Brand Executive

Southampton, ENG, GB, United Kingdom

Job Description

The Royal Yachting Association, based in Hamble near Southampton, is the National Governing Body for all forms of recreational, competitive and professional boating. We're here to enable opportunities for people to thrive on the water, whether through dinghy and yacht racing, motor and sail cruising, RIBs and sportsboats, windsurfing, inland cruising or personal watercraft.

Brand Executive



Hours: Full-time 35 hours per week



Salary: 28,000-32,000 per annum, dependent on experience



Location: Hamble (hybrid working with a minimum of 2 days per week at Head Office)



We are looking for a creative and highly organised Brand Executive to join our Marketing and Insight Department. This is a full-time role focused on supporting the Head of Brand in managing the RYA's brand presence across all channels, ensuring consistency and impact in everything we do.

Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to



Ensure consistent brand identity across all assets and materials.

Create engaging content for print, digital, and social media, working with designers as needed.

Manage external suppliers (e.g. photographers, designers), budgets, and deadlines.

Write clear, creative briefs for internal and external use.

Maintain and organise our digital image library, ensuring correct usage rights.

Build strong relationships with stakeholders to support brand development.

Support internal brand training and keep guidelines and tone of voice documents updated.

Act as a brand ambassador, advising on correct brand usage.

Assist with campaign planning alongside the Head of Brand.

Help deliver integrated marketing campaigns for RYA initiatives and partnerships.

Essential Qualifications and Experience:



Educated to degree level or equivalent.

Previous experience in a brand or marketing role.

Strong organisational and project management skills.

Excellent communication and creative briefing abilities.

Confident working with digital and traditional marketing channels.

IT literate, including Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel).

Desirable:



Knowledge of sailing, boating or watersports.

Experience with Photoshop and Generative AI tools.

Understanding of brand strategy and identity.

The RYA offers a range of benefits which include:



36 days holiday including public holidays (pro rata for part-time employees)

Birthday Day Off

10% RYA contribution to a personal pension scheme

Free life insurance

Discounts platform for retail, entertainment, holidays & gym membership

Two paid volunteering days per annum

Free charging point for electric vehicles whilst on your working days at the office

Social events

RYA membership

To Apply



Please review the full job description https://www.rya.org.uk/about-us/careers/job-vacancies/ and submit a completed application form and an equality monitoring form.

Closing date for applications: 17:00, Monday 15th December 2025



Interviews: January 2026



The RYA is committed to equality of opportunity



As an equal opportunity and disability confident employer, we celebrate and welcome diversity in all its forms and believe that a diverse workforce boosts innovation, productivity, and creativity. As an Inclusive employer, we are also committed to prioritising inclusion and creating a truly inclusive workplace.

We are dedicated to promoting equity, diversity and inclusion and strive to be an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone can be their authentic selves. We would particularly encourage applications from ethnically diverse candidates who are currently underrepresented at the RYA.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 28,000.00-32,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Cycle to work scheme Employee discount Free parking Life insurance On-site parking Paid volunteer time Sick pay
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Southampton SO31 4YA

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD4277557
  • Industry
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  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
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  • Employment Status
    Full Time
  • Job Location
    Southampton, ENG, GB, United Kingdom
  • Education
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