Job Description

Brand Manager (Maternity Cover)

Salary Range between 38,000 to 42,000 per annum

Full-time 40 hours per week Monday to Friday



Are you a driven Brand Manager ready for a new challenge? Are you looking to work for a growing and ambitious brand in a state-of-the-art factory? If so, we have a tasty opportunity for a Brand Manager on a (Maternity Cover) Fixed-Term Contract to join our Brand Team at Border Biscuits, here in Lanark.

About Border:

Join our deliciously creative team at Border Biscuits, an award-winning biscuit manufacturer based in the picturesque town of Lanark. With over 40 years of heritage, we are passionate about crafting the finest biscuits using traditional methods and quality ingredients. Our commitment to excellence has earned us multiple awards and a loyal customer base, making Border Biscuits a household name throughout the UK and beyond. We believe that our biscuits are a Recipe for Good, and we donate 10% of our profits to worthy causes in our local community every year.

About The Role

As a Brand Manager at Border Biscuits, you will be the guardian of the Border Biscuits brand. You will be part of a dynamic team that is to oversee and execute the brand strategy, rooted in consumer and shopper insight, which will, in turn, build Border brand value and drive forward Borders long term growth strategy. The successful candidate will deliver marketing, innovation and commercial projects, whilst working closely with multiple cross functional teams, and support and develop their team. This role reports directly to the CEO of Border.


While the role operates from Monday to Friday dayshift. Flexibility will be required to support the business, for example to support key projects.

What will the role involve?

As Brand Manager, you will be the guardian of the brand strategy, ensuring that every touchpoint reflects the brands vision, values, and guidelines with clarity and consistency. Youll take the lead in developing commercially viable innovation briefs that resonate with our core audiences and strengthen brand positioning. From concept to launch, youll work closely with cross-functional teamsincluding Technical, NPD, Finance, and Salesto steer innovation projects through the Stage Gate process, securing Board approval where required. Market research will be a part of your role, ensuring all product and design developments are grounded in consumer insight and tested for success.


Youll also be responsible for executing our creative marketing strategy, driving awareness and brand advocacy through compelling campaigns and a strong promotional plan including marketing assets for sales and trade events. Working with agency partners, youll oversee the full marketing mix across both Grocery and Out of Home Foodservice channels, while managing the development of brand packaging for a large scale labelling review. The role involves full accountability for marketing and category budgets, including oversight of costs to deliver optimum ROI. Youll play a key role in data strategydefining how and where we gather insightand turning it into actionable recommendations that fuel growth. Finally, you'll manage and support a talented team, helping them prioritise effectively and develop professionally in line with company goals.

Knowledge & Experience:

Required

Demonstrable marketing experience, ideally in a manufacturing branded business Highly articulate with excellent written communications and presentation skills Experience of full marketing mix strategy execution, including digital Experience of agency management Project management experience, with evidence of delivering projects and results within set timescales & managing budgets Demonstrable leadership qualities Experience in using Microsoft Office Packages, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and SharePoint

Desirable

Marketing professional membership Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite Experience with content creation and photography

Skills and Abilities

Strong business acumen and professionalism Excellent relationship building skills, with the ability to build strong relationship internally and externally at all levels Effective project management skills with the ability to run multiple workstreams at once Ability to mentor and develop team members Positive and proactive attitude Excellent strategic communication planning skills and storytelling Excellent written and verbal communications skills with accuracy and attention to detail Strong analytical skills Strong planning, prioritisation, presentation and problem-solving skills Enthusiastic, performance focussed, self-motivated and confident Keen interest in consumer and food trends

BENEFITS:

Real Living Wage employer. A dynamic and supportive working environment with a friendly team. Employee assistance programme for personal and professional support. Mental health first aiders. Free 24/7 GP helpline. Paid volunteering opportunities within Lanark.

HOW TO APPLY:

To apply for the position of Brand Manager at Border Biscuits, click apply now.


Applications accepted until the closing date of 03rd October 2025. We look forward to hearing from you! Please note that interviews will begin immediately for this role and therefore the role may be filled before the closing date.


At Border Biscuits, we are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further selection stages.