Senior Brand ManagerLocation: Remote, with occasional London meet-upsCommitment: 1–2 days per weekContract Type: Freelance, part-time ongoingTimings: Start ASAP until October with possible extensionAbout Brand HackersBrand Hackers are fractional marketing teams for brands with big dreams. We build bespoke teams from our >20 full time Brand Hackers and a tight-knit group of freelancers who’ve worked at the top of their game. Together, we help brands scale with the right mix of pace, pragmatism and creative flair.You can read lots more about what we do on our website.The RoleWe’re looking for a Senior Brand Manager who knows what it takes to make a global FMCG brand land well in the UK. We’ve been enlisted to lead a big summer campaign with relatively modest budgets (so lots of energy and creativity needed) and need someone to lead the show.You’ll take ownership of UK execution, from adapting global creative, media planning to activating in retail, while acting as the linchpin across a wide mix of internal teams, agencies and stakeholders.This role needs someone who’s confident managing senior stakeholders, navigating contractual nuances and keeping expectations clear and well managed. You’ll be trusted to take the lead on workstreams, make good calls, and keep the whole thing moving.What You’ll Be DoingWorking with creative partners to adapt global assets for the UK marketLeveraging insights from a research project currently underway to set the strategy for the summerLeading media planning and buying, working with agency partners to make the budget work hardInfluencing retail marketing plans, in partnership with internal trade teams and retailersManaging project timelines and delivery across multiple campaignsActing as a key contact point between global, local and agency teamsKeeping stakeholders aligned and expectations clear, particularly around deliverables, timing and approvalsNavigating contractual details with clarity and confidenceSpotting ways to make things work better and proactively recommending solutionsYou’ll have support within Brand Hackers from a Brand Exec or Brand Manager and will be reporting into our Commercial Director, Will, as most senior point of contact on the contract.What You’ll NeedStrong experience as a Senior Brand Manager or similar in FMCGA deep understanding of media planning and retail activation in the UKReal confidence in client servicing, with a clear, calm and proactive communication styleExperience handling contractual detail and keeping commercial agreements on trackTop-drawer project management skills, and the ability to prioritise under pressureA sharp eye for creative, and a strong sense of what great brand work looks likeCollaborative by nature, but comfortable leading the roomWhat Success Looks LikeA standout UK launch that delivers sales results over the summerCampaigns adapted and executed with clarity, pace and precisionStrong, trusted relationships with client and agency stakeholders that establish Brand Hackers as the trusted partner going into 2026 and beyondClear, calm comms and well-managed expectations at every stageWhat We Can Offer£275 day rate1–2 days per week, flexible setupFreelance contract with autonomy and supportA real opportunity to shape a global launch and do work that mattersMembership to Up World while you work with usSupport from a lead Brand Hacker who’s got your backTools, templates and a wider crew of 10+ Brand Hackers to connect withMany of our freelancers go on to work with us again (some even go full time)
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