Want to help us bring happiness to the world? Want to join an ambitious and fast growing global biscuits and confectionery business investing heavily in iconic global brands, infrastructure and people? Then this is the place for you.

As proud bakers and chocolatiers and custodians of iconic global brands, we don’t compromise on the quality of ingredients in our products or on the people we hire. We are looking for entrepreneurial spirits who share our passion for bringing happiness to our consumers and who embody our Winning Traits.

To succeed at pladis you need to be purpose-led, resilient and positive to succeed here because we expect pace and agility, we insist on collaboration and demand accountability. If that is your thing, then pladis offers global ambition, a clear Vision and roadmap for success, challenge, and unrivalled opportunities to learn and make an impact

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In 2021, pladis proudly opened the doors to our vibrant global hub, the MIU Campus. Located in the heart of Chiswick Park, West London. Just a short 5-minute walk from Gunnersbury Station, our campus is nestled within 33 acres of beautifully landscaped gardens, offering a welcoming and inspiring environment for all. Chiswick Park is home to both our UK and Global Corporate teams, bringing together diverse teams across the business.  

What will this role achieve?

As a Marketing Manager (9-Month FTC), you will set the vision and leading the agenda for Healthier Choices including the McVitie’s and Go Ahead brands, leading the brand strategy. In addition, you and your team will own the implementation, activation and execution across all touch points, working with our cross agency partners and commercial teams to build best in class growth plans, developing and delivering compelling and distinctive brand marketing programmes, and above all building marketing leading brands that people talk about! This role has 3 direct reports.

What will be your key deliverables?

• Set the strategic direction for Healthier Choices and the McVitie’s Masterbrand, shaping both annual brand plans and long‑term growth.
• Embed consumer insight into all planning, driving a strong consumer agenda in collaboration with CMI.
• Identify growth opportunities in key demand spaces and deliver against annual commercial targets.
• Understand internal capabilities and challenges, addressing issues proactively to unlock opportunities.
• Build demand‑led innovation platforms and activation plans, ensuring HFSS‑compliant commercial strategies and on‑time project delivery.
• Act as brand guardian, delivering standout integrated marketing campaigns that drive fame, love, penetration, and category differentiation.
• Lead strong cross‑functional and external stakeholder collaboration, including sustainability communications and UKLT influence.
• Manage budgets, lead and develop a team of three, and guide cross‑functional teams through persuasive, relationship‑driven leadership.

Bring your experience.

Essential

• Sound Marketing / Commercial experience within Food / FMCG required, having demonstrated the ability to manage a sophisticated portfolio and brand equity development experience
• Has a passion for consumer centricity and developing consumer centric plans
• A consumer champion with the ability to use consumer insight into opportunity
• Track record of leading award winning multimedia communications
• Strong agency management experience
• Solid understanding of UK&I consumer and market environment
• Capable and experienced in developing strong commercial plans with a demonstrated ability in understanding key levers to drive profitable growth and demonstrate opportunities
• The ability to develop long term growth strategies whilst tackling short term issues

What will the interview process be?

• Initial Telephone call with Talent Acquisition  
• 1st stage interview – 45 minutes competency-based interview based on our company values and your experiences.
• 2nd stage interview – 90 minutes – a technical interview to understand your skill set/case study or presentation interview.

pladis does also use both Psychometric and Aptitude tests to support our processes so you may be asked to complete these as part of your process. Some processes may differ, but we will keep you updated!

What does pladis offer you?

• Annual Incentive Plan (AIP) – this is the business’s annual bonus scheme.
• Car Allowance
• Opportunity to self-enrol into Health Cash Plan
• Private medical Insurance (if eligible by grade)
• Enhanced parental leave and a supportive phased return-to-work program to help colleagues balance family and career.
• Stakeholder Pension Scheme
• Life Assurance Cover ~ upon enrolment to Stakeholder Pension Scheme 
• 25 days + bank holidays 
• Holiday Enhancement Scheme
• 1 Volunteering Day per year
• Cycle to work scheme
• Discounted gym membership – Carlisle and Chiswick only
• Discount and Cashback Scheme – make your everyday spending work hard for you on major high street brands, supermarkets and services
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme
• Financial Wellbeing Support
• Access to great training and development opportunities

Best mix of ingredients

pladis is an equal opportunities employer, like every great recipe we’re a thoughtful mix. A happy and inclusive place to work that’s as diverse as our consumers and the communities we support, live and work in, all around the world. Where every voice is heard, and difference is celebrated. Where fresh perspectives and new ideas help us grow and thrive.

Accessibility at Chiswick: Our Chiswick site has step-free access, accessible entrances nad lifts between floors to support with individuals with mobility needs. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, and where possible to perform key job functions.

pladis is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to hiring a diverse workforce. All openings will be filled based on qualifications without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, veteran status, disability, age, religion or any other classification protected by law.

We operate a strict Preferred Supplier List. If you are a recruitment agency and wish to submit candidate to be considered for this vacancy, you must have agreed to, and signed, our terms of business.
We will not accept CVs from any other sources other than those currently on our PSL. We will not pay a fee for any candidate that has not been represented by a provider on our PSL.