Although this is a full time role we would be happy to discuss informal flexible working arrangements. This could be a great role for someone who has had a career break and looking for a return to the sector

Who Are We?

At Burton’s Biscuit Company we are the home of Jammie Dodgers, Maryland Cookies, Wagon Wheels and Thomas Fudge’s to name just a few of our brands.  We are incredibly lucky to work in the world of making delicious biscuits!

We are the UK’s third largest – and fastest-growing – biscuit manufacturer, and our vision is to have a shared Pride and Passion for baking great biscuits & snacks that delight our consumers, shoppers and our customers.   Our head Office is in St Albans but the majority of out 1800 employees are based in our four bakeries in Llantarnam, Blackpool, Edinburgh and Dorset. 

Alongside some of the nation’s most loved snack brands, such as Maryland Cookies, Jammie Dodgers and Wagon Wheels, we work in partnership to manufacture a number of Mars branded biscuit products, Marmite biscuits and Cathedral City savoury snacks.  We are also forming key strategic partnerships within the Retailer Private Label sector. 

What are we all about?

Here at Burton’s Biscuit Company we pride ourselves on being an employer of choice. Our goal is to support our team in achieving their career goals, by providing a working environment that offers opportunity, support, scope and pace of change.   Our culture is the foundation of our business. We are fast paced, agile and fun.

We don’t want to bore you with just a job description - we want to tell you what it’s really like to work for us.

So let’s start with ….…

Why work as part of our Brand Marketing team?

Our Brand Marketing team at Burton’s are passionate about the brands they look after, you will also get to work cross functionally which will see you spending time with our Category, Commercial, Bakeries & NPD teams. Each Senior Brand Manager will have full ownership of their Brand Portfolio which will also include taking the lead & development of the 3 year vision & strategy. Including a £2 million budget for ATL & BTL advertising, including TV & Digital. 

In your case you will take full responsibility for our Maryland Cookies portfolio, which is No.1 Cookie Brand in the UK and can currently be found in, 1 in 5 households. Maryland Cookies had a great TV ad campaign in 2017 and we have plans to be back on television next year in 2020. It really is an exciting time not only for the biscuit category but Maryland Cookies as well.

What are the key ingredients needed for the role?

Currently operating at Senior Brand Manager or an experienced Brand Manager looking to take the next step in their career. It is essential that you have experience of FMCG consumer brands, including brand activation and delivering ATL activities. Experience of managing a marketing budget would be beneficial.

Demonstrable experience in delivering Innovation to market is important, including understanding shopper insights & trends.

Final part of the mix.

Although line management experience is preferred, candidates must be able to demonstrate mentoring, coaching including assigning & reviewing of work.

You’ll also have an Assistant Brand Manager reporting into you, a key part of the role will be to support, mentor and develop them.

If you are ready to begin a career with real bite we would love to hear from you so apply now by clicking the link below.

Package

Competitive Salary plus Car Allowance, Company Performance Bonus, 25 days holiday (option to buy up to 5 extra days a year), Company Pension Scheme, Single & Partner Healthcare Cover, Free Fruit, Free Fitness Clubs such as running, yoga and boot camp, plus a flexible working policy. 

You may have had experience or be interested in the following: Senior Brand Manager, FMCG, ATL, BTL, Marketing Manager,