Sensory Manager

MorePeople; Leicester Forest East; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

MorePeople is seeking a strategic Sensory Lead to own and grow the company’s sensory capability. You will lead a skilled team, guide sensory testing for consumer insight, and drive improvements in product quality and performance.

This role partners with Technical, Operations, Commercial and Marketing to support innovation and reformulation initiatives. You will apply robust statistical analyses to translate sensory data into clear, commercial recommendations and establish best practices across

Qualifications

• Strong background in sensory science and data interpretation.
• Ability to lead and develop a high-performing sensory team.
• Experience in FMCG food manufacturing is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a high-performing sensory team.
• Support NPD and R&D projects through robust sensory testing and consumer insight.
• Provide technical recommendations to improve product quality, consistency and performance.
• Use statistical analysis to transform complex sensory data into commercial decisions.
• Partner with Technical, Operations, Commercial and Marketing on innovation and continuous improvement.
• Drive new sensory methodologies and embed best practice across the business.

Skills

Sensory Science

Stakeholder management

Statistical analysis

Leadership

NPD & R&D support

Education

Food Science degree

Tools

Minitab

SPSS

Job description

The Opportunity

You'll take ownership of the company's sensory capability, leading a team of specialists while driving best practice across product development, quality improvement and innovation.

You'll be responsible for:

• Leading and developing a high-performing sensory team.
• Supporting NPD and R&D projects through robust sensory testing and consumer insight.
• Providing technical recommendations to improve product quality, consistency and performance.
• Using statistical analysis to transform complex sensory data into commercial decisions.
• Partnering with Technical, Operations, Commercial and Marketing teams on innovation, reformulation and continuous improvement.
• Driving new sensory methodologies and embedding best practice across the business.

About You

We're looking for someone who combines strong technical knowledge with commercial awareness and excellent stakeholder management.

You'll ideally have:

• Experience within an FMCG food manufacturing environment.
• A background in Sensory Science, Food Science, Technical or R&D.
• Experience leading sensory programmes, trained panels or product evaluation activities.
• Strong analytical skills with experience interpreting sensory and statistical data.
• The ability to influence cross-functional teams and communicate technical findings clearly.
• Previous people management or leadership experience.
• A scientific degree (Food Science or similar) would be advantageous.

Why Apply?

This is an opportunity to join a highly respected food manufacturer where Technical excellence and innovation are genuinely valued. You'll have the autonomy to shape sensory capability, influence product strategy and play a key role in delivering future innovation across an established product portfolio.

If you're looking for a role where your technical expertise can make a tangible commercial impact, we'd love to hear from you.

To find out more, apply today or contact us for a confidential discussion. Or contact Adam on (phone number removed) or email (url removed)