Interim Brand & Communications Director (3-Month Contract) Start Date: Ideally w/c 20 May Location: Hybrid
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- 1 day per week onsite in Leicestershire Day Rate: £550-£650 per day (inside IR35) Interview Process: 2 stages Availability: Immediate A leading consumer brand is seeking an experienced Interim Brand & Communications Director to bridge a short-term leadership gap within its marketing team.
Following a recent restructure and the development of a strong growth marketing function, the brand and comms team is now being built out separately.
With a new CMO joining in June and the current interim director stepping into a permanent role elsewhere, this contractor will provide crucial leadership and continuity during the handover and onboarding period.
Key Responsibilities: Lead and support a junior marketing team (currently 2 contractors and 1 permanent staff) Execute against an already-defined brand and comms strategy Offer hands-on leadership across brand, comms, and social media channels Help recruit and onboard 3 permanent hires (Brand & Campaigns, Content & PR, Community Manager) Elevate current campaign delivery through a test-and-learn, data-driven approach Act as a key advisor to ensure smooth transition ahead of the new CMO's arrival Ideal Candidate: Proven experience in brand and communications leadership roles Strong execution focus with a hands-on approach Background in B2C and/or tech sectors preferred Social media fluency is a plus Data-driven mindset with an eye for measurable outcomes Experience managing and mentoring junior teams