Overview

Manpower is currently seeking an interim Brand Manager to work with our global FMCG client Unilever, renowned for brands such as Dove, Sure, Persil, and Simple. The role is based in Kingston upon Thames, Surrey. This is a full-time temporary position to run for 12 months (maternity cover), requiring 36.25 hours per week, Monday to Friday, to start ASAP. Compensation is up to £61,000 per annum pro rata, depending on experience. The role offers a mix of remote and onsite working, subject to adjustment based on business requirements.Role Responsibilities

Define and own brand strategy for the Graze brand, ensuring relevance to consumers’ needs (including Jobs to be Done and Integrated Business Plans).Build the Graze brand plan across all 6Ps, including an NRM plan.Generate powerful consumer insights that drive real growth and ensure excellent consumer experience across the full funnel – from awareness to conversion and retention, along end-to-end consumer journeys.Implement breakthrough data strategies to leverage performance marketing and inform fast, bold decision making.Support the Marketing Manager in the delivery of the Graze PandL and the commercial execution of in-year plans to achieve annual performance ambitions in growth and profit delivery, including SandOP, Fuel for Growth, and pricing strategies.Align category development growth plans with the Innovation team and own the market execution of NPD (including packaging design, communication, and business case delivery).Generate and create communication ideas to activate through agencies—from concept to deployment.Line management of an Assistant Brand Manager.What we are looking for

A self-starter with an entrepreneurial and commercially savvy approach, balancing future thinking with hands-on delivery and results; passionate about building omnichannel, consumer-led brands and products.Experience in a brand management role within an FMCG environment, with knowledge of managing smaller challenger brands (innovation experience a bonus).Experience in monitoring performance and making data-driven recommendations for future plans (Nielsen, Dunnhumby, SIP).Skilled in recommending insight approaches and interpreting qualitative and quantitative data.Excellent project management skills with attention to detail and high standards of execution.Independent and resilient in a busy, fast-moving, and complex environment; confident in engaging and influencing senior stakeholders.A real foodie with a natural curiosity and consumer focus, with a keen eye for emerging trends.Experience

Ideally already 1-2 years in a Brand management role.Location

Kingston upon Thames, SurreyJob Info

Job Title: Brand ManagerCompany: ManpowerLocation: Kingston upon ThamesPosted: Sep 9th 2025Closes: Oct 10th 2025Sector: OtherContract: TemporaryHours: Full Time

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