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Based - St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 2RE (can also be based from one of our other UK manufacturing sites) Permanent, Full Time Package includes car allowance, bonus and private medical insurance At Premier Foods, safety is central to how we operate and how we grow. With a portfolio of much-loved household brands, we're committed to protecting our people and creating safe, sustainable manufacturing... ZIPC1_UKTJ

Head of Retail Have you built and scaled a retail or out-of-home channel where the strategy, structure, and growth roadmap did not already exist? Can you demonstrate how you’ve converted consumer insight and brand partnerships into commercially material, multi-channel growth? Are you ready to take full ownership of a complex P&L while leading, developing, and holding teams accountable in a high-growth, evolving environment? MB are partnering with a Global Beverage Manufacturing business, looking for a Head of Retail. This is a permanent role based in St Albans. We are seeking a high-calibre commercial leader to build and scale a high-growth retail and out-of-home portfolio across branded, private label, and wholesale partnerships. This role will define and deliver a category-leading retail strategy, unlocking new routes to market while accelerating performance across existing strategic accounts. Operating at the intersection of retail, foodservice, and wholesale, the role has full ownership of strategy, execution, and P&L delivery, with responsibility for developing a high-performing team and deepening partnerships with some of the UK & Ireland’s most recognised consumer brands. This is a rare opportunity to shape a relatively new channel within the business, delivering sustainable growth through insight-led selling, brand collaboration, and commercial excellence. Key Responsibilities: • Create and execute an end-to-end retail and out-of-home growth strategy in collaboration with cross-functional teams., • Identify and secure new business opportunities across Grocery, Convenience, and Out-of-Home channels., • Drive expansion across both branded and private label propositions., • Lead, coach, and develop a team of National Account Managers, building capability and succession., • Set clear objectives, performance standards, and accountability across channels., • Full P&L responsibility, delivering ambitious growth targets with strong commercial discipline., • Own forecasting accuracy and performance tracking across all key value drivers, including: • Core product volume, • Equipment and solutions, • Servicing and recurring revenue, • On-the-go formats and unattended retail, • Ancillary and complementary products • Build and strengthen senior-level relationships with strategic partners., • Work closely with Marketing to translate consumer insight into compelling customer propositions., • Lead complex, multi-channel negotiations and long-term commercial agreements. What We’re Looking For: • A proven senior sales leader with strong commercial and strategic acumen., • Demonstrated success in building and scaling businesses across retail, foodservice, wholesale, or FMCG environments., • Comfortable operating across multiple routes to market, including Grocery, Convenience, Multiples, and Out-of-Home., • Strong track record of: • Winning new business of scale, • Developing and implementing growth strategies, • Managing complex P&Ls, • Leading and developing high-performing teams • Highly effective influencer, able to operate at Board and senior stakeholder level., • Data-driven, numerate, and commercially astute., • Experienced in brand-led, category, and solution-based selling., • Tenacious, resilient, and growth-oriented, with a strong customer and consumer mindset. Salary up to £95k + Bonus + Car. For more information, please contact Alice Redmond.

