Job Introduction
The Global Head of the WG&S Brand Academy will be responsible for designing and developing a world-class Brand Academy that delivers exceptional marketing capability across William Grant & Sons and its partners. This individual will be an accomplished marketeer and brand builder, with a proven track record in the premium spirits sector, broader drinks industry, or FMCG.
Main Responsibility
The successful candidate will bring deep expertise in building brands of enduring fame and value, and will be passionate about embedding the William Grant Way of Building Brands—ensuring harmonisation and transformation in marketing frameworks, processes, and skills across global teams. Experience in developing and deploying marketing competency frameworks, as well as leading the creation of proprietary tools and training modules, is essential for driving organisational capability and growth.
Our Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate will demonstrate high productivity and exemplary leadership, able to manage and influence a diverse range of internal stakeholders and external partners without direct authority. They will be adept at managing vendors, scheduling complex projects, and leading by example as a champion of the WG&S approach to brand building. As an ambassador for the Brand Academy, this person will inspire a culture of continuous learning, drive the adoption of best-in-class marketing practices, and ensure the highest standards are upheld in every market. The role requires a strategic thinker who can measure and track capability impact, communicate progress effectively, and foster a global community of marketing excellence.
What we can offer you
1. We offer a competitive salary and benefits which are designed to promote our employees financial wellbeing. Employees are also eligible to participate in a bonus plan.
2. Our employees enjoy a generous holiday entitlement and an opportunity to ‘buy’ or ‘sell’ some holiday entitlement.
3. Private Healthcare and Doctor@Hand (remote GP service).
4. Our employees can join a defined contribution pension plan. Employees contribute either 4% or 5% of salary, the company contributes 8% or 10% depending on the employee contribution. Employee contributions can be made through salary sacrifice.
5. Our Employee Assistance Programme offers practical, impartial support on everyday matters ranging from medical, financial and legal to home and family issues.
6. Our Life Assurance cover is a multiple of eight times your annual basic salary.
7. Product allocation so that you can enjoy our fantastic portfolio of brands.
8. Our Cycle to Work scheme allows you to hire a bike for an agreed length of time, and then snap it up for a fraction of its original value. All while making savings (at least 25%) and spreading the cost.
9. Every employee has the opportunity to claim up to £1, per year for a charity or charities for which they have raised money, volunteered their time or personally donated.
10. Learning resources to help you be your best self.