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Novo Nordisk UK is seeking a Brand Lead to shape strategy for designated brands in the UK, translating insights into plans that grow market share and revenue. You will lead a cross-functional team, direct the field force, ensure compliant campaigns, and collaborate with NHS professionals to support people with chronic diseases. The role requires ABPI certification, UK market experience, and strong leadership, budgeting, and communication skills. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Nestlé, home of Nespresso, seeks a Head of Brand Marketing & Communications to lead brand strategy and campaign leadership across the UK & Ireland.Drive premium positioning and integrated activations across B2C and B2B channels, translating global ideas into local excellence and inspiring partner t

Alternatively, Grant ThorntonAt Grant Thornton we do things differently - looking to the future, driving ambitious growth and pioneering positive change in our industry. Providing audit, tax and advisory services, we empower clients through strategic insight, curiosity, and genuine partnership. And we empower our people with real opportunity, an inclusive culture and work life balance. A true alternative. With over 5,000 people in the UK, and a presence in 150 global markets, we're on an ambitious journey, from great to exceptional, and we need the best people to help us achieve our potential. And with that comes the opportunity to help redefine what our industry looks like, and what you want from your career. Job Description:MORE THAN YOU EXPECTEDGrant Thornton UK LLP is part of a global network of independent audit, tax and advisory firms, made up of some 58,000 people in over 135 countries. We're a team of independent thinkers who put quality, inclusion and integrity first. All around the world we bring a different experience to our clients. A better experience. One that delivers the expertise they need in a way that goes beyond. Personal, proactive, and agile. That's Grant Thornton.NEW GROUND WON’T BREAK ITSELF.Every day our teams help people in businesses and communities to do what is right and achieve their goals.A look into the roleAs our Campaigns Lead, you’ll own the campaign engine at the heart of our marketing – turning campaign requests from across the firm into clear, qualified briefs and sequenced plans that our channel teams can deliver. Sitting within Commercial Growth & Strategy and reporting to the Head of Demand Generation, you’ll be the single point of accountability for campaign quality, consistency and pace across our campaign portfolio. As our campaign volume and complexity grow, you’ll make sure campaigns are prioritised against finite capacity rather than run ad hoc, that each one is measured against the commercial impact it was set up to achieve, and that lessons from one campaign shape the next. This is a hybrid role that can be based at any of our UK offices, with travel to London as needed.This is a newly formed team, created as part of our marketing transformation. Our campaign framework is in place, and your job is to bring it to life: upskilling the team, making it work in practice and getting everyone working in a consistent way. With the team only just brought together, you’ll have real scope to shape how it works and moves forward, supported by two strong managers already in the team.In this role, you’ll:Work with go-to-market (GTM) leads to turn business needs into scoped, qualified campaign briefs, with clear objectives, audiences and success measures linked to commercial outcomesOwn and evolve our campaign framework across always-on, integrated, brand, proposition-launch, segment, account-based marketing (ABM), event and reactive campaignsHold the campaign calendar and, with the Head of Demand Generation, decide how competing campaign requests are prioritised and sequencedPartner with Digital Marketing, Channel Marketing and Events, Content, Design and Communications so campaigns are planned and resourced togetherRun governance and quality checkpoints from brief through to campaign close, and lead post-campaign reviews so lessons feed into future campaignsOwn campaign-level performance reporting, giving GTM leads and sector and service line teams a consistent view of how their campaigns are performingOwn and develop our AI-assisted campaign briefing tools, and set the standard for responsible use of AI in campaign planningLead and develop the Campaigns team of around eight people, including three managers, setting the standard for how briefs are scoped and campaigns are runKnowing you’re right for usWe’ve set ambitious growth targets for the firm, and we need the right people to help us achieve these. We’re looking for people who will bring ambition and drive to their role. In changing markets, we need to be able to work at pace and be adaptable to change and to be curious, asking questions of ourselves, each other and our clients to ensure we are delivering the services and quality we expect.Joining us as Campaigns Lead at Senior Manager level, the minimum criteria you’ll need is proven experience leading a multi-channel campaign function at a senior level, including managing and developing a campaign team.It would be great if you had some of the following skills, but don’t worry if you don’t tick every box, we’ll help you develop along the way:You’ll have experience within professional services, financial services, another regulated environment or a B2B organisationYou’ll have a track record of briefing and prioritising competing campaign