Brand Manager

Veolia Environmental Services (Uk) Plc; Cannock Chase; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental services firm is seeking a dynamic Brand Manager to lead its brand narrative in the UK. You will manage brand budgets, oversee multi-channel communications, and collaborate with various stakeholders to enhance brand health and positioning. Ideal candidates will have a relevant degree and extensive marketing experience, combined with a proactive and empathetic approach to brand building. The position also requires strong cross-functional abilities and comfort in fast-paced environments.

Benefits

Access to company pension scheme

Discounts on various retailers

Resources for physical, mental, and financial health

24-hour access to a virtual GP

Paid volunteer day

Ongoing training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Extensive marketing experience, preferably in brand management.
• Proven ability to handle multiple stakeholders effectively.
• Energetic and empathetic approach to brand initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with brand teams to implement brand strategy.
• Manage brand budgets and ensure ROI optimization.
• Oversee multi-channel brand communications and agency relationships.
• Develop and maintain customer personas for effective branding.
• Lead a Brand Content Executive to ensure consistent messaging.
• Monitor industry trends and report on brand KPIs.

Skills

Brand Management

Marketing

Cross-functional collaboration

Fast-paced environment adaptability

Empathy in brand building

Education

Relevant Bachelor's degree in Marketing/Brand Management

CIM Level 4+ with MCIM status

Job description

Brand Manager, Veolia UK

We are seeking a dynamic Brand Manager to lead Veolia UK's brand narrative. The Brand Manager at Veolia UK will be responsible for supporting the delivery of the brand health surveys, which in turn helps to shape and manage the Veolia UK brand narrative, positioning and visual identity. They will manage brand budgets, ensuring cost-effective allocation and ROI optimisation across all brand initiatives. Working closely with the Head of Brand Marketing, you will oversee multi-channel brand communications, manage agency relationships, and deliver measurable results across diverse business units while ensuring consistent brand representation through training and persona development.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with group brand teams and internal stakeholders to implement group brand strategy across Veolia UK
• Provide brand guidance for marketing collateral and embed a consistent tone of voice across all content creation
• Maintain and develop compelling customer personas
• Manage relationships with third‑party providers, agencies and key business stakeholders
• Lead and develop a Brand Content Executive to ensure tone of voice consistency and strategic execution
• Serve as Veolia UK brand expert, implementing strategies aligned with UK marketing and group requirements
• Develop core campaign propositions that generate awareness and collaborate with agencies on impactful brand campaigns
• Manage brand surveys for B2B and B2C customers, producing annual/quarterly Brand Health and Brand Pulse reports
• Ensure consistent brand experience across all touchpoints and alignment with strategic brand narrative
• Use consumer insights and brand positioning analysis to shape brand strategy and inform future campaigns
• Establish brand KPIs and demonstrate ROI through reporting to Executive Committee level
• Monitor industry trends, brand research and innovations while ensuring sustainability messaging is central to all campaigns

Qualifications

• Relevant Bachelor's degree in Marketing/Brand Management or related field, or CIM Level 4+ with MCIM status.
• Extensive marketing experience, with further experience in brand management, brand marketing or marketing management.
• Proven ability to work cross‑functionally.
• Comfortable with working in a fast‑paced environment.
• Energetic and empathetic approach to brand building.

Apply today, so we can make a difference for generations to come.

We're proud to have been named as one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work for three consecutive years in 2023, 2024 and 2025. This consistent recognition reflects our commitment to our people, demonstrating that Veolia is not just transforming the environment, we're also transforming what it means to have a rewarding, purposeful career. We're dedicated to supporting you throughout your application journey, offering adjustments where reasonable and appropriate. As a proud Disability Confident Employer, we will offer an interview to applicants with a disability or long‑term condition who opt‑in to the Disability Confident scheme, and meet the minimum criteria for our roles. We're also committed to ensuring that all applicants and colleagues receive fair treatment without discrimination on any grounds, aiming to create a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.

Benefits

• Access to our company pension scheme
• Discounts on everything from groceries to well known retailers
• Access to a range of resources to support your physical, mental and financial health; so you can lean on us whenever you need to
• 24 hour access to a virtual GP, 365 days a year, for you and family members in your household
• One paid days leave every year to volunteer and support your community
• Ongoing training and development opportunities, allowing you to reach your full potential