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# Sensory & Consumer Science Manager Flavour Solutions

- **Company:** McCormick
- **Location:** Aylesbury, UK
- **Salary:** £31,944.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft PowerPoint, Enterprise Software Applications
- **Published:** October 3, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.co.uk/jobs/details/5908446457

## About the Role

* 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.

## Description

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., * 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

 * Team Leadership
 * 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


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