Brand Manager

Matchtech; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

24 days annual leave

Birthday day off

Private medical insurance

Dental cover (Bupa)

Staff discount

Skills training

Health & wellbeing programme

Pension contributions

Maternity/paternity leave

On-site parking

EV charging

Fresh fruit

Company events

Charity days

Job summary

Matchtech Group is seeking an experienced Brand Manager for a 12-month maternity cover in North West London. The role combines strategic brand management, brand design, digital marketing and integrated campaigns.

It operates on a hybrid model with three days in the office and two from home, 9:30am–5:00pm, 40 hours weekly, with a start window in January or February 2027. You will manage consumer healthcare and nutritional brands, coordinate cross-functional campaigns, and work with external

Qualifications

• Extensive brand management experience in FMCG/consumer brands.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with offline and digital marketing campaigns.
• Ability to manage multiple projects to deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Managing a portfolio of consumer healthcare and nutritional brands
• Supporting ATL and BTL marketing activity across radio, print, outdoor advertising, digital marketing, sampling and other promotional channels
• Managing and delivering brand campaigns, partnerships, licensed products, celebrity ambassador activity and charity initiatives
• Working with internal teams to develop brand plans and coordinate cross-functional campaign requirements
• Managing contractual requirements and building effective relationships with external stakeholders and partners
• Supporting new product development activity, including the creation of launch plans and supporting materials
• Developing and maintaining accurate, engaging and regulation-compliant brand assets and promotional materials
• Monitoring brand performance, expenditure and campaign budgets, including the use of market data such as Circana

Skills

Brand management

Marketing strategy

Brand design

Digital marketing

Campaign management

Stakeholder management

Content writing

Project management

Job description

Our client, a leading pharmaceutical and nutritional healthcare organisation, is seeking a Brand Manager to join its marketing team in North West London on a 12-month maternity cover contract. This is an exciting opportunity to support the growth of well-known consumer health and supplement brands through strategic brand management, brand design, digital marketing and integrated campaign activity. The role is based in NW2 7HF and follows a hybrid working model, with three days in the office and two days working from home. Core working hours are 9:30am to 5:00pm, Monday to Friday, totalling 40 hours per week. The anticipated start date is January or February 2027.

Key Responsibilities:

• Managing a portfolio of consumer healthcare and nutritional brands
• Supporting ATL and BTL marketing activity across radio, print, outdoor advertising, digital marketing, sampling and other promotional channels
• Managing and delivering brand campaigns, partnerships, licensed products, celebrity ambassador activity and charity initiatives
• Working with internal teams to develop brand plans and coordinate cross-functional campaign requirements
• Managing contractual requirements and building effective relationships with external stakeholders and partners
• Supporting new product development activity, including the creation of launch plans and supporting materials
• Developing and maintaining accurate, engaging and regulation-compliant brand assets and promotional materials
• Monitoring brand performance, expenditure and campaign budgets, including the use of market data such as Circana

Job Requirements:

• Significant experience in brand management and marketing, ideally within an FMCG or consumer brand environment
• Strong understanding of brand design, brand development and integrated marketing campaigns
• Experience in offline marketing, with an understanding of digital marketing and consumer communications
• Interest in or experience of the healthcare, pharmaceutical, nutrition or supplement sectors
• Understanding of licensed brands, brand partnerships and external stakeholder management
• Excellent consumer-facing and technical writing skills, with strong attention to detail
• Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Flexible, hands-on and collaborative approach, with the ability to work effectively within a focused marketing team

Benefits:

• 24 days' annual leave plus bank holidays
• Birthday day off
• Private medical insurance and Bupa dental cover
• Staff discount on products
• Staff skills training and a health and wellbeing programme
• Pension contributions and sick pay support
• Enhanced maternity or paternity leave
• Free on-site parking, electric vehicle charging and fresh fruit and snacks
• Company events and two charity days per year

If you are an experienced Brand Manager with a passion for consumer brands, healthcare marketing and innovative campaigns, our client would welcome your application.