Job Description

Head of Brand Operations (12 month FTC) - Abbott Lyon

Rewarding salary + 10% bonus + benefits


Hybrid - Manchester HQ

We've partnered with the exciting brand Abbott Lyon as we search for a Head of Brand Operations to join the team of a 12 month FTC!

Company Overview

Abbott Lyon is already one of the fastest growing D2C brands in the UK, named on the 2023 list of


100 fastest-growing companies in the UK. Founded in 2015, Abbott Lyon's customers love our range of affordable luxury products. Our brand has particular appeal to customers who want to buy uniquely personalised, high-quality, understated luxury jewellery and accessories for themselves or as gifts, for those moments that matter.


With a laser-sighted focus on our bullseye customer, Abbott Lyon has successfully disrupted the jewellery market and won market share from well-established competitors. Our core customer base sits in the UK however the US represents a huge opportunity for Abbott Lyon, and one we are determined to realise. With our sights firmly set on growing the business to 100M and beyond, this year's plan sees significant investment in the talent and infrastructure required to achieve Abbott Lyon's ambitious growth objectives.


Our culture is built on creativity, innovation, and customer centricity. We are seeking a dynamic, strategic, and results-driven Head of Brand Operations to help shape the future of our business from a brand perspective.

About the role

We're looking for a highly organised, creatively driven Head of Brand Operations to join our team on a 12m FTC to lead the planning and execution of major brand and campaign initiatives across the business. Reporting directly to the CEO, this pivotal role will oversee multiple workstreams -across brand campaigns, product launches, content creation, ambassador partnerships and digital


storytelling - ensuring our activity fuels our three-year strategic growth plan and is perfectly aligned in order to deliver against our goals.


You'll be the guardian of execution, ensuring the brand's creative vision is brought to life in the most compelling, efficient, and scalable way possible and teams are perfectly aligned.

Key Responsibilities

Project Ownership and Marketing Calendar planning: Lead and manage a calendar of strategic projects and marketing channel activity - from concept through to delivery - ensuring all projects are on time, on budget, and on brand and are positioned to capitalise on key trading moments. 360 Campaigns: Lead strategic planning of multi-channel 360 degree campaigns in key brand moments. Work closely with media partners and agencies across TV, OOH, PR etc. to amplify key moments Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with the internal creative, brand, marketing, and product teams, as well as senior leadership, to ensure seamless alignment on priorities and messaging. You will sit alongside a team of trusted heads of (social, influencer and business operations) and a Creative Director to ensure campaign planning and ultimately the output is to the highest standard. Vision Execution: Translate the creative vision of the CEO and Founder into actionable project plans, driving execution that reflects brand storytelling, innovation, and commercial goals. Quality Control: Ensure all creative outputs meet the highest standards of quality, consistency, and brand integrity across all touchpoints. Strategic Input: Contribute to long-term business planning, helping to shape project roadmaps that support overall business objectives. Develop with peers and implement marketing plans that align with our growth targets. Conduct market research to identify opportunities, trends and consumer research to inform and shape marketing and creative strategies Budget Management: Proficient cost control and budget management of own departmental budgets Team Management: Management of in house production facility and studio across photography, video, product and retouch

What We're Looking For

Proven experience managing complex projects in a fast-paced, brand-led environment - agency or in-house. Exceptional project management and organisational skills; a natural multitasker with a sharp eye for detail. A 'get it done' attitude - someone who breaks down the barriers to deliver against timelines and budgets and can multi task in a highly complex environment Confident in managing timelines, budgets, and resources across multiple concurrent projects. A collaborative mindset and clear communication style - able to inspire, align and bring the best out of internal and external teams. Comfortable operating at both a strategic and tactical level. Passion for creative excellence and brand storytelling.

Benefits

Rewarding base salary + 10% bonus package Hybrid working arrangements & core hours, this will be based out of the Manchester HQ Lots of potential for career development and training Private Health Insurance Fun and friendly team with regular socials Opportunity to be a part of the fastest growing jewellery brand in the UK!

If you're looking to join an innovative, fast-growing brand, apply now or email Sam at sam.mendes@abbottlyon.com to learn more!


Abbott Lyon is committed to building and supporting a brilliant, diverse, and inclusive team as an equal opportunities employer. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply. If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know how we can support you.