Media Manager UKI

Heinz; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent food company based in London is seeking a Media Manager to develop and execute media strategies that enhance brand visibility and effectiveness. This role requires at least 5 years of experience in media planning, strong analytical skills, and a cross-channel approach. The company offers a dynamic work culture, flexible working options, and extensive benefits including professional development opportunities and well-being programs. Join a team committed to driving business growth and innovation.

Benefits

Career development pathway

Meritocratic pay structure

Collaborative office culture

Family-friendly benefits

Employee discounts on products

Wellness programs

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in media strategy or comms planning.
• Excellent analytical and communication skills.
• Deep knowledge of global digital platforms.

Responsibilities

• Lead brand connections with consumers through various media channels.
• Deliver best-in-class media plans with agency partners.
• Develop tools and partnerships to improve media and digital capability.
• Support Marketing Mix Modeling for media ROI improvements.

Skills

Media strategy management

Cross-channel experience

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Collaboration and influencing

Organizational skills

Learning new technologies

Business acumen

Job description

Job Description

The UK & Ireland business is looking for a Media Manager to develop and execute media plans strategies and roadmaps to drive business growth. The role sits within the UK & Ireland Marketing team, reporting to the Senior Media Manager. You’ll be working with a diverse team across the various brands and categories.

Your primary responsibility will be to drive excellence in Comms & Media strategy across UK & Ireland brands and categories; driving effectiveness and efficiency and setting a clear strategy brand plans support across the marketing teams.

What you’ll do:

• Lead how brands in the UK & Ireland business connect with consumers through different media channels from offline to online (Omnichannel Approach)
• Bring together the total picture across brands, categories and channels, liaising with internal eCOM, Shopper & Commercial teams
• Work closely with our agency partners, Carat, to deliver best‑in‑class plans, supported by strong CMM-based rationale
• Unlock media and digital capability within the wider marketing team through developing playbooks, tools and partnerships
• Integrate with strategic initiatives in MarTech, media and digital to fuel business growth and drive the digital transformation agenda.
• Support Marketing Mix Modeling projects for media ROI improvements across brands.

What you will need:

• Experience in local market, ideally in managing media strategy or comms planning (either with an agency or client‑side) is required (guideline 5+ years)
• Cross‑channel experience (Digital, TV, print, OOH, radio, etc.) with strong media fundamentals but knowledge in the digital space is the most important
• Excellent analytical and communication skills - ability to simplify and connect with people
• Strong collaborator and influencer
• Passionate about inspiring and driving change
• Organized and able to handle several projects concurrently
• Strong ability to learn new technologies and applications
• Deep knowledge of global digital platforms. Working knowledge of emerging platforms a plus
• Business acumen: ability to operate in a wider commercial environment with stakeholders of varying levels

What we offer you

• An ambitious employer with an industry‑recognised career development pathway
• A meritocratic, pay for performance approach
• A fun, collaborative office culture that celebrates good food and good times with regular events and socials
• An active network of Business Resource Groups, sponsored by leadership, that promote education, celebration, & allyship, helping to create an inclusive work environment
• Flexible and hybrid working approach, including ability to work from abroad
• Family‑friendly; market leading parental leave benefits & sponsored nursery scheme
• Employee discount on Heinz products!

Wellbeing

• Private medical cover & Digital GP
• Comprehensive Life Assurance & Group Income Protection
• Exclusive gym discounts & cycle to work scheme
• Premium membership to Calm App
• A variety of amazing sports teams & clubs!
• 3 volunteering days per year (e.g. Soup Kitchen, Magic Breakfast)

As a Disability Confident employer, we are happy to accommodate any reasonable adjustments you may need during our screening and interview process.

Location(s)

London - The Shard

Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Groups/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity and other protected classes