Hours: Monday – Friday 8am – 4.30pm Salary: £27,000-£30,000 plus competitive bonus structure (OTE upto £45,000) Benefits: 20 Holidays + Bank Holidays, attractive pension scheme, Perkbox membership, company car Location: Luton Reporting to: Branch manager Company Description Quest Employment is a leading recruitment specialist within the Midlands, offering temporary and permanent staffing solutions across various sectors. With an emphasis on 'People are our Priority', Quest aims to match the right candidate to the right role for every client. The company has over 30 years of successful services and strong relationships with local and global brands, serving industries like Office Support, Accounting, Manufacturing, and more. Role Description This is a full-time role for a 360 Recruitment Consultant at Quest Employment. The role involves tasks such as new business development activity, attending client meetings, consulting with clients and candidates, conducting interviews, effective communication with stakeholders, and proficient recruiting activities. Responsibilities • New business development via sales calls, emails & face to face meetings, • Management of large existing client accounts, • Advertise active roles through all available means, • Actively source and qualify candidates, • Manage the client's needs and expectations, • Regularly attend client sites to gauge & improve service levels, • Maintaining strong relationships with workers, clients & colleagues, • Maintain high levels of compliance Perks • Clear, uncapped & generous commission structure, based on branch profits rather than individual desks (totally uncapped, plus individual sales related bonuses), • Extra holiday (you get your birthday off, an extra day off for attending our AGM & an extra day holiday for each year you work for Quest), • Professional qualifications paid for by the business (NVQ's, REC etc.) & time given to study, • Internal & external training courses provided each year for every member of staff, • Career development programs & internal progression paths, • Quest Perks (or Querks) including; access to a 24/7 GP for you & your household, discounts on supermarkets & fuel, cashback & discounts on over 4,000 online retailers, free mental health counsellor, free physio therapy, discounted gym membership, money off cinema tickets & meals out... and much more, • 2+ fully paid company events per year (including a 1+ ticket for the Christmas party & overnight stay in a 5* hotel), • Experience in a busy 360 recruitment role is a must, • Experience in business to business sales, • Strong Communication skills, • Excellent interpersonal skills, • Interviewing skills, • Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment but also self manage

Job Description Business Development Manager South & South West England (Field-Based) £50,000 - £55,000 + Bonus + Company Car The Opportunity An established and growing Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) provider is looking to appoint a Business Development Manager to drive new business growth across the South and South West of England. This is a high-impact, field-based role focused on winning new customers, d... ZIPC1_UKTJ

Trainee AI Engineer – No Experience Needed Future-proof your career in Artificial Intelligence – starting today. Looking for a career change? Currently employed but want something better? Or maybe you're between jobs and ready for a fresh start? ITOL Recruit's AI Traineeship is designed to get you into one of the fastest-growing industries with zero experience required. Train online at your own pace and land your first AI Engineer role in 1-3 months. Please note this is a training course and fees apply Job guaranteed - complete the programme and get a job or get your money back. Our candidates earn £30,000-£45,000. Why AI? AI is reshaping every industry you can think of. Healthcare, finance, retail, and manufacturing – they’re all scrambling for skilled professionals. The demand far outstrips supply, which means excellent salaries, flexible working arrangements, and genuine job security. How It Works Step 1 – AI Engineering Fundamentals Start with the basics of AI, including neural networks and large language models, to build a solid foundation in AI engineering. Step 2 – Data Fundamentals Understand the data workflow, from collection to cleaning, and learn how to prepare data for AI applications. Step 3 – Notebooks & IDEs Get hands-on with industry-standard tools like Jupyter Notebooks and VS Code to develop AI systems. Step 4 – Python Programming Master Python, covering everything from the basics to object-oriented programming (OOP). Step 5 – Python Streamlit Project Apply your Python skills by building a car price prediction app using Python and Streamlit. Step 6 – Python for Data Learn essential Python libraries like NumPy, Pandas, and Matplotlib for data manipulation and visualisation. Step 7 – AI Sentiment Analysis Project Work with Hugging Face to build a sentiment analysis classifier using real-world AI techniques. Step 8 – AI Prompt Engineering Master prompt engineering, learning how to craft effective prompts for controlling AI outputs. Step 9 – Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) Learn how to integrate external knowledge