Sensory & Consumer Science Manager Flavour Solutions

McCormick & Company, Inc.; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health cash plan

Pension

Profit share

Employee referral program

Employee assistance program

Job summary

McCormick & Company is seeking a Sensory & Consumer Science Manager for Flavour Solutions in Peterborough or Haddenham. You will lead a UK‑based team of sensory scientists and analysts and partner with EU stakeholders to drive insights for product development, cost-out initiatives and risk reduction across sauces, condiments, coatings and seasonings.

The role emphasizes strategic partnering, cross‑functional collaboration, and robust data interpretation, with responsibility for prioritising

Qualifications

• Degree in Sensory & Consumer Science, Food Science or a related discipline.
• Demonstrable background in sensory & consumer science plus previous experience in a Sensory & Consumer Scientist role or similar.
• Experience leading or mentoring sensory and consumer science professionals, with the ability to develop others.
• Strong experience presenting to customers and stakeholders, including delivering training and practical sessions.
• Excellent written, verbal, influencing and interpersonal skills.
• Collaborative, proactive and confident working in cross-functional teams.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint, and sensory and consumer science software packages.

Responsibilities

• Support product development from brief to completion by providing key sensory and consumer science inputs used during the lifecycle of projects.
• Provide strategic research advice to stakeholders to best meet business needs.
• Compile scientific sensory reports on objective(s), methodologies and results.
• Interpret results and present in appropriate format to stakeholders and provide recommendations.
• Line-Manage a team of Sensory & Consumer Scientists and Analysts in the UK to ensure best practices are applied throughout the region and aligned with Sensory & Consumer Science Community of Practice (both EMEA and Global).
• Drive operational and strategic plans (e.g. roadmaps) with key Business Units.
• Promote the Sensory & Consumer Science and Customer Centricity internally and externally.
• Gather and analyse sensory information according to recognised international standards.
• Drive faster, more affordable research methods.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Stakeholder management

Presentation skills

Cross-functional collaboration

MS Office proficiency

Sensory software experience

Education

Degree in Sensory & Consumer Science, Food Science or related

Tools

MS Office

Sensory analysis software

Job description

Sensory & Consumer Science Manager Flavour Solutions

Peterborough, Cambridgeshire or Haddenham, Aylesbury

The Flavour Solutions Sensory & Consumer Science Manager is a strategic business partner supporting McCormick’s Flavour Solutions (B2B) division across EMEA. This role leads a team of Sensory & Consumer Scientists and Analysts and oversees the delivery of sensory and consumer insights across UK, Europe, Middle East and Africa. The Manager will help shape new product development, cost-out initiatives, product de-risking and future innovation roadmaps. The role supports leading quick service restaurant customers and global and regional food and beverage manufacturers across categories including sauces, condiments, coating systems and seasonings.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

Business Partnering

• Support product development from brief to completion by providing key sensory and consumer science inputs used during the lifecycle of projects
• Provide strategic research advice to stakeholders to best meet business needs
• Compile scientific sensory reports on objective(s), methodologies and results
• Interpret results and present in appropriate format to stakeholders and provide recommendations
• Work in close collaboration with quality teams in UK sites
• Drive operational and strategic plans (e.g. roadmaps) with key Business Units

Customer Facing

• Advise on correct methodologies to meet objectives to internal and external customers
• Compile scientific proposals as per customer request/proactively

Sensory and Consumer Science Functional Excellence

• Promote the Sensory & Consumer Science and Customer Centricity internally and externally
• Gather and analyse sensory information according to recognised international standards
• Drive growth of faster, more affordable research methods
• Line-Manage a team of Sensory & Consumer Scientists and Analysts in the UK to ensure best practices are applied throughout the region and aligned with Sensory & Consumer Science Community of Practice (both EMEA and Global)
• Continuous maintenance of knowledge regarding Sensory and Consumer Science
• Manage the prioritisation of scheduling projects
• Drive Sensory trainings and awareness sessions as needed

CANDIDATE PROFILE

• Degree in Sensory & Consumer Science, Food Science or a related discipline.
• Demonstrable background in sensory & consumer science plus previous experience in a Sensory & Consumer Scientist role or similar.
• Experience leading or mentoring sensory and consumer science professionals, with the ability to develop others.
• Strong experience presenting to customers and stakeholders, including delivering training and practical sessions.
• Excellent written, verbal, influencing and interpersonal skills.
• Collaborative, proactive and confident working in cross-functional teams.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint, and sensory and consumer science software packages.

Eligible roles may participate in one of McCormick’s Bonus Plans. In addition to a competitive compensation package, McCormick employees are eligible for our comprehensive Total Rewards programs, which include, but are not limited to:

• health cash plan
• pension
• profit share
• employee referral program
• employee assistance program

McCormick ensures compensation is determined in line with the principle of equal pay for work of equal value, regardless of gender.

McCormick & Company is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.