Marketing Manager

Compass Group PLC; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading catering and support services company is seeking a Marketing Manager to own and deliver their B2C marketing strategy across a major UK supermarket's Instore presence. This role requires 5+ years of marketing experience, outstanding communication skills, and the ability to manage creative campaigns effectively. You'll lead innovative marketing efforts and collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance customer experiences. If you thrive in a dynamic environment and are passionate about marketing, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience in a marketing role.
• Experience managing creative agencies and briefing in campaigns.
• Full UK driving licence required; some travel expected.

Responsibilities

• Own and deliver B2C marketing strategy across Asda Instore.
• Shape content for PR, social, and trade press.
• Lead creative campaign development for promotions and branding.
• Manage design and branding for new unit openings.
• Collaborate with various teams for growth and customer satisfaction.

Skills

Writing and verbal communication

Analytical skills

Digital experience (social, photography, videography)

Collaborative approach

Commercial awareness

Education

Marketing qualification or relevant degree

Job description

Overview

A marketing qualification or relevant degree. 5+ years' experience in a marketing role. Outstanding written and verbal communication. A collaborative, can-do, self-starting approach. Experience managing creative agencies and briefing in campaigns. Commercial awareness and strong analytical skills. Comfort in a fast-paced environment with multiple projects on the go. Digital experience (social, photography, videography) is a big plus. Full UK driving licence - some travel required.

Are you a creative, curious, commercially-savvy marketer ready to take on a role with real scale, impact and national visibility? If you love working at pace, bringing ideas to life, and shaping customer experiences across both retail and catering - this is the one.

What you'll do

• Own and deliver our B2C marketing strategy across Asda Instore
• Shape compelling content for PR, social and trade press - including our Instore LinkedIn presence
• Lead creative campaign development (seasonal, promotional and brand-led)
• Bring our offers to life through photo + video shoots with our Inside Sales & Growth teams
• Develop B2B sales tools including brochures, awards entries and white papers
• Manage design, planning and branding for new unit openings and refurbishments
• Be the brand guardian for all Instore formats
• Work with our agencies to deliver exciting, high-quality creative work
• Partner with Finance to measure impact and build strong commercial cases
• Lead the creation of simple, effective operator playbooks to ensure flawless onsite execution
• Collaborate with operations, culinary, menu development, growth, digital and our wider marketing team to drive growth, awareness and customer satisfaction

Why this role is exciting

• You'll lead marketing for one of Compass's biggest brands - with huge visibility internally and externally
• You'll help mobilise an exciting, newly awarded national contract with a major UK supermarket
• You'll shape customer experiences across retail AND catering
• You'll have genuine space to innovate, test, measure and grow
• You'll join a passionate, supportive, fast-paced marketing team who love what they do
• If you enjoy autonomy, thrive on variety, and want to deliver memorable brand moments in a sector where community and experience truly matter - you'll love it here.