demand against finite capacityYou’ll be able to turn an ambiguous business ask into a scoped, qualified brief quicklyYou’ll have strong stakeholder management skills, able to hold the line on priorities with senior leaders while working as a collaborative peer to channel leadsYou’ll bring commercial acumen and a data-driven approach, connecting campaign results back to business outcomesYou’ll bring a modern approach to campaign planning, beyond traditional marketing, including customer journey mapping, segmentation, and using interest and intent signals to guide campaignsYou’ll have experience using a content management platform and CRM-based reporting, ideally Microsoft DynamicsYou’ll be curious about how AI can improve the way campaigns are briefed and plannedYou’ll be a self-starter who takes ownership, sets direction and moves things forward independently, bringing in the right people when you need supportKnowing we’re right for youThe culture at Grant Thornton is what sets us apart, we’re known for our inclusive culture and creating environments where all our people can flourish. The things that set you apart, we value them, and this helps us all to perform at our best.Our values are the unwavering principles that shape our daily behaviours and decisions, alongside our drive to do the right thing. We’re looking for people who align with our values and are purposefully driven, actively curious and candid but kind. You can learn more about our values in practice here.It’s not just about our culture and values, in addition to a competitive salary and reward package, you’ll also get:- Tailored development programmes and access to coaching- Flexible bank holidays – allowing you to celebrate the days that are important to you- Benefits including pension, life assurance and private medical, additional holiday purchasing and health benefits- And benefits giving you access to shopping discounts, gym memberships, financial adviceAnd more. Visit our benefits section to read more.How we workWe have a trust-based way of working, driven by responsible people who have the best interests of our firm and our clients at heart. Our how we work framework gives flexibility in where, how, and when we work to deliver the best results for our clients, whilst helping you keep a balance between work and life. Life is more than work, the things you do, and the people you’re with outside of work matter, that’s why we’re happy to look at flexible working options for all our roles. That is how it should be.We’re looking for people who can help drive the business forward, who want to contribute, spark fresh ideas and go beyond expectations. People who want to be able to proudly do what’s right, for the firm, our clients, our people and themselves. It’s how it should be.Recruiter to add job advert content hereSummaryLocation: Bristol; Edinburgh; Gatwick; London; Cardiff; Reading; Manchester; Leeds; Oxford; Birmingham; Aberdeen; Sheffield; Newcastle; Liverpool; CambridgeType: Full time

Title:Category Development Manager (G7) Location:Redhill, Surrey (Hybrid working - 2 days working from home per week) Summary: Deliver insight-led category recommendations and execute customer-facing category plans across cheese & wider dairy categories; supporting the development of category strategies. Translate them into actionable range, space and in-store recommendations. Work closely with Commercial, Marketing, RGM & Innovation to build compelling category stories, support range reviews & new product launches helping to drive measurable commercial outcomes with key retail customers. Reporting Line: Senior Category Manager Direct Reports:None • Support the development and delivery of category strategies for selected retailers by owning defined workstreams, analysis and outputs aligned to Lactalis UK’s commercial plan., • Translate market, shopper and customer insight into clear category, ranging and space recommendations that improve performance and support sustainable growth., • Develop strong category knowledge across cheese and relevant dairy categories, using insight to support internal decision-making and deliver credible recommendations to customers., • Support the category commercial agenda across range optimisation, distribution, space and NPD, partnering with RGM to inform pricing, promotion and trade investment recommendations across branded and own label portfolios., • Support the customer category agenda by developing and delivering evidence-based category rationales, insights and recommendations to customer stakeholders., • Prepare analysis and recommendations for listings, relisting & range reviews, ensuring proposals are insight-led, robust & commercially sound., • Work cross-functionally with Commercial, Marketing, RGM & Innovation to embed category recommendations into customer plans and support delivery through the plan cycle., • Communicate recommendations clearly through strong storytelling and insight, tailoring messages to different stakeholders and escalating risks and opportunities as needed., • Support category inputs into the Integrated Business Planning process, including demand assumptions, risks, opportunities, and scenario analysis in line with the annual budget., • Deliver agreed category initiatives and actions that support volume, net sales and contribution targets for owned sub-categories, tracking performance and highlighting corrective actions., • Ensure category insight and thinking inform brand planning, portfolio prioritisation and account planning processes., • Build personal capability in category management by seeking