**CAREER OPPORTUNITY – HEAD OF MARKETING**
Lead one of Britain’s most loved heritage food brands into its next chapter.
Title: Head of Marketing – Wilkin & Sons (Tiptree)
Location: Tiptree, Essex | Hybrid working available
Salary: £80–85K + Bonus | Private Medical | Stock Options | EV Car Scheme
We’re excited to partner exclusively with Wilkin & Sons, the iconic company behind Tiptree jams, to onboard a strategic and hands-on Head of Marketing to lead brand activity in the UK.
This is a rare opportunity to take the reins of a household name and shape its future for the next generation of consumers.
We're looking for a senior marketer with proven experience managing a household name in the food industry. Someone who can work closely with board and agency partners to deliver smart, high-impact campaigns that grow reach, relevance and revenue.
Role responsibilities:
* Lead the brand strategy across all UK channels – online, in-store and beyond.
* Collaborate with their external agency to ensure campaigns are on-brief, on-brand and commercially effective.
* Champion the Tiptree brand – maintaining values while evolving the brand for today’s customers.
* Oversee social and digital marketing (think Instagram, TikTok, e-commerce & more).
* Drive marketing performance with real accountability – from ROI to retention.
* Partner with Sales & NPD teams to bring campaigns to life across all major UK retailers and other key accounts.
* Inspire and develop a talented internal marketing team.
Candidate Criteria:
* A proven track record in senior marketing roles within FMCG food manufacturing.
* Experience owning and growing a household-name brand.
* Strong agency management and campaign oversight
* A sharp eye for digital and social media trends
* Commercial acumen – someone comfortable linking creative work to hard results.
* Experience working with senior leadership to lead a brand through innovation and evolution.
* Passion for high-quality products and heritage branding.
* Collaborative leadership with a hands-on, ‘get it done’ mindset.
Package offer:
* £80,000 – £85,000 salary DOE
* Annual bonus scheme
* Private medical insurance
* Stock options
* EV salary sacrifice scheme
* Hybrid working from the HQ in Tiptree, Essex
This is your chance to blend tradition and innovation – and lead one of Britain’s best-loved food brands into an exciting future.
For a confidential chat on the above – Apply now!
*MorePeople are handling this role exclusively and any direct applicants will be forwarded to us*
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