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Assistant Brand Manager (Friends Team)
Hybrid | Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire | Full-time, Permanent
Ready to join the marketing team with one of the UK's most loved children's food brands?
Ella's Kitchen is looking for an
Assistant Brand Manager
to join our
Friends Team
- a hands-on, creative and collaborative role supporting the development, launch and growth of our much-loved baby and toddler food ranges across the UK and international markets.
Whether you're at the start of your marketing career, a graduate, changing direction, or bringing experience from another role or industry, this is an opportunity to grow your skills while working on a brand that truly cares about people and the planet.
Who We Are
Ella's Kitchen was set up by our founder Paul Lindley with one big mission:
to help little ones grow up happy, healthy and loving food.
From Our Barns Near Henley-on-Thames, Our Team Of Just Under 80 People Has Grown Ella's Into An £80m+ Brand, Sold Across The UK, Scandinavia And The BeNeLux. We're Proud To Be
* A certified B Corp
* In the Sunday Times Best Companies Top 100 (for 5 years running)
* Part of the Hain Celestial Group
We're values-led, entrepreneurial and always
Kids First
— and we're looking for someone who shares that spirit.
About The Role
As an
Assistant Brand Manager
, you'll support our Portfolio Managers to deliver best-in-class product ranges that meet the needs of parents and carers across the UK and beyond.
This is a
hands-on, varied role
where you'll be involved from idea through to launch — working on
new products, packaging, artwork, launches, communications and sales support.
You'll be based in our beautiful Barns near Henley-on-Thames, with
hybrid working
between home and the office.
What You'll Be Doing
Supporting product innovation & packaging
* Managing end-to-end artwork and repro for new and existing products
* Making sure packaging is on brand, compliant, accurate and eye-catching
* Helping projects stay on time and on budget
* Supporting innovation projects from early ideas through to launch
* Spotting trends, inspiration and opportunities for future products
Getting products ready to sell
* Working with partners and teams to make sure 3D visuals, images and product info are ready for retailers
* Supporting retailer sell-ins with the sales team
* Organising tastings and launch events to get the whole Barn excited
Communications support
* Helping with copywriting, creative execution and digital campaigns
* Supporting the Communications team on an ad-hoc basis
Being part of the Friends Team
* Bringing ideas, energy and collaboration to team meetings and projects
* Getting involved in wider team activities and initiatives
Who We're Looking For
We're looking for someone who is excited to build or continue a career in marketing and brand management, and who brings curiosity, energy and creativity to everything they do.
You'll Bring
* Experience that shows your interest in marketing, brands or communications (from any industry or background)
* Strong organisation and attention to detail
* The ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines
* A collaborative, positive and proactive approach
* A love for great ideas, storytelling and creativity
And most importantly, you'll be someone who lives and breathes our values:
Win Together | Own It | Be Curious | Foster Inclusion | We're Childlike
What You'll Get
* Loads of training and development to support your career
* A competitive salary
* Discretionary bonus
* Box of Treats – our amazing benefits package
* A genuinely brilliant place to work, whether in our Oxfordshire Barns or over Teams
Ready to join us?
If you want to grow your marketing career while helping to improve children's lives through better food, we'd love to hear from you.
Come and be part of something deliciously good.
Qualifications
Benefits
Not Specified