Brand Manager FTC

QBE Insurance Group; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A global insurance and reinsurance firm seeks a Brand Manager for a 12-month fixed-term contract to manage branding across QBE International. In this part-time role, you will coordinate teams, ensuring brand consistency throughout all channels. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in brand management and a strong project management background, passionate about storytelling and collaboration.

Benefits

30 days holiday per year

Flexible working options

Pension plan with employer contributions

Private medical insurance

Family-friendly policies

Short-term remote work abroad

Cycle-to-Work scheme

Qualifications

• Confident brand leader with a passion for storytelling.
• Comfortable managing complex projects and influencing at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary brand custodian for QBE International.
• Develop and implement a clear brand plan.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders to embed brand thinking.
• Lead execution of brand strategy.
• Track brand performance.

Skills

Experience in brand management

Experience in delivering large-scale, multilingual rebranding projects

Great project management skills

Deep understanding of brand strategy

Excellent communication skills

Creative problem-solver

Collaboration skills

Job description

Brand Manager

Fixed Term 12 Months/ Part Time

London / Hybrid

At QBE, our purpose is to enable a more resilient future.

We are an international insurer and reinsurer with a local presence in 27 countries.

The Opportunity

We’re hiring for aBrand Manageron a12-month fixed-term contractto cover maternity leave, workingpart-time (3 days a week). Based inLondon, this is a standout opportunity to manage our brand across QBE International.

You’ll be at the heart of a high-impact transformation, working with global and local teams to bring our refreshed brand to life across every touchpoint.

If you’re passionate about branding, thrive on collaboration, and love making things happen - this is your moment.

Your New Role

This is a hands-on, high-visibility role where you’ll manage our brand across all internal and external channels. Acting as the bridge between the central team in Sydney and QBE International’s leadership, you’ll coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure brand consistency, clarity, and excitement throughout the transition.

Main responsibilities:

Act as the primary brand custodian for QBE International, ensuring consistent brand presence across all internal and external touchpoints.

Develop and implement a clear, actionable brand plan that activates the group’s strategy across all relevant markets and channels.

Collaborate with key marketing, communications, and business stakeholders to drive buy-in and embed brand thinking into business planning.

Lead the execution and embedment of the brand strategy across all business units and channels

Track brand performance and manage the brand tracer to inform future strategy

About You

You’re a confident brand leader with a passion for storytelling, a sharp eye for detail, and the ability to bring people together around a shared vision. You’ll be comfortable managing complex projects and influencing at all levels.

Skills you’ll need:

Experience in brand management, marketing, or related roles

Experience in delivering large-scale, multilingual rebranding projects, ideally in a B2B context

Great project management skills with the ability to juggle multiple priorities

Deep understanding of brand strategy, implementation, and performance tracking

Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills

Creative problem-solver with a proactive, can-do attitude

Experience working with cross-functional and international teams

A passion for branding and a collaborative, flexible approach

Why QBE? At My Best

At QBE, we want our people to feel rewarded and inspired to perform at their best, that’s why we have created “At My Best ”. It’s our connection, our way of showing we have your back. We understand that one size doesn’t fit all and that priorities can change depending on your life stage. That is why our blend of wellbeing initiatives and benefits offer flexibility to suit what matters most to you. It’s in the culture of our business, our QBE DNA, to support our people. Everything we do is underpinned by our QBE DNA.

#LI-Hybrid

We’re an international insurer that’s building momentum towards realising our vision of becoming the most consistent and innovative risk partner. We can never really predict what’s around the corner, but at QBE we’re asking the right questions to enable a more resilient future – helping those around us build strength and embrace change to their advantage.

QBE aims to build a workplace that is fair and inclusive because we want to attract and retain the best people to do the job, we have adopted flexible working across the company and welcome this conversation ( https://qbeeurope.com/careers/flex-qbe/ ).

With more than more than 13,000 people working across 27 countries, we’re big enough to make a real impact, but small enough to provide a friendly workplace, where people are down-to-earth, passionate, and kind.

You are more than your work – and QBE is more than a workplace, which is why we provide you with the benefits, support and flexibility to help you concentrate on living your best life personally and professionally. As well as the benefits below we also offer an extensive choice of other options to suit you!

30 days holiday a year with the option to buy up to 2 additional days.

Flexible working - balancing work and life is important so our flexible working opportunities are open to all, this can include part-time, job share and compressed hours.

Pension – you are automatically enrolled into the QBE pension plan, which entitles you to receive employer contributions of 10% of your basic salary.

Private medical insurance – we fund fully comprehensive private medical cover for you and all the family.

Family friendly policies – we offer 26 weeks leave at full pay regardless of gender identity, sexual orientation or how you become a parent.

Short term remote work abroad - you can request up to 20 days per year to work remotely from certain locations abroad.

