Senior Brand Manager

We're looking for a strategic, commercially driven Senior Brand Manager to lead the continued growth of the iconic Frylight brand and our Private Label Oils portfolio. This is a high-profile opportunity with end-to-end responsibility for shaping brand strategy, driving commercial performance, and delivering innovation within a key growth category. As the brand owner, you'll play a pivotal role in defining the future direction of the Oils portfolio, leading insight-driven growth plans, developing standout marketing campaigns and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver exceptional results. This is an initial 3-month contract opportunity providing cover within our Marketing team. It offers the chance to make an immediate impact on a well-loved consumer brand while working in a fast-paced, collaborative FMCG environment. This role is based at our Weybridge office, with the flexibility to work from home up to one day per week, subject to business requirements. Candidates must be able to work onsite a minimum of four days per week. Working hours: Monday to Friday, 37 hours per week.

• Shaping and delivering the long-term growth strategy for Frylight and the wider Oils portfolio.
• Developing and executing insight-led 1-3 year brand plans that drive sustainable business growth.
• Taking ownership of brand performance, financial delivery, A&P investment and forecasting.
• Leading impactful, integrated marketing campaigns across digital, social, PR, influencer and traditional channels.
• Collaborating closely with Commercial, Shopper Marketing, Category and Innovation teams to unlock growth opportunities.
• Building compelling customer propositions and supporting category development initiatives.
• Managing agency partners to deliver best-in-class creative, packaging and media execution.
• Monitoring market, brand and financial performance, identifying opportunities and proactively managing risks.
• Championing product quality and ensuring brand consistency across every consumer touchpoint.
• Influencing and engaging stakeholders at all levels to drive alignment, pace and successful execution. Proven FMCG marketing experience operating at Senior Brand Manager level or above.
• A successful track record of building brands and delivering commercial growth through strategic marketing initiatives.
• Strong commercial and financial acumen, with experience managing budgets and business performance.
• Experience developing and delivering integrated marketing campaigns across traditional and digital channels.
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to lead multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience influencing and collaborating with cross-functional teams and senior stakeholders.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate data and insights into clear, actionable recommendations.
• A passion for brands, consumers and the food category, coupled with a desire to continuously learn and improve. At Saputo, we bring good to the table by making high-quality products, investing in our people, and supporting communities around the world . As a top 10 global dairy processor, we value contributions that matter and strive to foster an inclusive, growth-driven work environment. Ready to bring your best?, We support employment equity. Saputo strives to embed diversity and inclusion in its operations and invites candidates from all horizons to join our team.

To enable you to bring your best we will ensure you are provided with any physical or non-physical adjustments to support your participation in the job application and interview process.

• Private Health Care
• Completion bonus
• Inclusive working environment
• Opportunities for progression within the UK and overseas
• Enhanced employer pension contributions
• Health cash plan - claim money back towards essential healthcare such as dental, eye care etc.
• Access to Thrive 24-hours a day - a leading and NHS clinically approved app which focuses on general wellbeing
• Life assurance up to 4 x contractual pay
• Discounted branded products
• Free, onsite parking
• Subsidised staff restaurant
• 25 holidays + 8 bank holidays (pro rata)
• One paid workday a year to volunteer for a local community or charitable institutions of your choice
• Opportunity to swap traditional UK holidays for dates significant to your cultural and religious beliefs
• My Staff Shop - access to exclusive benefits, free advice and savings - providing great discounts from thousands of the UKs largest retailers & service providers.