Full job descriptionGlobal Senior Brand Manager - Innovation
£65,000-£70,000 + £6,600 Car Allowance + Bonus (up to 22.5%) + 10% Pension
Maidenhead | Hybrid (3 days per week)


Before you apply…
*Have you led FMCG innovation projects from concept through to launch?
*Have you worked across multiple international markets?
*Do you enjoy combining brand strategy with hands-on innovation delivery?
*Can you work from Maidenhead three days per week?


If so, we’d like to hear from you.


The opportunity
We’re recruiting a Global Senior Brand Manager to join a well-established international FMCG business during an exciting period of transformation.
This is a genuinely broad global role where you’ll help shape future innovation strategy whilst leading projects from initial concept through to commercial launch.
You’ll work across Marketing, R&D, Consumer Insights, Supply Chain, Regulatory and Finance, influencing decisions that deliver both consumer value and commercial growth.
This is a role for someone who enjoys switching between strategic thinking and practical delivery. One day you’ll be helping shape the long-term innovation pipeline; the next you’ll be working through the detail of a product launch, packaging change or business case.


What you’ll be doing
*Lead global innovation projects from concept through to launch.
*Support the development of long-term brand and innovation strategy.
*Build commercially robust business cases for new products and portfolio initiatives.
*Work closely with R&D, Consumer Insights, Packaging, Regulatory and Supply Chain teams.
*Develop product propositions, claims, packaging and pricing recommendations.
*Translate consumer and market insight into commercially successful innovation.
*Drive portfolio optimisation and productivity initiatives.
*Partner with regional teams to deliver successful launches across multiple markets.
*Present recommendations to senior stakeholders and influence key business decisions.


What we’re looking for
You’ll most likely already be working as a:
*Global Senior Brand Manager
*Global Brand Manager
*Senior Brand Manager with significant innovation responsibility
*Senior Innovation Manager
*Innovation Lead


You’ll also bring:
*FMCG brand marketing experience.
*Proven end-to-end innovation / NPD experience.
*Strong commercial understanding, including P&L, pricing and business case development.
*Experience working across multiple markets or regions.
*Strong cross-functional leadership and stakeholder management skills.
*Confidence influencing without direct authority.
*The ability to thrive in a fast-moving, evolving environment.


The environment
This is a lean, international business where people are expected to take ownership, collaborate across functions and keep projects moving.
You’ll enjoy this role if you like variety, broad responsibility and seeing your ideas develop into products that reach consumers around the world.


Package
*£65,000-£70,000 basic salary
*£6,600 car allowance
*15% target bonus (up to 22.5% with multiplier)
*10% employer pension contribution
*Hybrid working (3 days per week in Maidenhead)


Please note: Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK. Sponsorship is not available.