Sustainable investing - we believe sustainable integration is important for long term financial, environmental, and social outcomes. Our pension strategy supports our net-zero goal to achieve year-on-year reductions in carbon footprint, by investing more in green businesses than the broader market, so your savings are looking after the planet's future, as well as your own.
Cycle-to-Work – benefit from regular exercise whilst making your commute greener and cheaper, select and bike and/or accessories up to the value of £5,000.

To find out more visit our Reward Page

QBE Awards

Some of the award’s QBE are proud to have won, been a finalist for, and shortlisted for include;

AXCO Global Insurance Awards 2024 Winner: Network Management of the Year

Insurance Business UK 5-Star Cyber Awards 2024: QBE rated as a 5-Star Cyber Insurer

UK IT Industry Awards 2023 Winner: Green Technology Innovation of the Year

Insurance Post British Insurance Awards 2023: QBE rated as a 5-Star Employer

We are striving to create a workplace culture where all our people feel included, and we are committed to building a diverse workforce that is reflective of the communities we operate in. We are proud to have partnerships with organisations such as Stonewall and Working Families, and our commitment to the Women in Finance Charter, the UN Women’s Empowerment Principles and Race at Work charter helps keep us accountable and transparent. For more information on our strategy targets please take a look at our Careers Page

Accessibility

Here at QBE, we are promoting an accessible workplace for all, which includes supporting candidates to perform at their best during their recruitment process. If you require any accommodations, please make your Talent Acquisition contact aware.

ESG & Sustainability

At QBE, we believe that integrating sustainability into our business helps us deliver on our purpose of enabling a more resilient future. Our three key focus areas include fostering an orderly and inclusive transition to a net-zero economy, enabling a sustainable and resilient workforce, and partnering for growth through innovative, sustainable, and impactful solutions. For further information regarding QBE’s sustainability targets, including our net-zero pledges and inclusion of diversity targets, and our award-winning impact investment initiative ‘Premiums4Good’, please visit our Sustainability homepage and read our latest Sustainability Report

What next? If you have a passion to contribute to QBE’s vision of enabling a more resilient future for our customers and the community, we encourage you to apply! Simply click the “apply” button to submit your CV and other relevant documents, and a member of our friendly Talent Acquisition team will be in contact to discuss your interest further if you meet the requirements of the role.

We believe this is our moment – what if it was yours too?

APPLY NOW and let’s make it happen!

Skills:

Analytical Thinking, Business-To-Business (B2B) Marketing, Collaboration Tools, Communication, Critical Thinking, Customer Value Management, Intentional collaboration, Managing performance, Marketing Management, Marketing Strategies, Presenting with Impact, Problem Solving, Risk Management, Team Management, Waterfall Model

Primary Details

Time Type: Part timeWorker Type: Employee

Brand Manager

Fixed Term 12 Months/ Part Time

London / Hybrid

At QBE, our purpose is to enable a more resilient future.

We are an international insurer and reinsurer with a local presence in 27 countries.

The Opportunity

We’re hiring for aBrand Manageron a12-month fixed-term contractto cover maternity leave, workingpart-time (3 days a week). Based inLondon, this is a standout opportunity to manage our brand across QBE International.

You’ll be at the heart of a high-impact transformation, working with global and local teams to bring our refreshed brand to life across every touchpoint.

If you’re passionate about branding, thrive on collaboration, and love making things happen - this is your moment.

Your New Role

This is a hands-on, high-visibility role where you’ll manage our brand across all internal and external channels. Acting as the bridge between the central team in Sydney and QBE International’s leadership, you’ll coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure brand consistency, clarity, and excitement throughout the transition.

Main responsibilities:

• Act as the primary brand custodian for QBE International, ensuring consistent brand presence across all internal and external touchpoints.

• Develop and implement a clear, actionable brand plan that activates the group’s strategy across all relevant markets and channels.

• Collaborate with key marketing, communications, and business stakeholders to drive buy-in and embed brand thinking into business planning.

• Lead the execution and embedment of the brand strategy across all business units and channels

• Track brand performance and manage the brand tracer to inform future strategy

About You

You’re a confident brand leader with a passion for storytelling, a sharp eye for detail, and the ability to bring people together around a shared vision. You’ll be comfortable managing complex projects and influencing at all levels.

Skills you’ll need:

• Experience in brand management, marketing, or related roles

• Experience in delivering large-scale, multilingual rebranding projects, ideally in a B2B context

• Great project management skills with the ability to juggle multiple priorities

• Deep understanding of brand strategy, implementation, and performance tracking

• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills

• Creative problem-solver with a proactive, can-do attitude

• Experience working with cross-functional and international teams

• A passion for branding and a collaborative, flexible approach

Why QBE? At My Best

At QBE, we want our people to feel rewarded and inspired to perform at their best, that’s why we have created “At My Best ”. It’s our connection, our way of showing we have your back. We understand that one size doesn’t fit all and that priorities can change depending on your life stage. That is why our blend of wellbeing initiatives and benefits offer flexibility to suit what matters most to you. It’s in the culture of our business, our QBE DNA, to support our people. Everything we do is underpinned by our QBE DNA.

