UK Marketing Director

QLM Search; Newbury; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

QLM Search is seeking a senior Marketing Director in Newbury, UK. This role requires accountability for marketing and innovation across a diverse brand portfolio. The ideal candidate will have proven leadership in FMCG and a GM mindset. Key responsibilities include defining strategic brand initiatives and leading the innovation process to drive growth. The position offers significant influence in the UK leadership team during a transformative phase for the business.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Marketing Director or senior marketing leader within FMCG or branded businesses.
• Experience in leading brand portfolios and innovation pipelines through transformation.
• Strong influence at UK leadership and Group level.

Responsibilities

• Own the UK marketing and innovation agenda with accountability for growth.
• Define portfolio and brand strategy to maximise commercial impact.
• Lead the innovation pipeline from insight to launch excellence.
• Drive go-to-market excellence across Sales and Operations.
• Embed data-led decision making to optimise marketing ROI.

Skills

Commercial marketing mindset

P&L understanding

Leadership presence

Influencing skills

Data analysis for brand performance

Job description

QLM Search is partnering with a high-growth, multi-brand food manufacturer that is undergoing an exciting period of transformation.

This is a senior leadership opportunity for a commercial Marketing Director with a General Manager mindset.

The role sits on the UK leadership team and offers significant influence, visibility, and the opportunity to lead both marketing and innovation during a critical phase of the business’s evolution.

The Role

As UK Marketing Director, you will hold end-to-end accountability for marketing and innovation across a diverse portfolio of brands. You will play a central role in shaping UK strategy, driving transformation, and delivering profitable growth with true GM-style ownership.

Key Responsibilities

• Own the UK marketing and innovation agenda across a diverse portfolio of brands, with clear accountability for growth and value creation
• Define portfolio and brand strategy, setting clear roles, positioning, and priorities to maximise commercial impact
• Lead the end-to-end innovation pipeline, from consumer insight through to launch excellence and in-market performance
• Operate with a GM mindset, demonstrating strong P&L understanding and disciplined investment decision-making
• Drive go-to-market excellence, ensuring seamless cross-functional execution across Sales, Commercial, Supply Chain, and Operations
• Embed insight-led decision making, using data and analytics to optimise brand performance and marketing ROI
• Play a key role in the UK transformation agenda, modernising capability, ways of working, and operating models
• Influence at the top table, acting as a core member of the UK leadership team and senior interface with Group stakeholders
• Build and lead a high‑performing team, developing commercial, innovative, and future‑ready marketing capability

About You

You will be a senior marketing leader with a strong commercial track record and experience operating in complex, multi-brand environments.

You are likely to bring:

• Proven experience as a Marketing Director or senior marketing leader within FMCG, consumer, or branded businesses
• A commercial marketing and innovation mindset, with clear P&L ownership and GM‑style leadership capability
• Experience leading brand portfolios and innovation pipelines through transformation or change
• Strong influence at UK leadership, ExCo, and Group level
• A balance of strategic thinking and hands‑on execution
• Energy, resilience, and leadership presence in fast‑paced organisations