into AI systems using RAG techniques and vector databases. Step 10 – AI Specialised Customer Service Chatbot Project Combine prompt engineering and RAG to build an AI-powered customer service chatbot, delivering intelligent responses using vector databases and knowledge bases. Step 11 – Machine Learning Fundamentals Understand machine learning principles and algorithms, and how to train and test models using scikit-learn. Step 12 – Machine Learning Project Put your machine learning knowledge into practice with a hands-on project. Step 13 – AI & Data Ethics Study the ethical considerations in AI, including issues of bias, fairness, and data privacy. Step 14 – Oral Exam Complete a virtual oral exam to assess your understanding and ability to apply your learning. Step 15 – AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner Finish with the AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner course and exam to gain essential cloud computing knowledge. What You Get · 100% online, self-paced training · Microsoft AI-900 certification included · 1-to-1 tutor and recruitment support · Real-world project experience · Job guarantee – get a job or your money back · Starting salary of £30,000–£45,000 We Get You Hired! We're not new to this. ITOL Recruit has 15+ years of experience and has placed over 5,000 people into new roles. Our job programmes include certified tutors, UK-accredited qualifications, and one-on-one support from a recruitment adviser focused on placing you. We don't believe in empty promises. Complete our programme, follow the process, and if you don't land a job, you get your money back. "Five months from complete beginner to AI engineer. Best decision I ever made." – Jamie W., now working as a Junior AI Engineer in London Ready to Start? If you’re motivated, curious, and excited about technology, we’ll help you turn that into a career you can be proud of. Apply now, and one of our expert Career Advisors will be in touch within 4 working hours to guide you through your next steps

We’re looking for a reliable Delivery Driver to join our team at Luton, delivering car parts to local customers safely and on time. You’ll be the face of the business, providing great service while helping deliver The Power to Supply every day. What We Offer: • National Minimum Wage, • 20 days holiday + bank holidays (rising with service), • Monthly & yearly bonuses, • Incentives and team support, • Use of a company van to commute to and from work may be available (subject to managers discretion) What You’ll Do: • Deliver parts efficiently and accurately, • Plan routes and handle loading/unloading, • Check orders and complete paperwork, • Provide friendly customer service What We’re Looking For: • Full, clean UK driving licence, • Delivery driving experience preferred, • Good local road knowledge, • Reliable, organised, and physically fit Please note: We reserve the right to close this job advert early if the position is filled or we receive a high volume of applications. Apply as soon as possible to avoid missing out. Motor Parts Direct has established an enviable reputation for quality and reliability, whilst at the same time meeting all targets for successful growth. Our teams across the company network make us who we are and enable us to provide a service level beyond customer expectations. Our customers have a choice, and we aim to be that ‘natural choice’. Motor Parts Direct has been acquired by Motus. A diversified (non-manufacturing) business in the automotive sector with unrivalled scale and scope in South Africa, and a selected international presence, primarily in the United Kingdom and Australia and a limited presence in South East Asia, and Southern and East Africa. Motus Group (UK) Ltd. encompasses the UK's largest independent commercial vehicle dealer group and, with its passenger vehicle interests included, ranks inside from the Top 15 of all UK automotive dealer groups. The company has annual revenues of over £1 billion and employs almost 3000 people across its operations

Opportunities available nationwide. Please apply below for an instant invite to an online discovery session where you will find out more about this role and will be able to talk with the Area Manager. FIELD SALES ADVISOR - £40k+ earnings Flexible Hours - Full and Part-Time (uncapped earnings) Looking for a change of career; one that works around you with high earning potential? We offer a fantastic opportunity to develop a career within a successful fast growing business. We have over 40 years expereince manufacturing and fitting the best quality made-to-measure blinds, curtains and shutters across the country with an annual turnover in excess of £120m. Imagine working for yourself, at your own pace and at hours to suit, with the support of the UK’s number one. Over 1000 people are already enjoying the benefits of becoming an Advisor. As an Advisor you will: • Visit customers at home in your local area, • understand their requirements, • provide expert advice and take measurements, • before returning to fit the product at their windows All you need is good communication skills - We will support you with award-winning training to teach you the rest before your first day in the field. At every appointment, you’ll represent our brand and our reputation for quality. We want you to succeed, so you can look forward to on-going support and training from our management and local advisor teams You’ll also get a full starter package, including tools, equipment and branded work wear in return for a small investment. This is a self employed, commission based role & you will need to have a car

