Senior Brand Manager

Position: Senior Brand Manager - 12 Month Contract Salary: Up to £85,000 Location: West of London - Hybrid Working Lime Talent is partnering with a leading global consumer goods business to hire a Senior Brand Manager for a 12-month maternity cover contract. This is an opportunity to join a fast-paced, high-performing team, working on a portfolio of premium, well-known brands within a growing category. In this role, you'll take full ownership of the brand strategy and execution - from NPD and innovation launches through to activation and partnerships. You'll also play a key role in portfolio planning and representing the brand across internal commercial and cross-functional teams. Key responsibilities:

• Lead the development and delivery of brand plans across innovation, comms, and activation
• Manage end-to-end NPD and renovation projects across the portfolio
• Deliver impactful brand campaigns and partnerships in collaboration with external agencies
• Own brand performance analysis and provide insights to drive growth
• Act as a key ambassador for the brand across internal stakeholders including commercial, category, supply chain, and international teams

Ideal candidate profile:

• Proven experience in a brand management role within FMCG
• Strong track record in innovation, campaign development, and cross-functional project management
• Ability to think strategically while being hands-on with execution
• Confident managing agencies and budgets, and presenting to senior stakeholders
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, global matrix environment

This role would suit someone who is passionate about building brands and looking to make a real impact within a high-profile portfolio. Immediate availability or short notice periods would be advantageous.