Assistant Brand Manager

Sodexo Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as an Assistant Brand Manager, where creativity meets opportunity! This role is perfect for a passionate marketer eager to make a difference in the education sector. You'll oversee social media channels, create engaging marketing collateral, and support national campaigns from start to finish. With a focus on collaboration and innovation, you'll thrive in a dynamic environment that values your contributions. Enjoy a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package that supports your career growth and personal well-being. If you're ready to take the next step in your marketing journey, apply today!

Benefits

Competitive salary

Career growth opportunities

Diverse and inclusive workplace

Online mental health support

Employee Assistance Programme

24/7 virtual GP service

Exclusive discounts

Pension plan membership

Learning and development opportunities

Bike to Work Scheme

Qualifications

• Some experience in marketing or branding is essential.
• Basic experience in Adobe Indesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator required.

Responsibilities

• Manage and report on social media activity with monthly reports.
• Coordinate print and distribution fulfillment for marketing materials.

Skills

Marketing

Social Media Management

Adobe Indesign

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Marketing or related field

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Join Our Team as an Assistant Brand Manager – Make an Impact Every Day

Location: No Fixed Place of Work - England
Days/Shift Pattern: Monday to Friday
Total Hours Per Week: 40 Hours
Salary: £30,00 per annum

About the Role

Are you a creative graduate with a flair for marketing, a passion for social media, and the confidence to build strong relationships? Sodexo’s Education Marketing Team is looking for an enthusiastic Assistant Brand Manager to support brand activity across schools and universities. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with some experience in marketing or branding, strong Adobe design skills, and a “can-do” attitude to step into a fast-paced yet supportive environment.

You'll play a key role in running our social media channels, ensuring all marketing collateral is on-brand, and supporting national campaigns from concept to execution. If you're resilient, proactive, thrive under pressure (especially during term time), and are ready to grow with a brand-led business, we’d love to hear from you.

What you’ll do:

Responsible for managing and reporting on Social Media activity in the form of monthly reports

• Co-ordinating all print and distribution fulfilment
• Support on all marketing calendars and theme days
• Publish and distribute all operation packs relating to menu and promotional launches
• Compile a termly competitor report on initiatives, business wins, key financial data
• Work with the Insights team in Tech & Services to develop a food insight programme on the latest industry trends with a view to the future
• Work with creative agencies to develop our suite of offer collateral
• Creating and editing marketing collateral in Indesign/Photoshop/Illustrator

For a full list of responsibilities please view the attached job description

What you bring:

• Some experience in marketing or branding
• At least basic experience in using Adobe Indesign/Photoshop/Illustrator is essential
• Trustworthy, able to respect the need to maintain confidentiality when required
• A first-class communicator, both written and verbally with a ‘can do’ attitude
• Ability to react quickly to requests and to solve problems
• Positively influence and work with operational teams to listen to feedback and act on it when required
• Organised, with an ability to keep on track with communication from multiple stakeholders
• Assertive and confident, able to communicate across all levels of the business, from directors to operational colleagues.
• Flexible in work across range of stakeholders
• Attention to detail – all activity should be on brand and fit for purpose
• Teamwork – ability to work cooperatively with others and provide help where required. As a team player, you will become an ambassador of the product and display a high degree of collaboration, innovation, integrity and professionalism
• Flexibility – Ability to adapt approach to individual situations and remain calm under pressure.
• Achievement – Wants to do a good job and works to goals, manages obstacles. Energy and determination in meeting targets and overcoming challenges.
• Communication – Listens and questions effectively, concise verbal and written communication.

What We Offer

At Sodexo, this is more than just a job—it’s your chance to be part of something greater. We celebrate individuality, encourage purpose-driven work, and empower you to succeed on your own terms . Here’s what you can expect when you join us:

• A competitive salary & excellent benefits package.
• Opportunities for career growth and development.
• A diverse, supportive, and inclusive workplace.
• Unlimited access to an online mental health and wellbeing support platform.
• An Employee Assistance Programme for legal, financial, and personal support.
• 24/7 access to a virtual GP service.
• Exclusive discounts for you, your family, and friends through the Sodexo Discounts Scheme.
• Membership in the Mercer Aspire Pension Plan to help you save for your future.
• Learning and development opportunities to enhance your career growth.
• A Bike to Work Scheme, supporting both your fitness and the environment.

Ready to Be Part of Something Greater?

If you're looking for an opportunity where you can bring your passion, skills, and ambition to a company that truly values you, then this is it . Apply today and take the next step in your Sodexo journey.

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Please note: Sodexo reserves the right to close this advert early if we receive a high number of applications.

Sodexo and our clients are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults within a regulated activity. This role will require applicants to undergo screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and/ or Disclosure Scotland.