Business Development Manager - Luton - Electronics - £40,000 to £50,000 plus car - Remote role Hello Recruitment is pleased to be recruiting a Business Development Manager for a leading Electronics business based in Luton. In this role you will be responsible for creating a new pipeline of customers suited to Integrated Design & Manufacturing Solutions in line with the business plan. The ideal candidate will ideally be degree qualified in a technical subject and previous proven expereince of a sales role. A background in Electronics Manufacturing is a must with an understanding of electronics design and manufacturing. In return you will be given a good basic salary between £40000 and £50000 plus company car be based from home and given all the support required to make the role a success

Trainee AI Programmer – No Experience Needed Future-proof your career in Artificial Intelligence – starting today. Looking for a career change? Currently employed but want something better? Or maybe you're between jobs and ready for a fresh start? ITOL Recruit's AI Traineeship is designed to get you into one of the fastest-growing industries with zero experience required. Train online at your own pace and land your first AI Engineer role in 1-3 months. Please note this is a training course and fees apply Job guaranteed - complete the programme and get a job or get your money back. Our candidates earn £30,000-£45,000. Why AI? AI is reshaping every industry you can think of. Healthcare, finance, retail, and manufacturing – they’re all scrambling for skilled professionals. The demand far outstrips supply, which means excellent salaries, flexible working arrangements, and genuine job security. How It Works Step 1 – AI Engineering Fundamentals Start with the basics of AI, including neural networks and large language models, to build a solid foundation in AI engineering. Step 2 – Data Fundamentals Understand the data workflow, from collection to cleaning, and learn how to prepare data for AI applications. Step 3 – Notebooks & IDEs Get hands-on with industry-standard tools like Jupyter Notebooks and VS Code to develop AI systems. Step 4 – Python Programming Master Python, covering everything from the basics to object-oriented programming (OOP). Step 5 – Python Streamlit Project Apply your Python skills by building a car price prediction app using Python and Streamlit. Step 6 – Python for Data Learn essential Python libraries like NumPy, Pandas, and Matplotlib for data manipulation and visualisation. Step 7 – AI Sentiment Analysis Project Work with Hugging Face to build a sentiment analysis classifier using real-world AI techniques. Step 8 – AI Prompt Engineering Master prompt engineering, learning how to craft effective prompts for controlling AI outputs. Step 9 – Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) Learn how to integrate external knowledge into AI systems using RAG techniques and vector databases. Step 10 – AI Specialised Customer Service Chatbot Project Combine prompt engineering and RAG to build an AI-powered customer service chatbot, delivering intelligent responses using vector databases and knowledge bases. Step 11 – Machine Learning Fundamentals Understand machine learning principles and algorithms, and how to train and test models using scikit-learn. Step 12 – Machine Learning Project Put your machine learning knowledge into practice with a hands-on project. Step 13 – AI & Data Ethics Study the ethical considerations in AI, including issues of bias, fairness, and data privacy. Step 14 – Oral Exam Complete a virtual oral exam to assess your understanding and ability to apply your learning. Step 15 – AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner Finish with the AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner course and exam to gain essential cloud computing knowledge. What You Get · 100% online, self-paced training · Microsoft AI-900 certification included · 1-to-1 tutor and recruitment support · Real-world project experience · Job guarantee – get a job or your money back · Starting salary of £30,000–£45,000 We Get You Hired! We're not new to this. ITOL Recruit has 15+ years of experience and has placed over 5,000 people into new roles. Our job programmes include certified tutors, UK-accredited qualifications, and one-on-one support from a recruitment adviser focused on placing you. We don't believe in empty promises. Complete our programme, follow the process, and if you don't land a job, you get your money back. "Five months from complete beginner to AI engineer. Best decision I ever made." – Jamie W., now working as a Junior AI Engineer in London Ready to Start? If you’re motivated, curious, and excited about technology, we’ll help you turn that into a career you can be proud of. Apply now, and one of our expert Career Advisors will be in touch within 4 working hours to guide you through your next steps

