Are you a creative, commercially savvy Brand Manager ready to take ownership of a much-loved FMCG brand? This is an exciting opportunity to join a fast-growing, ambitious food business with state-of-the-art facilities, a strong heritage, and a big appetite for innovation on a Fixed Term Contract basis.
As Brand Manager, you will be the guardian of one of the UK’s most recognised premium food brands, responsible for shaping and executing the brand strategy to deliver long-term growth. This is a hands-on, high-impact role reporting directly to the CEO, where you’ll drive marketing, innovation, and commercial projects across Grocery and Foodservice channels.
You’ll work cross-functionally with NPD, Technical, Finance and Sales teams, as well as external agencies, to bring exciting new ideas to market while ensuring every touchpoint reflects the brand’s vision and values. From innovation pipelines and Stage Gate launches to packaging development and consumer insight-driven campaigns, this is a role where you can see your work translate directly into growth.
You will be responsible for:
- Leading brand strategy execution across the full marketing mix, including digital, shopper and trade marketing.
- Developing and commercialising new product concepts, from insight through to launch.
- Owning and delivering engaging, insight-driven campaigns to build awareness and advocacy.
- Managing packaging development projects, including a major labelling review.
- Driving ROI through effective budget and agency management.
- Translating data and consumer trends into actionable recommendations.
- Leading, coaching and developing a small team to deliver against business objectives.
You’ll bring a track record of brand management within FMCG or Marketing Agency, with strong commercial acumen and a passion for consumer insight. You’ll thrive on variety, with the ability to balance multiple projects, influence stakeholders, and deliver results at pace.
Essential experience includes:
- Proven marketing experience in a branded manufacturing environment.
- Strong project management skills, with evidence of delivering results.
- Full marketing mix exposure (including digital and shopper).
- Experience working with external agencies.
- Strong communication, presentation and leadership skills.
This is a unique opportunity to step into a high-profile, autonomous role with exposure to senior leadership, the ability to shape strategy, and the chance to bring exciting innovations to market. You’ll be part of a passionate, values-driven team in a business that champions creativity, quality and community impact.