feedback, adopting best practice tools and continuously improving the quality of analysis and recommendations., • Contribute to the Sales Strategy & Development team by sharing learnings, supporting peers and maintaining high standards in insight, data accuracy & executional delivery., • Strategic delivery of Cheese Category Strategy with selected customers, • Improvement in customer perception of Lactalis as a category growth leader and trusted partner, • Delivery of volume, net sales and contribution targets for owned subcategories, • Successful delivery of NPD distribution and ranging objectives, • Quality and robustness of category inputs into the IBP process, • Category Development experience in the UK grocery market or a similarly developed retail environment, • Ability to influence customer and internal stakeholders through insight-led, evidence-based recommendations, • Strong analytical capability with the ability to translate data into commercial action, • Good understanding of shopper, category and customer dynamics, • Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills, • Strong written and verbal communication skills, • Ability to create clear, compelling narratives internally and externally, • Experience leading category relationships with Top 5 grocery retailers or Co-op, • Working knowledge of retailer insight platforms such as Dunnhumby & Nectar The job description is intended to reflect the broad responsibilities of the role. While not exhaustive, variations will be consistent with the seniority and expectations of a G7 position. Please be advised that we can only accept applications from candidates who have the right to work in the UK #J-18808-Ljbffr

Job Title: Brand Lead Department: NHS Marketing, Novo Nordisk UK, International Operations Location: United Kingdom. As Brand Lead, you will shape and deliver the strategy for your designated brands in the UK, turning market and customer insight into plans that grow market share and revenue. You will lead a cross-functional brand team, give the field force clear direction and make sure every campaign is compliant and well executed. Your work will help healthcare professionals across the NHS get the information they need to support people living with serious chronic diseases. • A degree or equivalent in Life Science, Marketing or Business, plus ABPI certification., • Proven success in pharmaceutical product management or marketing of prescription-only medicines., • Current experience of UK primary and/or secondary care markets., • Hands-on experience of campaign planning, development and execution, roadmap planning and market research techniques., • Financial management skills, including budgets, business cases and return on investment analysis., • Strong influencing and matrix leadership skills, with the confidence to engage senior stakeholders, including the UK Leadership Team and regional and global leaders., • Excellent written and verbal communication, and strong project management and prioritisation skills., • Intermediate to advanced skills in Microsoft Office and systems such as SAP, eProcure, ETMS and Veeva PromoMats., • Fluent written and spoken English, and a valid passport and UK driving licence for regular travel within the UK, Europe and internationally., • Knowledge of the relevant therapy area and competitors, and an appreciation of NHS structures and strategic direction., • Experience as, or readiness to train as, a commercial signatory and AQP final form checker. As Brand Champion for your designated brands, you will be the go-to expert on clinical data, market dynamics, positioning, source of business and key messages. You will: • Build the 3-year strategic plan and annual brand plan from market and customer insight, defining positioning, segmentation, targeting, messaging, budget and KPIs, and contributing to forecasting., • Deliver the plan on budget, tracking performance and return on investment and reporting to senior leadership., • Develop or localise campaigns across field, multichannel, advertising and PR channels, alongside non-promotional activity such as medical education, patient support materials and disease awareness., • Brief and train the field force, including new sales colleagues, and adjust direction quickly when the market shifts., • Stay close to customers through field visits, congresses and market research., • Make sure every material and briefing meets the ABPI Code of Practice, GDPR, local regulations and Novo Nordisk SOPs – including not promoting products on the Northern Ireland MHRA Authorised Route (NIMAR) list in Northern Ireland. You will join the NHS Marketing team at Novo Nordisk UK, part of International Operations, and report to [insert hiring manager name and title]. Around 80% of your work is internal. You will chair the cross-functional brand core team, including insulin brand team meetings, creating clear ownership for delivering the plan. Your closest partners are the field teams, Commercial Excellence for insight and competitive intelligence, Product Supply and Regulatory to keep medicines available, and Communications. You will also manage agencies and vendors. Beyond the UK, you will work with Regional and Global colleagues and attend above-country meetings, raising the profile of UK performance. Externally, you will engage healthcare professionals and stakeholders across the NHS. You will own the brand and be trusted to make the decisions that move it forward. Your voice shapes the strategy – and once the team decides, you lead delivery at pace. You will build skills across strategy, finance, insight, compliance and leadership, grow through Code Club and signatory training, and present your strategy at internal conferences and workshops. We commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equality of opportunity for all our job applicants. #J-18808-Ljbffr

