Lead the future of innovation and consumer insight across two of the UK’s most loved meat‑free brands.
What You'll Be Responsible For
In this role, you’ll own and deliver a consumer‑led innovation pipeline, ensuring all new products successfully progress through Stage & Gate and are anchored in deep consumer, shopper and market insight. You’ll lead the development of product concepts, manage insight generation, idea screening, concept testing, and translate complex data into clear, compelling recommendations that influence strategic and commercial decision‑making.
You’ll partner closely with Brand, Category, R&D/Product Supply, Product Development and Marketing teams to shape future portfolio direction, inform campaigns, and embed consumer and shopper insight across the business. As the lead for our annual research programme, you’ll design and manage strategic quantitative and qualitative projects, oversee the Brand Tracker, and act as an internal consultant on all things insight.
This role also carries leadership responsibility, line‑managing both an Insight Executive and Brand Innovation Manager, building insight capability across teams, and nurturing strong relationships with external agency partners.
This position will be based from our Leeds office circa 2–3 days per week, with flexibility to work remotely when required.
What Experience You'll Need To Have
Extensive background in an FMCG or Retail focused innovation or consumer insight/research role
Expertise in translating consumer research into compelling product concepts and then engaging internal teams
Specialist knowedlge in a wide range of research methodologies for both consumer & shopper
Collaborative and engaging storytelling ability, with confidence developing data-led stories to influence across multiple teams/levels
Experienced user of tools to interpret performance metrics and data driven insight (e.g. NIQ Discover, Kantar)
A passion for healthy, sustainable products which are better for our consumers and the planet – you don’t have to be a vegetarian to work for Quorn!
The Recruitment Process
Every applicant will receive a response, whether successful or not. We aim to reply to everyone as quickly as possible, though at busy times this may take a little longer. For transparency, if you are shortlisted, the recruitment process will look like this:
1st Stage - 45-60 minute Microsoft Teams introductory call with our Hiring Manager & Resourcing Partner
2nd Stage - in-person interview and task with key stakeholders from our team
If you have any questions regarding any of the above or the application process, please feel free to reach out to our Resourcing Partner Jacob Senior.
What You'll Get In Return
A Competitive Salary
Car Allowance (plus access to an excellent green car lease scheme)
Enrolment into our Company Bonus Scheme
25 days annual leave + bank holidays (plus the option to buy or sell up to 5 days per year!)
Matched pension scheme & life assurance cover
Employee Assistance Programmes (we're a GroceryAid sponsor and run a range of annual initiatives to support colleague wellbeing)
Access to other wellbeing schemes – discounted gym memberships, Digital GP services, eye tests, mortgage advice, and salary finance
Free Quorn products on-site to take home and share with your friends and family!
To apply for this vacancy, please apply below. We look forward to receiving your application.
About Us
Delicious food shouldn’t cost the earth. At Quorn, we know there is a sustainable way to enjoy great-tasting food.
Quorn is a global company led by a clear purpose: to supply healthy food for people and the planet, with an ambition to become a net positive business by 2030 - making a positive impact on people, the planet, and food systems overall.
We create delicious products that are great for you and your family, as well as for the planet and future generations. Our collective differences make Quorn special. As pioneers of meat-free food, we embrace a different path that sets us apart. Our four core values define who we are: Stronger Together, Make Lives Better, Think Big & Act With Courage, and Strive To Be The Best.
We are committed to promoting diversity across our workforce and dedicated to attracting and developing talent through an inclusive culture.
Your background, experiences, and ideas are all valued here - it’s our differences that make us Stronger Together.
All suitably qualified applicants will be considered regardless of gender, race, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, religion, or age.
Recruitment Agencies
Please note that we manage our recruitment directly and will not engage with any agencies on this or any other vacancies. On the occasion that we do require external support, we will engage our preferred suppliers who have an excellent prior track record in supporting the business when needed.
We do not accept speculative CV's and any communication from non-PSL agencies will be ignored and forwarded to our Resourcing Partner.