Technical Sales Engineer (Motors / Gearboxes) £45,000 - £55,000 + OTE 60k + Car + Remote + Phone + Laptop + Lunch Allowance + Healthcare + Final Salary Pension + Life Insurance St Albans Are you a Sales Engineer/Manager with experience in motors/gearboxes, looking to join a global market leader in the industry with over a billion-pound turnover, offering an autonomous, rewarding role with a wealth of company benefits? On offer is an exciting opportunity to join a renowned manufacturer, where you will be stepping into an established, profitable patch with strong client relationships. In this remote role you will be on the road most days, travelling to customer sites to sell a range of industrial gears, motors, invertors and related equipment. You will receive full internal product training from head office, then cover a patch north of London, split 70% account management and 30% business development. Founded nearly 100 years ago, this company boast a global presence and are active in over 50 countries, making them leaders in their industry with a multi-billion-pound turnover. This role would suit a Salesperson with experience in motors and gearboxes, looking for a diverse, challenging, yet rewarding role within a company who will look after them for the long-term. The Role: Selling industrial gearboxes, motors, invertors, and related equipment 70% account management, 30% new business Covering a patch across North London and surrounding areas Remote working, 3 or 4 days a week on the roadThe Person: Sales Manager, Account Manager, Business Development Manager Experience with gearboxes, motors, drives, invertors or similar Reference number: BBBH24444d Sales, Manager, Key, Account, Business, Specialist, Development, BDM, Area, Technical, Field, B2B, Gears, Industrial, Manufacturing, London, Watford, Bedford, Milton Keynes, Stevenage If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered remuneration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set. Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job, you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at our website

Company description: Fantastic challenges. Amazing opportunities. GKN Aerospace is reimagining air travel: going further, faster and greener! Fuelled by great people whose expertise and creativity sets the standards in our industry, were inspired by the opportunities to innovate and break boundaries. Were proud to play a part in protecting the worlds democracies. And were committed to putting sustainability at the centre of everything we do, opening up and protecting our planet. With over 16,000 employees globally, across 33 manufacturing sites in 12 countries we serve over 90% of the worlds aircraft and engine manufacturers. There are no limits to where you can take your career. Job description: Job Summary Its great to know youre making a difference to the future of aviation! Whatever part you play youll be helping us deliver operational excellence to our customers. Based at our Luton manufacturing plant youll do just that. Established in 1993, GKN Aerospace in Luton is a world leader in commercial and military ice protection systems and transparencies. Offering a full range of capabilities; design, analysis, testing, certification and manufacture of electro-thermal ice protection, military fast jet canopies and flight deck windows to over 20 programmes including: Boeing 787, Dreamliner, Airbus A320, AgustaWestland, AW101, Eurofighter Typhoon and Lockheed, Martin F-22 Raptor. Our customers include Boeing, Airbus, Lockheed Martin, Bell Helicopters, Textron, BAE Systems, Pratt & Whitney, Leonardo. Our Luton site is home to 370+ employees and onsite facilities including onsite parking, food hub and vending machines. We are excited to introduce a newly created opportunity to join our team as Chief Manufacturing Engineer - NPI, playing a key role in shaping the future of our manufacturing capability. The Chief Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for leading the Industrialisation elements of New product development and/or transfer of work programmes from initial RFP response through to LCG7 within an IPT, working within a structured project / programme environment. The Chief Manufacturing Engineer holds technical accountability for project and programme deliverables, ensuing high standards and due diligence of industrialisation content. Specific responsibilities include generating manufacturing cost assessment for bids, creating and validating manufacturing system design and layouts, implementation and manufacturing system establishment including equipment, tooling, and methods to deliver a capable manufacturing system meeting programme Quality, Rate, and Manufacturing cost requirements (SQDC) utilising APQP tools and value stream design principles; as well as ensuring all regulatory, customer and internal GKN policy requirements are met. This work also extends to advanced planning and contribution to Technology programmes to establish / evaluate manufacturing methods for emerging technologies up to and including to TRL6.Specific outcomes.The CME NPI directly manages and leads a team of Industrialisation engineers, Industrial Architects and process development Research engineers who are deployable to projects and programmes as required, and