Insight Manager

Insight Manager focuses on leading and execute the category insights agenda end‑to‑end, delivering clear, action‑focused insight.

What the role involves

• Leading and execute the category insights agenda end‑to‑end, delivering clear, action‑focused insight.
• Partner with Brand and Innovation teams to support the development of a robust, consumer‑led NPD pipeline.
• Present insights confidently to mid‑senior stakeholders, driving action and clarity.
• Build knowledge plans to address them.
• Managing agency relationships for a key supplier.
• Manage the category insights budget, maximising the value of ad‑hoc research spend.

Skills and requirements

• 2–3 years’ experience in insights, research or consumer understanding (client‑side or agency‑side).
• Strong experience with both qualitative and quantitative research methodologies.
• FMCG experience (food industry experience is a strong advantage).
• Experience with tools such as Kantar, Circana or Mintel (desirable).

Confirmed role details

• Based - St Albans, AL1 2RE (Hybrid 50%).
• Permanent, Full Time.
• Up to 7.5% pension.

Additional role context

• Act as the voice of the consumer, shaping strategy and influencing decision‑making across the business.
• Select and evolve research methodologies, exploring new approaches and agencies where appropriate.
• Excellent analytical and strategic thinking skills, with the ability to connect multiple data sources.