Job Title: Senior Brand Manager Location: High Wycombe (hybrid) So, what’s it all about? As our next Senior Brand Manager, you will be passionate about all things innovation. You will be a leader with a track record of driving fantastic results. You will be an entrepreneurial marketer who is results-driven with a real passion for food marketing. You will report directly into the Chief Marketing Officer and will take the lead on the execution of the innovation and renovation strategy, whilst playing a key role in driving growth within one of the nation's most loved food brands. Your key responsibilities will be to build the long-term consumer-led innovation and core renovation strategy and plan whilst translating the needs of the customer. You will have knowledge or experience in developing a consumer-first approach to the innovation and renovation strategy. You will be at the forefront of development and execution within NPD. Alongside this, you will manage the portfolio in a way that maximises our offer for the consumers and drives sales and profit for the business. This is a fantastic opportunity to join the marketing team within the nation’s 5th most popular FMCG brand (1) where you will play an instrumental part in the next phase of its growth. The Key Requirements… Knowledge or experience of developing a consumer-first approach to innovation and renovation strategy End to end knowledge or experience of how to build product pipelines An ability to lead and inspire a diverse set of people and the ability to get the most out scarce resources A pragmatic approach to getting work done taking into consideration the different requirements of the business and all stakeholders Strong level of commerciality – an understanding or experience working with a P&L We’ll provide you with opportunities to learn new skills, grow and develop and we aim to provide our colleagues with a job for life We have many long-serving colleagues, some with over 30 years' experience with us. This opportunity is ideal for someone who enjoys working in a collaborative and friendly team environment. Benefits baked in All colleagues can choose from a wide range of benefits, here’s a top crust taster of what we offer: Competitive annual leave and flexibility where possible for a healthy work-life balance and recharge your batteries. Three levels of pension schemes to suit your needs. Aviva DigiCare Workplace App includes annual health checks, digital GP consultations, nutritional advice, and much more. Hovis Choice benefits platform for everyday savings, cashback and much more. Free on-site parking. Why Hovis? From breakfast to midnight snack, Hovis has been the heart of UK homes for generations with love in every loaf. Our products are consistently ranked number one or two in bread loaves categories across the UK and Northern Ireland (1), and we’re the nation’s 5th most popular FMCG brand (2). As we continue to innovate, we seek talented, dedicated people to join us. For over 133 years, our 2,800-strong team has delivered top-quality Hovis bakery goods, and we look forward to strengthening our brand further. Join us to be part of this exciting journey and help us remain a leading bakery company for years to come. At Hovis, we believe in embracing diversity and creating a welcoming workplace for everyone. Whether you're applying for a job or already part of our team, we promise to treat you with fairness, respect, and dignity. You will be valued and included here at Hovis. Does this sound like the right environment for you? If so, we would love to hear from you. To find out more about Hovis please visit our website and social media channels hovis.co.uk Source: (1) Nielsen. Total Coverage, excl. Discounters, by region, 52 w/e 15/06/24. (2) Kantar, UK FMCG, 2023