provides functional governance for resources seconded into NPI / ToW programmes. This role is focussed on delivering solutions for the Luton manufacturing site for both Ice Protection systems and Transparencies product lines, however it is anticipated that collaboration with other sites and teams will be required to maximise impact and best practice learning. Occasional national and international travel is required dependent on program need. Core working hours at our Luton site are 07:3016:30 Monday to Thursday and 07:3012:30 on Fridays. Job Responsibilities NPI - the CME is responsible for Planning, Development, Commissioning of the Manufacturing System and Processes for New Product Introductions [LG0->LG7]. Working with the Design Chief Engineers (for Design and Build contracts) and Programme management, they are accountable for delivering a manufacturing system that fulfils all stakeholder requirements (Safety, Logistics, Quality, Produceability & Business case metrics), including development and maturity of Manufacturing processes and documentation. Sustaining - the CME may lead or support site improvement projects, including shopfloor layout improvements, Value Stream optimisation and process re-engineering efforts. This includes Identification of new technologies and their development & exploitation, and benchmarking of processes across the GKN portfolio of products. Leadership of Projects- Responsible for technical leadership of industrialisation projects including manufacturing system design, process requirements defintion, implementation and deliver of APQP activities to ensure robust process capability and ongoing performance. This includes Program Management, Planning, Resource provisioning, budgeting, & Project EV reporting within functional and Enterprise standards. Leadership of Teams Accountable to the site E&T manager for the delivery for all ME and Industrialisation content through the leadership of the core industrialisation team and the deployed manufacturing engineering team. Quality Responsible for Product quality within the NPI ME function. Expected to drive a quality mind-set within the deployed engineering team and ensure compliance to agreed Customer, Regulatory, Business and functional standards including AS9145 (ZDM). Bids Working closely with the Programme and Business Development team, be responsible for the industrialisation content of bid work including Technical risk management, cost estimation and implementation planning. Relationships - Maintain positive, team relationships with internal and external customers, key stakeholders within the business. Foster and champion 5 principles within sphere of influence. Profile description: What You'll Bring To help us make a difference, youll bring your passion and talent for what you do along with the following skills, experience, qualifications and attributes: Essential: Technical expertise in Manufacturing Engineering, with a relevant professional qualification / background (university degree) in engineering (eg. Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical) Experience of managing New Product / Process introduction (industrialisation) & existing production process improvements Ability to influence people, build trust and establish effective working relationships within a global organisation Familiarity with AS9145 APQP process or equivalent Working knowledge of LEAN processes and practices Demonstrable experience in Manufacturing Engineering and/or Demonstrated ability in leadership position with evidence of delivering significant improvements in terms of cost/quality of a manufacturing system. Working knowledge of quality system models such as ISO9000 or AS9100 Experience of being a primary contributor to Engineering Design Reviews (e.g. PDR, CDR) and Life cycle reviews. Experience of contributing to technical proposals and manufacturing cost assessment to support new business opportunities Desirable: Project / Program Management Professional Qualification Familiarity with appropriate digital opportunities for manufacturing systems We are looking for people who want to make a difference, talented members with the skills and passions to become the best of the future in what they do. Note: Some GKN programmes are subject to regulatory restrictions which may impact certain nationalities. As part of the application process you will be asked to declare when applying for this role. The position requires UK National Security Vetting (UKNSV) Security clearance (SC) due to the nature and responsibilities of the work carried out. In order for us to obtain an SC you usually need to have been resident in the UK for a minimum of 5 years to current date (but we do assess each case individually). We offer: What We'll Offer Once youre on board youll get the following perks and benefits: Competitive salary dependent on experience The opportunity to earn up to 22.5% bonus and car allowance Industry Leading Pension Scheme = well match your contributions up to 8% on a 1 : 1.5 basis Life Assurance 8 x salary 185 hours holiday + bank holidays Income protection Shopping discounts Cycle To Work Scheme Employee Assistance Programme Virtual GP Clinic for you and immediate family Free onsite parking Local gym discount Free airport parking