Marketing Manager
Overview
Are you an ambitious, commercially driven marketing leader ready to shape overall strategy, mentor a high-performing team, and drive substantial commercial growth?
On behalf of our client—a prominent, market-leading force within the consumer products sector—we are seeking a strategic Marketing Manager to take full ownership of their UK marketing function. In this pivotal role, you will lead the end-to-end execution of multi-channel campaigns spanning brand management, product launches, digital, e-commerce, trade, and paid media. Working directly alongside senior leadership, you will combine high-level strategic vision with operational execution to elevate brand presence, expand market share, and deliver ambitious commercial targets.
Benefits
Salary: £52,000 – £75,000 per annum (dependent on experience)
Bonus & Rewards: Annual company performance bonus scheme
Contract: Full-time, permanent position
Holiday Allowance: 25 days annual leave plus statutory bank holidays, tenure-based leave accrual (up to 5 additional days), plus a paid day off for your birthday
Health & Wellbeing: Medicash health insurance scheme & enhanced maternity/paternity pay
Workplace Perks: Discretionary summer working hours, Bright HR employee discount scheme, and regular company Summer & Winter social events
Environment: Supportive, vibrant, and highly collaborative office culture
Responsibilities
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Lead, inspire, and develop the UK marketing team, fostering a culture of high performance, collaboration, and continuous professional growth.
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Author and execute the overarching annual marketing strategy, campaign calendar, and commercial roadmaps aligned with wider business objectives.
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Oversee integrated, multi-channel marketing campaigns across brand, product lifecycle, e-commerce, digital, trade, paid media, PR, and social platforms.
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Direct key trade shows, seasonal activations, high-profile product launches, and strategic commercial initiatives.
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Partner cross-functionally with internal Sales, Product, Finance, Operations, and global marketing divisions to drive cohesive commercial success.
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Manage external agency partnerships, key vendor relationships, and total UK marketing budget allocation.
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Leverage market intelligence, consumer insights, and campaign analytics to evaluate ROI and continuously optimise future marketing performance.
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Present strategic campaign proposals, ROI evaluations, and executive recommendations to C-suite and senior stakeholders.
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Drive continuous innovation across departmental workflows, campaign planning frameworks, and team operations.
Qualifications
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A minimum of 10 years’ progressive marketing experience, including 5–6 years operating successfully in a Marketing Management or Team Lead capacity.
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Essential background within the Consumer Goods (FMCG/Consumer Products) industry; experience in a fast-paced, seasonal sector is highly advantageous.
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Demonstrated success in building, coaching, and elevating a multidisciplinary marketing team.
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Proven track record of delivering end-to-end multi-channel campaigns across brand, product, digital, e-commerce, trade, and performance media.
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Strong commercial acumen with substantial experience managing marketing budgets, vendor relationships, and external agencies.
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Data-literate mindset with the ability to translate consumer insights and performance analytics into actionable strategy.
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Outstanding leadership, executive communication, and cross-functional stakeholder management capabilities.
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Accomplished strategic thinker who is equally energized by rolling up their sleeves to lead hands-on execution.
If you are a visionary marketing leader seeking a high-autonomy role where your strategic input will directly influence commercial trajectory, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity with our client.