Head of Marketing
- Salary
- £80K–£85K
- Hiring from
- United Kingdom
- Work type
- Hybrid
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We are looking for an end‑to‑end FMCG marketer with a strong execution bias—someone who has personally taken brands from idea to in‑market impact. This is a hands-on role for a marketer with strong commercial judgement, who gains energy from execution rather than abstraction.
The role combines direct ownership of delivery with the responsibility to coach and manage a small marketing team, ensuring speed, focus, and consistently high standards. Success comes from making clear choices, working closely with commercial teams, and delivering measurable business results in a fast‑moving environment.
You are a hands‑on, execution‑driven marketer who thrives in lean, high‑accountability environments. You combine commercial sharpness with creativity and are comfortable operating close to the work rather than above it.
Your Key Responsibilities
Brand & Campaign Ownership
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Own a portfolio of brands end to end, covering: Brand positioning and strategy, Creative development, Media planning and activation, In‑market execution and performance tracking
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Personally drive campaigns from brief through to shelf, search, and screen
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Deliver creative and media programs that drive topline growth and measurable business impact
Commercial & Portfolio Management
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Manage A&P budgets and make disciplined trade‑offs to maximise ROI
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Apply a strong P&L lens to marketing choices, understanding impact on volume, value, margin, and mix
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Manage portfolio choices, including pricing architecture, mix optimisation, and trade‑offs across brands and segments
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Translate consumer needs into effective execution across channels, customers, and shelf
Sales Partnership
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Act as a strong, credible partner to Sales
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Work closely with Commercial leadership, Category Management, and Trade Marketing
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Play an active role in joint business planning
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Constructively challenge and align with Sales to drive shared outcomes
Team Leadership
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Coach, manage, and develop a small marketing team
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Set clear priorities, standards, and ways of working
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Ensure strong execution quality while building capability and accountability within the team
What we ask
- A university Master degree (Marketing preferred) and 10years’ experience in FMCG marketing—food & beverage a plus
- Strong understanding of the UK market and retailer landscape
- Proven commercial acumen, including P&L ownership
- Excellent analytical, project management, and leadership skills
- Confident, persuasive communication and presentation abilities
- Ability to manage diverse stakeholders—internal teams, agencies, and customers
What we offer
- Hybrid work schedule (2-3 days per week)
- Salary: £80-85K
- Car allowance: £6825
- STIP: up to 17,5%
- Pension: Up to 13.7% employer contribution (age-dependent)
- Healthcare:Private medical cover (BUPA) + Medicash
- Death in Service: 4x salary
- Group Income Protection Scheme Holiday: 25 days + 8 UK bank holidays + Birthday off
- Flex Benefits: Summer Hours (1pm Friday finishes – July/Aug) Winter Wellness (2 hours/week for personal wellness – Nov–Jan)
4pm Friday finishes (standard weeks) £28/month WFH broadband allowance
The UK Opco has large growth ambitions over the next 3-5years with the key objective to become the fastest growing branded dairy in the UK to support our cooperative of farmers. The Marketing team consists of 3 brand manager for Yazoo/Barista, Chocomel, a Physical availability brand manager and a consumer insights manager. The Head of Marketing leads this team and sits in the Management Team, reporting into the Managing Director.
Why work with us:
An inspiring purpose
Better nutrition for the world and a good living for our farmers, now and for generations to come.
A cooperative culture
Driven by global collaboration, respect, and shared success
A tangible impact
Space to aim higher, with autonomy and a clear focus
Your growth fuels ours
We invest in your personal and professional development through training and education.