Marketing & Activation Manager - FMCG Food

The Opportunity We’re partnering with a fast-scaling, private-equity-backed FMCG food business that is on a mission to build and redefine an entire category in the UK . Already the #1 player in Europe within its space, the UK has been identified as a major growth market — with strong listings across the major grocery multiples. To support this growth, the business is hiring a Marketing & Commercial Execution Manager. A hands-on, delivery-focused marketer who thrives in fast-paced, entrepreneurial environments and loves making things happen. This is a temp-to-perm role , designed to bring immediate impact, structure and momentum, and will be highly likely become permanent.

What You’ll Be Doing This is a broad, high-impact execution role spanning brand, digital, shopper and commercial delivery. You’ll work closely with the UK Sales & Marketing Director and act as the engine behind flawless execution. Key focus areas include:

• Owning UK NPD & EPD project management , ensuring launches land on time and on budget
• Managing packaging development, approvals and UK compliance
• Executing brand, digital, PR and trade campaigns across multiple platforms
• Leading shopper marketing and retailer.com execution
• Building compelling customer selling stories and sales materials
• Managing agencies and activation calendars to keep everything moving at pace
• Tracking performance, evaluating activity and feeding insight back into future plans

This is not a “press the buttons” marketing role, you’ll be building the playbook as you go .

What We’re Looking For You’ll likely come from an FMCG food or drink background , with strong exposure to grocery customers and a proven track record of delivering marketing plans, not just designing them . We’re looking for someone who brings:

• FMCG marketing experience (food & drink strongly preferred)
• Strong brand / digital / commercial execution capability
• Confidence working with retailers, agencies and cross-functional teams
• Excellent project management skills (experience with tools like monday.com a bonus)
• A proactive, organised, delivery-focused mindset
• Energy, curiosity and comfort operating in a fast-growth, ambiguous environment
• Shopper marketing experience is a plus, but strong digital and brand execution experience is essential .

Why This Role? Be part of creating and scaling a category , not just managing an established brand Work directly with an experienced leadership team in a PE-backed growth business High visibility, real ownership, and tangible impact Flexible, home-based setup with fully expensed London collaboration days Clear opportunity to transition into a permanent role as the business scales Location: Home based role 1-2 days a week in the office Package: £40,000 - £45,000 + Bonus + Benefits If you are passionate about driving growth in a dynamic food business and have the skills to excel in this role, we would love to hear from you.