Brand Manager (Innovation

Brand Manager – Innovation (9-Month Fixed-Term Contract)

Industry: FMCG | Food & Beverage

Location: Hybrid (Home & Office Based)

Salary: £65,000–£75,000 + Excellent Benefits

Contract: 9-Month Fixed-Term Contract (Maternity Cover)

We're partnering with one of the UK's leading FMCG businesses to recruit an experienced Brand Manager to join their marketing team on a maternity cover contract. This is an exciting opportunity to lead the innovation agenda for a well-established consumer brand, working within a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

This role requires someone who can hit the ground running, so we're looking for an experienced Brand Manager or Senior Brand Manager with a strong track record in innovation-led brand management. Unfortunately, this role is not suitable for an Assistant Brand Manager looking to step up.

Reporting to the Marketing Controller, you'll take ownership of the innovation pipeline while supporting the delivery of annual brand and commercial plans. You'll work cross-functionally with internal stakeholders and agency partners to bring innovation to market and drive sustainable brand growth.

• Leading the innovation agenda from concept through to launch.
• Developing insight-led innovation propositions that meet consumer and commercial needs.
• Supporting annual brand, marketing and commercial planning.
• Acting as brand guardian, ensuring consistency across all touchpoints.
• Managing external creative and activation agencies to deliver best-in‑class work.
• Leading cross-functional project teams to deliver key initiatives on time and within budget.
• Building strong relationships across marketing, commercial, insights and category teams.
• Championing the brand internally and inspiring stakeholders around future growth opportunities.

You’ll be an established Brand Manager or Senior Brand Manager with:

• Significant experience leading innovation projects within an FMCG environment.
• Experience managing well‑known consumer brands.
• Strong commercial acumen, including brand P&L management.
• Proven ability to lead cross‑functional teams and influence senior stakeholders.
• Experience working with creative and activation agencies.
• Strong project management and organisational skills.
• A strategic mindset supported by consumer and shopper insight.
• A track record of delivering brand growth through successful innovation.

• Salary of £65,000–£75,000
• 9-month fixed‑term contract (maternity cover)
• Hybrid working
• Competitive benefits package including bonus, enhanced pension, private medical options, generous holiday allowance and employee discounts.

This is an urgent requirement with interviews taking place quickly, so candidates who are available to start at short notice or immediately are particularly encouraged to apply.

If you're an experienced FMCG Brand Manager with a passion for innovation and are looking for your next interim challenge, we'd love to hear from you.