Discount with local nursery and preschool childcare setting Enhanced family friendly leave A collaborative, dynamic working environment As well as a competitive package well offer you a world of opportunity. We want to see your career fly! Well support your career progression by providing you with learning and development opportunities. Thats the beauty of being part of a global business, once youre on board you never know where you career journey may take you! Join us and keep the world moving click on the link below to apply A Great Place to work needs a Great Way of Working Everyone is welcome to apply to GKN. We believe that we can only achieve our ambitions through a coming together of diverse minds who enjoy collaborating in an inspirational environment. Through our commitment to diversity, inclusion and belonging and by living our five powerful principles weve created a culture where everyone feels welcome to contribute. Its a culture that won us The Best Workplace Culture Award. By embracing and celebrating what makes us unique we encourage everyone to bring their full self to work. Were also committed to providing an accessible recruitment process, so if you require reasonable adjustments at any stage during our recruitment process please get in touch and let us know. We are the place where human dreams, plus human endeavour, shape the future of aerospace innovation and technology. ? ? TPBN1_UKTJ

Company description: Premier Foods is one of Britains biggest listed food companies, employing over 4,000 colleagues at 15 manufacturing sites and offices up and down the country. Many of our brands have been part of UK life for more than a century and youll find them in 94% of British households. At Premier foods we believe in inclusion, authenticity and individuality. We aim to ensure all existing and potential colleagues are given equitable opportunities and are respected, valued and encouraged to bring their true authentic selves to work no matter who they are, what they look like, who they love or what they believe in. Our culture is one where everyone is welcome. Job description: Were looking for a commercially astute, results-driven Senior Brand Manager to play a key role in driving growth for one of the UKs most iconic and much-loved brands Mr Kipling . Mr Kipling is a c.£200m RSV brand with ambitious growth plans. In this role, youll take ownership of key areas of the brand portfolio, shaping strategy and delivering growth through quality improvements, compelling innovation and standout activation. Youll be a brand and business owner, with real accountability and end-to-end visibility from upstream innovation through to commercial delivery in collaboration with our retail partners. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced FMCG marketer who combines strong commercial acumen with creativity, strategic thinking and a passion for bringing brilliant ideas to life. What you'll be doing? Brand & business leadership Full P&L responsibility for your areas of ownership, including monthly performance reporting and identifying key drivers of growth Monitoring market and competitor performance to identify risks, opportunities and actionable insights Shaping annual brand plans and contributing to longer-term (3-year) brand strategy Innovation & project leadership Defining and leading the innovation strategy across your portfolio Owning EPD (flavour and variant extension) innovation projects from initial concept through to launch Managing the Stage & Gate process, including P&L ownership and internal stakeholder alignment Developing launch plans and compelling retailer sell-in stories in partnership with Sales Brand communication & activation Helping define events and activation strategy for a major year ahead Working cross-functionally to deliver high-quality execution across campaigns and initiatives Cross-functional collaboration Partnering closely with Sales, Category, Finance, Operations, Packaging and R&D Presenting to retail buyers to influence ranging decisions and improve in-store execution What we need from you? Proven experience already operating at Senior Brand Manager level within a leading FMCG organisation Strong end-to-end (360) brand management experience, with a track record of delivering results in a local marketHighly commercial and analytical, comfortable building and presenting clear, data-driven business cases A strategic marketer with an instinctive understanding of consumers and a passion for insight-led decision making A proactive, agile self-starter with a strong sense of ownership and accountability A collaborative leader who brings out the best in others and thrives in cross-functional teams What we offer you in return...? Competitive salary Car Allowance Bonus Up to 7.5% pension Life assurance Wide range of online and in-house training Access to an employee discount scheme, with access to hundreds of nationwide retailers Ready to apply...? Click apply, submitting an up-to-date CV tailored to this opportunity. We look forward to hearing from you. We offer: Competitive salary Car Allowance Bonus Up to 7.5% pension Life assurance Wide range of online and in-house training Access to an employee discount scheme, with access to hundreds of nationwide retailers TPBN1_UKTJ