Brand Manager

Weetabix; Kettering; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Pension (double-matched)

25 days leave

Salary review

Healthcare plan

Discounted Weetabix products

Job summary

Weetabix is seeking a Brand Manager to shape and deliver impactful brand programmes that drive consumer relevance and commercial performance. You will own activation, oversee brand P&L, and manage portfolio changes with pace and excellence across functions.

The role involves leveraging data-driven insights, driving innovation, and building broader brand responsibility over the next 3–5 years. Collaboration with internal teams and external partners is key in this position.

Qualifications

• Experience in brand management or marketing in fast-paced consumer sectors.
• Understanding of brand planning, campaign activation and asset development.
• Ability to analyse performance data and translate insights into actions.
• Experience collaborating with external agencies on cross-functional projects.
• Good financial awareness, including Profit and Loss performance.
• Strong organisational and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver annual brand plans aligned to strategy, on time and within budget.
• Own brand financial performance in partnership with Commercial teams.
• Oversee end-to-end portfolio changes including innovation and packaging updates.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver seamless brand activation.
• Manage agency partnerships to ensure insightful, effective outputs.
• Track brand performance and inform future plans with data-driven insights.
• Develop brand assets and communications consistent with brand identity.
• Monitor budget planning, forecasting, PO management and spend tracking.
• Provide clear updates on performance, risks and milestones.

Skills

Brand management

Marketing

Commercial roles

Brand planning

Data analysis

Agency management

Financial awareness

Project management

Job description

Brand Manager

Application Deadline: 28 October 2026

Department: Marketing

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Burton Latimer

Description

At Weetabix, we believe that diverse teams drive better ideas, stronger decisions, and a more inclusive workplace for everyone. We're committed to building an organisation where people from all walks of life feel they belong-where different voices, experiences, and backgrounds are valued and respected.

Closing date: 28th October 2026

Interview process: Two Stage Interview

Working pattern: You will spend three days a week in the office, creating great opportunities to collaborate, strengthen team connections and build high-impact working relationships face to face.

As Brand Manager, you will shape and deliver impactful brand programmes that drive consumer relevance, commercial performance, and long-term brand equity. The successful candidate will own high-quality activation, oversee brand profit and loss performance, and deliver portfolio changes—including innovation and renovation—with pace and excellence. This role offers the opportunity to work across functions, using data-led insight to inform decisions and manage multiple high-impact projects. You will play a key role in evolving the brand over the next three to five years, embracing digital and Artificial Intelligence enabled insights, accelerating innovation, and building towards broader responsibility within the portfolio.

We're happy to make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process. Just let us know how we can support you.

The Recipe

• Develop and deliver annual brand plans aligned to strategy, ensuring all activity is executed on time, within budget, and to a high standard.
• Own brand financial performance in partnership with Commercial teams, monitoring profit and loss, identifying risks and opportunities, and adjusting plans as needed.
• Own end-to-end delivery of portfolio changes, including innovation, renovation, and product or packaging updates, ensuring high-quality launch execution.
• Work cross-functionally with New Product Development, Innovation, Supply Chain, Procurement, Sales, and external partners to deliver seamless brand activation.
• Manage agency partnerships (creative, media, and packaging) to ensure insight-led, effective, and consistent outputs.
• Track and analyse brand performance (including sales, market share, consumer metrics, and campaign results) to inform decision-making and future plans.
• Develop and deliver brand assets and communications, ensuring consistency with brand identity, tone, and strategic priorities.
• Work with budget planning and management, including forecasting, phasing, purchase order management, and spend tracking.
• Provide clear, consistent updates on performance, risks, and key milestones through accurate reporting and stakeholder communication.

The Ingredients

Key Know How:

• Experience in brand management, marketing or commercial roles within fast-paced consumer sectors (e.g. Fast-Moving Consumer Goods).
• Understanding of brand planning, campaign activation and asset development.
• Ability to analyse performance data and translate insights into clear, actionable outcomes.
• Experience collaborating with external agencies and delivering cross-functional projects.
• Good financial awareness, including Profit and Loss performance.
• Organisational and project management skills, with the ability to prioritise effectively.

Your Bowl of Perks (Benefits)

Competitive Salary & Annual Flexible benefits

We offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, career, and life outside work.

• Annual bonus
• Double-matched pension scheme (up to 12% from us)
• 25 days annual leave increasing with service
• Annual Salary review
• Healthcare plan
• Discounted Weetabix products

To support our employees, we also offer:

• Continued investment in your personal development
• We believe in balance, whether it's for family, rest or simply time for you. As well as your holiday entitlement, you can purchase up to 5 days of additional annual leave
• Access to 24/7 counselling service (via Grocery Aid partnership)
• The freedom of Flexible Work Opportunities
• Enhanced Maternity / Paternity / Adoption Leave
• Additional Time Off for Fertility Treatment and Neonatal Care
• Working Parents Support Group
• Fully stocked kitchens filled with our delicious products for you to enjoy

To learn more about life at Weetabix, visit our careers page:

Please note: We benchmark roles based on your skills and experience, so we do not advertise fixed salary ranges.

Unfortunately, we are unable to provide sponsorship for this position; therefore, we are seeking candidates who do not require sponsorship.