Marketing Officer

hireful; Staines-upon-Thames; Hybrid; GBP 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturing business is seeking a Marketing Officer in Staines-upon-Thames. This hybrid role involves managing marketing activities across the UK and Ireland, supporting NPD and brand management. Ideal candidates should have a degree in Marketing or Business Management and 3+ years of experience in the food industry. The role offers a salary of circa £45,000 plus benefits.

Benefits

Life assurance cover 4 x salary

Pension 6% matched

Company sick pay

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Qualifications

• At least 3 years' experience in sales or trade marketing within the food industry.
• Hands-on experience with UK retail marketing campaigns.
• Knowledge of advertising campaign development with a 360° approach.

Responsibilities

• Support NPD and brand management across various fruit categories.
• Create in-store visibility strategies.
• Organise consumer activities like promotions and events.
• Lead marketing innovation projects and report on market insights.

Skills

Offline marketing

Project ownership

Effective communication

Team collaboration

Education

Degree in Marketing or Business Management

Job description

Overview

Do you have a flair for marketing and experience in the food industry? Do you enjoy offline marketing such as print brochures, retail store POS, events, trade press, etc. This Marketing Office role is working with a leading food manufacturing business and based in Staines, Surrey/Middlesex border.

This is a hybrid role, working 3 days in the office and 2 days at home, where you'll play a key role in driving marketing activities across the UK and Ireland. This isn't just about making things look good — it's about owning projects that shape the brand, bring products to life, and get people excited about what's on the shelves.

Salary circa £45,000 plus benefits including life assurance cover 4 x salary, pension 6% matched, company sick pay and 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays).

What You'll Be Doing

• Supporting NPD, product, and brand management across fresh fruit, prepared fruit, and long shelf-life categories.
• Creating and delivering in-store visibility strategies.
• Coordinating packaging, supply chain, and factory teams on key brand projects.
• Organising and supervising consumer activities such as promotions, sponsorships, and brand ambassador events.
• Working with creative and media partners to roll out advertising and social media campaigns.
• Leading marketing innovation projects, including e-commerce initiatives.
• Reporting on market insights and consumer data (including retail panel and category management analysis).
• Supporting sales with customer presentations and trade materials.
• Managing the local marketing budget and being an active member of the wider regional and global marketing community.

What We're Looking For

• Ideally educated to degree level in Marketing or Business Management with a marketing/sales focus.
• At least 3 years' experience in sales, trade marketing, or marketing within the food industry (FMCG experience highly valued).
• Hands-on experience with UK retail, including delivering NPD and marketing campaigns with proven success.
• Knowledge of advertising campaign development with a 360° approach.
• Someone who can stay cool under pressure, juggle deadlines, and still keep a smile on their face.
• A confident, energetic, and creative team player who communicates effectively.

This is a chance to step into a role where you'll make a direct, nationwide impact, and the opportunity to see your ideas come to life in-store. Interested? Then apply today!