Senior Marketing Manager - Maternity Cover

Job Overview

Senior Marketing Manager – Maternity Cover – 11 month Fixed Term Contract at Costa Coffee, St Albans, England, AL1 5HE
, UK.

• Leading the Global At Home brand strategy, shaping how consumers experience Costa in their daily home coffee moments across 45+ markets.
• Driving innovation and portfolio development, guiding big‑bet propositions and ensuring global principles are consistently applied.
• Embedding Costa’s brand globally through toolkits, playbooks and assets that elevate and align At Home brand expression.
• Partnering with local markets to support best‑practice execution, packaging rollout and lifestyle photography delivery.
• Owning budget and project delivery, ensuring At Home initiatives land on time, on brand and with impact.

• Experienced FMCG marketer with proven experience in blue‑chip environments, skilled in portfolio strategy, category thinking and agency partnership management.
• Strategic influencer who can navigate a global matrix, connect the dots across data, and guide senior stakeholders with clarity and confidence.
• Strong operator with proven project leadership, the ability to manage complexity, and a bias for action in fast‑moving environments.
• Collaborative leader who balances driving performance with being a supportive team player, comfortable presenting, partnering and leading across markets.
• Global brand builder with international marketing experience, a growth mindset, and a genuine passion for shaping brands and categories.

• Share investment plan (SIP) participation.
• An annual discretionary bonus scheme, based on business results and individual contribution.
• Smart pension with a match of contributions up to 10%.
• Costa Financial Support Fund for unexpected financial pressure.
• 50% discount in all Costa-owned stores, and 25% off in other participating stores.
• Private medical cover through the Private Healthcare scheme.
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Support Centre teams work flexibly, blending home working with in‑person time as needed. In January 2027, our new brand hub in St Albans will open, offering a space where teams will work three days a week to connect and collaborate in person.

We believe in living life with heart and create a culture where everyone belongs. We celebrate diversity and are committed to building an equitable and inclusive environment, embracing the unique blend of experiences, identities, and perspectives each person brings.