We are looking for a SDET to join our growing engineering organisation developing a wide range of market‑leading InsurTech solutions. You will join us at an exciting time as we focus increasingly on cloud/SaaS solutions, upgrading existing products to new technologies and modern UX, as well as developing brand‑new applications. The SDET role is pivotal to the team, providing technical testing capability within the team to ensure the team can deliver rapidly with the highest levels of quality that we expect from our products. As an SDET you will work alongside other engineers as part of a close‑knit Scrum team to ensure our products meet agreed levels of reliability, maintainability, usability, and performance. • Define test strategies to support the development of major new features or of new applications,, • Design, implement and document test environments and frameworks supporting the agreed strategy,, • Work with the Product Owner to define User Stories and acceptance criteria,, • Define technical test plans focused on extensive automation covering all levels of the test pyramid,, • Develop unit, integration, system, and end‑to‑end tests in an automated fashion,, • Develop performance, load, stress, and soak test solutions,, • Execute a wide range of functional/non‑functional tests, manual and automated,, • Review and debug product and test code to find defects or performance bottlenecks,, • Support the Product Owner to close stories, confirming acceptance criteria and defect fixes,, • Analyse test data and produce test reports for relevant checkpoints or milestones,, • Participate in Agile/scrum activities (sprint planning, stand‑ups, retrospectives), striving to continuously improve the team velocity, its processes and engineering practices,, • Participate in software design meetings and work with software engineers to ensure testability and best practices are built into the product architecture and code,, • Investigate new test tools/methodologies and integrate them as part of the team practices and continuous integration processes, also liaising with other teams to share knowledge and best practices., • Proven workexperience in software quality assurance in technical SDET roles, • Significant understanding of software testing, its main concepts, and processes: different testing levels, methods and types; test estimation techniques, • Experience in building test frameworks from scratch, supporting testing at all levels of the testing pyramid, • Strong experience developing test automation solutions for web‑based products, • Experience developing test automation solutions in .NET using C#, • Experience in testing and developing test automation solutions for distributed systems, • Experience in building performance test benchmarking solutions to support .NET solutions, • Effective communication and teamwork skills to interact with team members and stakeholders, from reproducing the reported issue to understanding how the defect has been fixed, • Natural curiosity with advanced analysis and problem‑solving skills and meticulous attention to detail, • Ability to work in a fast‑paced Agile team and environment, • Extensive experience of utilising continuous integration and delivery tooling, • Awareness of advances in engineering tooling/practice especially within the testing discipline, • Hands on experience with Azure Cloud services and deployment of infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code concepts, • Experience with containerisation technologies including Docker, ACA, Kubernetes, • Experience in chaos engineering and testing tooling, • Experience in automated security test tooling, • General knowledge of the Insurance Industry, • Degree‑educated with Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or relevant discipline Enjoy a benefits package designed to help you thrive, both professionally and personally. You'll receive 25 days of annual leave plus an extra WTW day to relax and recharge. Our comprehensive health and wellbeing offering includes private healthcare, life insurance, group income protection, and regular health assessments, all giving you peace of mind. Secure your future with our defined contribution pension scheme, featuring matched contributions up to 10% from the company. We support your growth and balance with hybrid working options, access to an employee assistance programme, and a fully paid volunteer day to make a difference in your community. On top of these, you can opt into a variety of additional perks including an electric vehicle car scheme, share scheme, cycle‑to‑work programme, dental and optical cover, critical illness protection, and much more. Start making the most of your career and wellbeing with a range of benefits tailored for you. We’re committed to equal employment opportunity and provide application, interview and workplace adjustments and accommodations to all applicants. If you foresee any barriers, from the application process through to joining WTW, please email #J-18808-Ljbffr

The role reports to the Marketing Director for Mixes and delivers best-in-class campaigns to meet commercial goals. You will shape brand strategy, manage budgets, and drive multi-channel initiatives with cross-functional teams across Europe, reporting into the Coffee division. Nestlé UK&I – Coffe