Marketing Manager Communications (beverages & Plant Based)

Leeds, ENG, GB, United Kingdom

Job Description

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Marketing Manager - Communications (Beverages & Plant-Based)



Location:

Home-Based (with regular travel to London office and monthly trips to Vienna)

Reports To:

Marketing & Strategy Director - Beverages & Meat Free

Direct Reports:

Senior Communications Manager, Brand Communications Executive

Budget Responsibility:

Approx. $3-5M advertising spend

Salary:

Competitive + benefits



As

Marketing Manager - Communications

, you'll shape and lead the UK brand communications strategy across our beverages and plant-based portfolio. This includes iconic and mission-led brands such as Linda McCartney's, Joya, Natumi, and LIMA. Your focus will be on delivering powerful, insight-driven campaigns that build brand equity, drive awareness, and generate action across multiple consumer touchpoints and markets.



You'll lead a small, high-performing team and manage a strong agency network to bring brand stories to life--always with a clear eye on effectiveness, commercial impact, and creativity.



Help Us Change the Way the World Eats



At

Hain

, we're not just building brands--we're building a movement. From Linda McCartney's and Joya, to Natumi and LIMA, we are proud to lead the way in purpose-led innovation across categories like beverages and plant-based foods.



With a growing portfolio of market-leading brands and a clear mission to make healthier living more attainable, Hain is now entering an exciting new phase of investment and growth. We're looking for a seasoned

Marketing Communications Manager

to help us inspire consumers, energise teams, and drive impactful campaigns that matter.


What You'll Be Doing





Strategic Brand Communications




Develop and execute a clear 18-month communications plan aligned with brand and business goals Drive relevance, talkability, and distinctiveness across all campaigns Partner with insights and brand teams to turn data into meaningful action Build thought-leading work that balances purpose with commercial outcomes

Agency Leadership & Campaign Development




Lead strategic partnerships with agencies across creative, media, and digital Ensure quality briefs, clear KPIs, and high standards of delivery Oversee the creation of campaign assets and content that work across channels Maintain non-working media below 20% of total spend

Team Leadership & Development




Inspire and lead a talented team of two direct reports Encourage development, provide coaching, and build a high-performance culture Navigate challenges and ensure prioritisation of key projects

Budget & Effectiveness Management




Own and manage a communications budget of $3-5M Champion ROI, innovation, and "test & learn" marketing approaches Ensure all activity supports the brand's strategic growth and long-term equity

What You'll Bring



?? Significant experience in marketing communications within FMCG or consumer brands

?? Proven ability to lead strategic campaign development from insight to execution

?? Confident agency manager with experience driving strong creative and media partnerships

?? Commercially savvy, with a strong sense of ROI and budget control

?? A leader who can develop and inspire teams and build cross-functional alignment

?? Organised, detail-driven and proactive, with excellent stakeholder management skills

?? Passionate about purpose-led brands and plant-based living


What We Offer



Home-based working (with 2-3 days per week in our London office and monthly Vienna travel)

Opportunity to shape the communication strategy of some of the UK & Europe's most loved brands

Competitive salary + performance-related bonus

25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays

Access to wellbeing, medical, and lifestyle benefits

? Discounts on a wide range of retail and lifestyle services


Ready to Lead Bold Brand Communications That Make an Impact?





If you're a strategic thinker with a creative edge and a passion for brands that do good--this is your opportunity to drive real change and make your mark.


Apply now

and be part of our journey to Change the Way the World Eats.

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD3037418
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Leeds, ENG, GB, United Kingdom
  • Education
    Not mentioned