#LI-Hybrid

We’re an international insurer that’s building momentum towards realising our vision of becoming the most consistent and innovative risk partner. We can never really predict what’s around the corner, but at QBE we’re asking the right questions to enable a more resilient future – helping those around us build strength and embrace change to their advantage.

QBE aims to build a workplace that is fair and inclusive because we want to attract and retain the best people to do the job, we have adopted flexible working across the company and welcome this conversation ( https://qbeeurope.com/careers/flex-qbe/ ).

With more than more than 13,000 people working across 27 countries, we’re big enough to make a real impact, but small enough to provide a friendly workplace, where people are down-to-earth, passionate, and kind.

To find out more about why you should work for QBE, visit our careers website.

At My Best - QBE Benefits

You are more than your work – and QBE is more than a workplace, which is why we provide you with the benefits, support and flexibility to help you concentrate on living your best life personally and professionally. As well as the benefits below we also offer an extensive choice of other options to suit you!

30 days holiday a year with the option to buy up to 2 additional days.

Flexible working - balancing work and life is important so our flexible working opportunities are open to all, this can include part-time, job share and compressed hours.

Pension – you are automatically enrolled into the QBE pension plan, which entitles you to receive employer contributions of 10% of your basic salary.

Private medical insurance – we fund fully comprehensive private medical cover for you and all the family.

Family friendly policies – we offer 26 weeks leave at full pay regardless of gender identity, sexual orientation or how you become a parent.

Short term remote work abroad - you can request up to 20 days per year to work remotely from certain locations abroad.

Sustainable investing - we believe sustainable integration is important for long term financial, environmental, and social outcomes. Our pension strategy supports our net-zero goal to achieve year-on-year reductions in carbon footprint, by investing more in green businesses than the broader market, so your savings are looking after the planet's future, as well as your own.
Cycle-to-Work – benefit from regular exercise whilst making your commute greener and cheaper, select and bike and/or accessories up to the value of £5,000.

To find out more visit our Reward Page

QBE Awards

Some of the award’s QBE are proud to have won, been a finalist for, and shortlisted for include;

AXCO Global Insurance Awards 2024 Winner: Network Management of the Year

Insurance Business UK 5-Star Cyber Awards 2024: QBE rated as a 5-Star Cyber Insurer

UK IT Industry Awards 2023 Winner: Green Technology Innovation of the Year

Working Dads Employer Awards 2023 Winner: Parental Policies Award

Insurance Post British Insurance Awards 2023: QBE rated as a 5-Star Employer

You can view all our awards here

Inclusion of Diversity

We are striving to create a workplace culture where all our people feel included, and we are committed to building a diverse workforce that is reflective of the communities we operate in. We are proud to have partnerships with organisations such as Stonewall and Working Families, and our commitment to the Women in Finance Charter, the UN Women’s Empowerment Principles and Race at Work charter helps keep us accountable and transparent. For more information on our strategy targets please take a look at our Careers Page

Accessibility

Here at QBE, we are promoting an accessible workplace for all, which includes supporting candidates to perform at their best during their recruitment process. If you require any accommodations, please make your Talent Acquisition contact aware.

ESG & Sustainability

At QBE, we believe that integrating sustainability into our business helps us deliver on our purpose of enabling a more resilient future. Our three key focus areas include fostering an orderly and inclusive transition to a net-zero economy, enabling a sustainable and resilient workforce, and partnering for growth through innovative, sustainable, and impactful solutions. For further information regarding QBE’s sustainability targets, including our net-zero pledges and inclusion of diversity targets, and our award-winning impact investment initiative ‘Premiums4Good’, please visit our Sustainability homepage and read our latest Sustainability Report

What next? If you have a passion to contribute to QBE’s vision of enabling a more resilient future for our customers and the community, we encourage you to apply! Simply click the “apply” button to submit your CV and other relevant documents, and a member of our friendly Talent Acquisition team will be in contact to discuss your interest further if you meet the requirements of the role.

We believe this is our moment – what if it was yours too?

APPLY NOW and let’s make it happen!

Skills:

Analytical Thinking, Business-To-Business (B2B) Marketing, Collaboration Tools, Communication, Critical Thinking, Customer Value Management, Intentional collaboration, Managing performance, Marketing Management, Marketing Strategies, Presenting with Impact, Problem Solving, Risk Management, Team Management, Waterfall Model

How to Apply:

To submit your application, click "Apply" and follow the step by step process.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

QBE is an equal opportunity employer and is required to comply with equal employment opportunity legislation in each jurisdiction it operates.

About Us

We are an international insurer and reinsurer offering a diverse portfolio of commercial, personal and specialty products, as well as risk management solutions. Our product portfolio includes property, motor, crop, energy, marine and aviation. We employ a team of around 13,000 people in 27 countries around the world.