In 2021, pladis proudly opened the doors to our vibrant global hub, the MIU Campus. Located in the heart of Chiswick Park, West London. Just a short 5-minute walk from Gunnersbury Station, our campus is nestled within 33 acres of beautifully landscaped gardens, offering a welcoming and inspiring environment for all. Chiswick Park is home to both our UK and Global Corporate teams, bringing together diverse teams across the business.
What will this role achieve?
As a Marketing Manager (9-Month FTC), you will set the vision and leading the agenda for Healthier Choices including the McVitie’s and Go Ahead brands. In addition, you and your team will own the implementation, activation and execution across all touch points, working with our cross agency partners and commercial teams to build best in class growth plans, developing and delivering compelling and distinctive brand marketing programmes, and above all building marketing leading brands that people talk about! This role has 3 direct reports.
What will be your key deliverables?
* Set the strategic direction for Healthier Choices and the McVitie’s Masterbrand, shaping both annual brand plans and long‑term growth.
* Embed consumer insight into all planning, driving a strong consumer agenda in collaboration with CMI.
* Identify growth opportunities in key demand spaces and deliver against annual commercial targets.
* Understand internal capabilities and challenges, addressing issues proactively to unlock opportunities.
* Build demand‑led innovation platforms and activation plans, ensuring HFSS‑compliant commercial strategies and on‑time project delivery.
* Act as brand guardian, delivering standout integrated marketing campaigns that drive fame, love, penetration, and category differentiation.
* Lead strong cross‑functional and external stakeholder collaboration, including sustainability communications and UKLT influence.
* Manage budgets, lead and develop a team of three, and guide cross‑functional teams through persuasive, relationship‑driven leadership.
Bring your experience.
* Marketing / Commercial experience within Food / FMCG required, having demonstrated the ability to manage a sophisticated portfolio and brand equity development experience (Marketing Manager, Head of Marketing, Marketing Controller level)
* Has a passion for consumer centricity and developing consumer centric plans
* A consumer champion with the ability to use consumer insight into opportunity
* Track record of leading award winning multimedia communications
* Strong agency management experience
* Solid understanding of UK&I consumer and market environment
* Capable and experienced in developing strong commercial plans with a demonstrated ability in understanding key levers to drive profitable growth and demonstrate opportunities
* The ability to develop long term growth strategies whilst tackling short term issues
What will the interview process be?
* Initial Telephone call with Talent Acquisition
* 1st stage interview – 45 minutes competency-based interview based on our company values and your experiences.
* 2nd stage interview – 90 minutes – a technical interview to understand your skill set/case study or presentation interview.
pladis does also use both Psychometric and Aptitude tests to support our processes so you may be asked to complete these as part of your process. Some processes may differ, but we will keep you updated!
What does pladis offer you?
* Annual Incentive Plan (AIP) – this is the business’s annual bonus scheme.
* Opportunity to self-enrol into Health Cash Plan
* Private medical Insurance (if eligible by grade)
* Enhanced parental leave and a supportive phased return-to-work program to help colleagues balance family and career.
* Life Assurance Cover ~ upon enrolment to Stakeholder Pension Scheme
* 25 days + bank holidays
* 1 Volunteering Day per year
* Cycle to work scheme
* Discounted gym membership – Carlisle and Chiswick only
* Discount and Cashback Scheme – make your everyday spending work hard for you on major high street brands, supermarkets and services
* Access to Employee Assistance Programme
* Financial Wellbeing Support
* Access to great training and development opportunities
pladis is an equal opportunities employer, like every great recipe we’re a thoughtful mix. A happy and inclusive place to work that’s as diverse as our consumers and the communities we support, live and work in, all around the world. Where every voice is heard, and difference is celebrated. Where fresh perspectives and new ideas help us grow and thrive.
Accessibility at Chiswick:
Our Chiswick site has step-free access, accessible entrances nad lifts between floors to support with individuals with mobility needs. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, and where possible to perform key job functions.
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