Brand Communications Manager - 12 months FTC page is loaded## Brand Communications Manager - 12 months FTCremote type: Hybrid Workinglocations: Londontime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R-13381We are DS Smith, and together with International Paper, we are a global leader in sustainable packaging solutions and other fibre-based products. We believe a better, more sustainable tomorrow is possible with the right people, who challenge and support one another to enact positive change. We employ more than 65,000 colleagues in North America and Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA), who are experts in innovation, manufacturing, design, sales, sustainability, supply chain, and much more. Together with our customers, we make the world safer and more productive, one sustainable packaging solution at a time. Become part of a world-leading organisation and do your best work with us!**About the role**We have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced **Brand Communications Manager** to join our EMEA marketing team in the Packaging Division. This role will require the individual to lead, govern, and evolve the DS Smith brand across corporate, product and customer touchpoints, ensuring a cohesive, compelling and market relevant brand presence during a strategically significant period for the organisation.Once in role, you will own the brand framework and brand architecture, ensuring clarity and consistency across all channels, markets and stakeholder groups. A key part of delivery will be partnering closely with senior corporate personnel and functions (Corporate Affairs, Investor Relations, HR, Legal), as well as Strategic Marketing, Product Marketing, Innovation, and Sales teams, to define and embed a strategic brand narrative that strengthens the DS Smith value proposition and supports business growth.If you are a strategic communicator with a passion for brand excellence, and have the drive and determination to lead and enhance brand visibility and reputation, this role offers the scope, influence and challenge you're looking for!**KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:*** Own and evolve DS Smith’s strategic brand framework, communication narrative and architecture across divisions, regions, and functions* Establish and enforce clear governance processes enabling compliant brand adoption across the business, and across all channels* Support leadership and internal functions in representing the brand with accuracy, clarity and consistency* Develop and activate multi-channel brand campaigns, aligned to the brand and commercial priorities* Work with Strategic Marketing, Customer Experience, and Innovation teams to ensure category, product and solution narratives are consistently articulated throughout the customer journey* Partner with corporate functions (Corporate Affairs/ HR) to ensure alignment between corporate messaging, reputation-building activity, and brand strategy frameworks. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop cohesive multichannel content and campaigns that reflect the full brand ecosystem* Ensure all brand communications reinforce DS Smith’s differentiation, reputation, and long‐term strategic positioning* Provide strategic brand input into major initiatives including corporate announcements, innovation launches, customer programmes, and employer brand activity* Monitor the DS Smith brand’s perception and messaging effectiveness, using insights to refine and evolve the strategy* Act as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders across corporate, commercial, and technical teams on Brand strategy and implementation.**About You*** Previous experience in a brand focused marketing or communications role, with a solid background in corporate brand management and strategic messaging* Proven experience delivering multi-channel product and customer level brand campaigns* Ability to influence senior stakeholders and navigate cross-functional environments in large organisations* Expert understanding of brand governance, narrative development, and brand architecture frameworks* Skilled in managing multiple concurrent brand initiatives, with high attention to detail and strategic oversight* Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to simplify complex information* Passionate about protecting, strengthening, and evolving a purpose driven B2B brand.**Benefits:*** Competitive salary* Car allowance* 25 days holiday plus bank holidays* Private Medical Insurance* Pension scheme, life assurance and income protection* Employee Assistance Programme* Employee Discounts* Cycle to work scheme**Location: UK/ London (Paddington) – hybrid***To fulfil our company mission and vision, we aim to build a diverse, motivated, and engaged workforce. Our goal is to create a culture of inclusion where everyone is treated fairly, differences are valued, and everyone has an equal opportunity to succeed.**Our people come from diverse backgrounds, bring different perspectives, ideas and experiences to generate unique solutions focused on present and future sustainability challenges. We welcome all candidates to apply, even those not meeting all criteria.*#LI-TGWe are DS Smith, together with International Paper, we are a global leader in sustainable packaging solutions and other fibre-based products. We believe a better, more sustainable tomorrow is possible with the right people, who challenge and support one another to enact positive change. We employ more than 60,000 colleagues in North America and Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA), who are experts in innovation, manufacturing, design, sales, sustainability, supply chain, and much more. Together with our customers, we make the world safer and more productive, one sustainable packaging solution at a time. Become part of a world-leading organisation and do your best work with us!As the journey continues of bringing together the strengths of both organisations, during your candidate experience you may engage with our colleagues from International Paper! You could visit an International Paper or DS Smith site or office.
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