OverviewManpower is currently seeking an interim Brand Manager to work with our global FMCG client Unilever, renowned for brands such as Dove, Sure, Persil, and Simple. The role is based in Kingston upon Thames, Surrey. This is a full-time temporary position running for 12 months (Maternity Cover), requiring 36.25 hours per week, Monday to Friday, to start ASAP. Compensation is up to £61,000 per annum, pro rata, depending on experience. The role offers a mix of remote and onsite working, subject to business requirements.Role purpose: Lead the cross-functional Nutrition team (marketing, CMC, CSP, Shopper, Finance, R&D, Supply Chain, Procurement + other functions) to deliver short and long-term performance of the Graze brand across both the Savoury and Sweet portfolios. Deliver in-year targets across internal top line USG and bottom line PBO with full P&L accountability, alongside external market share, penetration and brand power growth. Support the Marketing Manager in the development and responsibility of the Graze brand including marketing strategies, annual plans and pricing across the portfolio.Role ResponsibilitiesDefine and own brand strategy for the Graze brand, ensuring relevance to consumers’ needs (including Jobs to be Done & Integrated Business Plans).Build the Graze brand plan across all 6Ps, including an NRM plan.Generate powerful consumer insights that drive real growth and ensure excellent consumer experience across the full funnel—from awareness to conversion and retention, along end-to-end consumer journeys.Implement breakthrough data strategies to leverage performance marketing and inform fast, bold decision making.Support the Marketing Manager in delivering the Graze P&L and the commercial execution of in-year plans to achieve annual growth and profit targets, including S&OP, Fuel for Growth, and pricing strategies.Align category development growth plans with the Innovation team and own market execution of NPD (including packaging design / communication & business case delivery).Generate and create communication ideas to activate through agencies—from concept to deployment.Line management of an Assistant Brand Manager.What We Are Looking ForA self-starter with an entrepreneurial and commercially savvy approach, balancing future thinking with hands-on delivery and results. Passionate about building omnichannel, consumer-led brands and products.Experience in a brand management role within an FMCG environment, with knowledge of managing smaller challenger brands (innovation experience is a bonus).Experience in monitoring performance and making data-driven recommendations for future plans (Nielsen, Dunnhumby, SIP).Skilled in recommending insight approaches and interpreting qualitative and quantitative data.Excellent project management skills with attention to detail and high standards of execution.Independent and resilient to work in a busy, fast-moving, and complex environment with the confidence to engage and influence senior stakeholders.A real foodie with a natural curiosity and consumer focus, with a keen eye for emerging trends.Kingston Working EnvironmentContractors based at Kingston will be eligible for free parking at a local car park.Unilever Staff Shop is located on the Ground Floor next to the main entrance, where Contingent Workers can buy discounted Unilever products.A canteen and a gym are available on-site (gym with subscription).Gym facilities include cardiovascular equipment, resistance machines, spin bikes, free weights, and a stretch/matted area. Classes are available and can be booked; showers are provided in the changing rooms.Seniority levelMid-Senior levelEmployment typeTemporaryJob functionMarketingIndustriesMarketing Services #J-18808-Ljbffr