual Incentive Plan

Health Cash Plan

Private medical Insurance

Life Assurance Cover

Volunteering Day per year

Cycle to work scheme

Discount and Cashback Scheme

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge in Sensory and Consumer Science methodologies.
• Ability to motivate teams and individuals.
• Proven experience of verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Drive the CTI team by developing research programmes.
• Act as senior technical advisor in Sensory & Consumer Science.
• Collaborate with Consumer Marketing Insights for learning plans.

Skills

Strong knowledge in Sensory and Consumer Science methodologies

Previous team management experience

Ability to motivate teams and individuals

Analytical critical thinking capabilities

Verbal and written communication skills

Strong ability in interpretation of insights

Multi-discipline team working skills

Agile working environment experience

Experience in food FMCG

Proficiency in sensory and statistical software

Job description

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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 bepurpose-led,resilientandpositiveto succeed here because we expect pace andagility, we insist oncollaborationand 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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What will this role achieve?

Reporting into the Head of Consumer Technical Insights, in partnership with Innovation, Brand, CMI and R&D teams, the role holder will provide leadership within the Consumer Technical Insights, and will guide the business strategically with sensory and consumer science insights to meet the business agenda.

The role requires a blend of technical expertise, interpersonal skills, and leadership to embed sensory and consumer science into the business. This includes driving capability development across the UK&I region, aligning research with consumer success criteria, and leading strategic learning plans that support innovation, renovation, and stewardship initiatives each representing significant commercial opportunities for pladis.

What will be your key deliverables?

• Drive the CTI team by developing and leading research programmes according to recognised international standards
• Act as senior technical advisor in Sensory & Consumer Science and collaborate with relevant R&D and Marketing teams to pro-actively supply to strategic plans and ensure that the research needs to support those plans are met
• Collaborate with Consumer Marketing Insights to ensure that all learning plans are joined up
• Continuously develop tools and techniques of Sensory & Consumer Science for relevant business areas
• Analyse and interpret results and communicate optimally to all partners
• Provide consumer and driven insights and understanding/models at category level
• Continuously develop tools and techniques to drive a consumer led innovation process

Bring your experience.

• Strong knowledge in Sensory and Consumer Science methodologies: quantitative and qualitative tools and techniques
• Previous experience of team management and leadership experience
• Ability to motivate teams and individuals
• Highly developed analytical critical thinking capabilities at a senior level and statistical competence
• Proven experience of verbal and written communication and presentation skills
• The capacity to plan and implement programs which will contribute to the business
• Strong ability in interpretation/translation of insights into a technical product/brand development path
• Multi-discipline/multi-function team working skills and experience
• Able to work in an agile, fast paced working environment
• Experience in food FMCG and/or research industry, sweet and savoury snacks
• Experience in Design Thinking techniques
• Strong knowledge in data analysis and statistics
• Proficiency in sensory and statistical software (, RedJade, xlstat, Compusense or similar)

What will the interview process be?

• st stage interview – minutes competency-based interview based on our company values and your experiences.
• nd stage interview – minutes – a technical interview to understand your skill set/case study or presentation interview.

What does pladis offer you?

• Annual Incentive Plan (AIP)– this is the business’s annual bonus scheme.
• Opportunity to self-enrol into Health Cash Plan
• Private medical Insurance
• Life Assurance Cover ~ upon enrolment to Stakeholder Pension Scheme
• days + bank holidays
• Volunteering Day per year
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Discount and Cashback Scheme – make your everyday spending work hard for you on major high street brands, supermarkets and services
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme
• Financial Wellbeing Support
• Access to great training and development opportunities

pladis is an equal opportunities employer, like every great recipe we’re a thoughtful mix. A happy and inclusive place to work that’s as diverse as our consumers and the communities we support, live and work in, all around the world. Where every voice is heard, and difference is celebrated. Where fresh perspectives and new ideas help us grow and thrive.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform key job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

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.