Household Product Reviewer - Good Housekeeping Institute
| Posting date: | 15 April 2024 |
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| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 15 May 2024 |
| Location: | Feltham, London |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 1 day per week |
| Company: | Hearst UK |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
As a Household Product Reviewer, you will help us meet consumer demands and put products through their paces, from cleaning to garment-care products, large and small domestic appliances to garden products and kitchen gadgets, all the results of your testing will feature in our content.
If you have a passion for all things home related and for maintaining a clean, healthy, and organized home, are self-motivated, tech-savvy, resourceful, creative, and detail-oriented, then we would love to hear from you!
ABOUT THE ROLE
Product Testing
Research product categories, collaborate on testing procedures, execute lab performance and consumer tests, analyse data, and write reports in a timely fashion.
Project Management is key to this role. Developing detailed project plans. Collaborating effectively with stakeholders for efficient project implementation.
Pitch and execute product tests: including idea generation, collaborate with Project Coordinator to procure product sample and prep for in-lab and consumer testing, prepping samples for consumer trials (sending out product as needed), coordinating consumer testers, creating surveys, and organising the lab space.
Support product award programmes, including assisting with submissions, reviewing applications, and evaluating products in the lab and with consumers.
Review products, claims and manufacturer data, evaluating quality, and efficacy, and assess and test these products for the Good Housekeeping Tried and Tested database.
Content
Coordinate images and samples for photography.
Work collaboratively with other Good Housekeeping teams - journalists and commercial teams.
Conduct Good Housekeeping Institute tours.
Answer reader inquiries, respond to product complaints
Opportunity to create relevant how-to videos for social/digital channels like Facebook, Instagram and TikTok.
Opportunity to serve as an expert resource in content for other Hearst titles, other media and on-air.
Brand Promotion
Act as an ambassador to the Good Housekeeping brand, including being well-versed in product testing and Good Housekeeping history, leading tours of the GH Institute, and participating in outside media coverage opportunities.
Stay abreast of industry trends, current affairs, breaking news, key conferences/issues and general outreach
ABOUT YOU
Desirable - Bachelor’s degree in with a science focus, including but not limited to forensic, family or consumer sciences, chemistry or engineering, or equivalent on-the-job experience.
Experience in consumer product testing, research, or development is desirable.
Excellent data analysis and prioritisation skills
Excellent writing, presentation and organisational skills
Great communicator
Strong self-initiative and comfortable working in a fast paced environment
An inquisitive, enthusiastic, and collaborative approach to work
WHAT WE OFFER
At Hearst UK, you can choose from a huge range of perks and benefits that can help you learn well, work well and live well including:
25 days’ holiday (with the option to buy up to 5 additional holiday days) – pro rated for part-time or fixed-term employees
Hybrid working model – 4 days per week in the office
Discounted gym membership
Healthcare cash plan
Spend a charity day with your favourite good cause
Life assurance and pension scheme
Regular socials and more!
Hearst UK is deeply committed to using our influential brands to reflect the world we want to live in – one that respects, protects, represents and uplifts the voices and opinions of all people. As a business, we recognise the significant benefits of creativity, collaboration and innovation that comes with diverse teams. Not only is diversifying the voices in our organisation the right thing to do, but it also helps us to make powerful and exciting content that can be enjoyed by many more people. This is why we’re working to build a sense of true belonging within our business and foster a culture in which everyone feels heard.
If you have a passion for all things home related and for maintaining a clean, healthy, and organized home, are self-motivated, tech-savvy, resourceful, creative, and detail-oriented, then we would love to hear from you!
ABOUT THE ROLE
Product Testing
Research product categories, collaborate on testing procedures, execute lab performance and consumer tests, analyse data, and write reports in a timely fashion.
Project Management is key to this role. Developing detailed project plans. Collaborating effectively with stakeholders for efficient project implementation.
Pitch and execute product tests: including idea generation, collaborate with Project Coordinator to procure product sample and prep for in-lab and consumer testing, prepping samples for consumer trials (sending out product as needed), coordinating consumer testers, creating surveys, and organising the lab space.
Support product award programmes, including assisting with submissions, reviewing applications, and evaluating products in the lab and with consumers.
Review products, claims and manufacturer data, evaluating quality, and efficacy, and assess and test these products for the Good Housekeeping Tried and Tested database.
Content
Coordinate images and samples for photography.
Work collaboratively with other Good Housekeeping teams - journalists and commercial teams.
Conduct Good Housekeeping Institute tours.
Answer reader inquiries, respond to product complaints
Opportunity to create relevant how-to videos for social/digital channels like Facebook, Instagram and TikTok.
Opportunity to serve as an expert resource in content for other Hearst titles, other media and on-air.
Brand Promotion
Act as an ambassador to the Good Housekeeping brand, including being well-versed in product testing and Good Housekeeping history, leading tours of the GH Institute, and participating in outside media coverage opportunities.
Stay abreast of industry trends, current affairs, breaking news, key conferences/issues and general outreach
ABOUT YOU
Desirable - Bachelor’s degree in with a science focus, including but not limited to forensic, family or consumer sciences, chemistry or engineering, or equivalent on-the-job experience.
Experience in consumer product testing, research, or development is desirable.
Excellent data analysis and prioritisation skills
Excellent writing, presentation and organisational skills
Great communicator
Strong self-initiative and comfortable working in a fast paced environment
An inquisitive, enthusiastic, and collaborative approach to work
WHAT WE OFFER
At Hearst UK, you can choose from a huge range of perks and benefits that can help you learn well, work well and live well including:
25 days’ holiday (with the option to buy up to 5 additional holiday days) – pro rated for part-time or fixed-term employees
Hybrid working model – 4 days per week in the office
Discounted gym membership
Healthcare cash plan
Spend a charity day with your favourite good cause
Life assurance and pension scheme
Regular socials and more!
Hearst UK is deeply committed to using our influential brands to reflect the world we want to live in – one that respects, protects, represents and uplifts the voices and opinions of all people. As a business, we recognise the significant benefits of creativity, collaboration and innovation that comes with diverse teams. Not only is diversifying the voices in our organisation the right thing to do, but it also helps us to make powerful and exciting content that can be enjoyed by many more people. This is why we’re working to build a sense of true belonging within our business and foster a culture in which everyone feels heard.