Average Brand Manager salary in the UK

Adele Carr Recruitment is looking for a new Communications specialist who enjoys creating meaningful connections and driving engagement across a large service business. We are looking to speak with communications and public relations candidates that are looking for progression to the next step, to lead internal and external communications within the UK.As the key communications contact you will take the lead in shaping and delivering clear, consistent and creative communications that support business goals. You you be responsible for both internal and external comms, ensuring messaging aligns across teams, partners and the wider public.In this role you have the opportunity to manage a small team while collaborating closely with stakeholders, senior leadership and a marketing department to support you. You will also oversee PR activity, media relations and may work with external agencies to deliver impactful campaigns.What you will be involved in:Lead the development and delivery of the organisation's communication strategy.Manage and mentor a small communications team.Oversee internal communications to engage and inform employees.Manage external comms and PR activity, building positive relationships with media and partners.Work closely with the marketing team to align messaging and campaigns.Be a brand specialist, ensuring tone, messaging, and design consistency.Plan and manage communications for events, announcements, and stakeholder updatesTrain others on communications, setting the right tone and consistency throughout the businessCollaborate with external agencies when needed to support delivery of campaigns and content.What you will bringProven experience in a communications ideally both external and internal focusedWorking with the press, media and have the responsibility to deal with complex news and changes.Strong stakeholder management and relationship building ability.Confident leading projects and managing a small team.Experience working with or managing external agencies.Creative, proactive, and highly organised approach to work.Please note this will have a large range of benefits which can be shared on application.The role does includes some hybrid working, however for the first period/months of the role during probation it is expected that you will be onsite five days per week for engagement, training and settling into the position.

The Head of Brand and Marketing leads strategy to drive awareness, demand and growth across LSE's lifelong learning portfolio, overseeing brand, campaigns and digital channels. They work with the Director of Commercial & Growth to strengthen global positioning, lead a brand review and launch a new website, while building a high-performing, results-driven team.Client DetailsThe London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) is a world-leading social science university with an outstanding global reputation in LondonDescriptionMarketing strategy and planningSet annual strategy aligned to revenue goalsDrive lead generation, pipeline and conversion (B2C/B2B)Use market insight and research to guide decisionsManage budget, performance and ROI improvementLead market intelligence on trends and competitorsBrand and communicationsLead brand identity and ensure consistencyOversee communications and content strategySupport brand review and digital transformationLead website redevelopment and digital presenceAlign with central LSE communicationsDigital marketing and CRMLead digital strategy across all channelsImprove user experience and conversionDevelop CRM and marketing automationManage external agenciesLeadership and people managementLead and develop the marketing teamSet objectives and manage performanceOversee agencies and ways of workingProfileDegree-level education or equivalent experienceMarketing qualification (e.g. CIM) or related postgraduate studySenior marketing experience in HE, executive education or similar commercial sectorProven success delivering integrated marketing strategies with measurable growthStrong experience across B2C and B2B multi-channel marketing, especially digital and contentExperience managing brand identity and multi-product marketingTrack record of leading and developing high-performing teamsExperience managing marketing budgets and reporting ROIExperience using CRM and marketing automation tools (e.g. Salesforce, HubSpot)Experience delivering major website/digital transformation projectsExperience managing external agencies across marketing disciplinesJob Offer3 days a week in the University - Central LondonBand 8a opportunityPermanent role - role is vacantLeading a new function at LSE for lifelong learning

We're partnering with a client championing one of the fastest growing sports in the country - Padel! With ten clubs already open and a significant expansion planned, this is a brand scaling quickly and ambitiously.Their goal is clear: to build the UK's best padel clubs - not just in facilities, but in community, culture and overall experience.As they grow, brand becomes critical. This hire will lead that charge.Title: Brand Manager Location: South-West London Salary: £50,000Bonus: Up to 15-20%Reporting to: CEO / COOWe're partnering with a client championing one of the fastest-growing sports in the country - Padel! With clubs already open and significant expansion planned, this is a brand scaling quickly and ambitiously.Their goal is clear: to build the UK's best padel clubs - not just in facilities, but in community, culture and overall experience.As they grow, their brand becomes critical. This hire will lead that charge.Responsibilities: Brand Leadership:Own and evolve brand positioning, tone of voice and storytellingAct as brand guardian across all channels and touchpoints. Overtime, evolve & execute brand strategy as the business continues to growBring the refreshed brand identity to life across digital, social and clubsBalance consistency with creative evolution as the business scalesSocial & Short-Form Content (Core Focus):Lead social strategy across Instagram, TikTok, YouTube Shorts and LinkedInOversee and help drive short-form content creation with the aid of agenciesBuild repeatable, scalable content formats around players, coaches and communityManage content calendars, reactive moments and trend-led contentCollaborate on organic and paid social within growth campaignsDigital Brand ExperienceOwn brand presentation across website and booking platformWork with designers/developers to ensure best-in-class executionContribute creatively to digital campaign storytellingPR & VisibilityIdentify national PR and cultural momentsEnsure consistent presence in the UK padel conversationManage or collaborate with PR agencies where requiredMeasurement & OptimisationTrack brand health, engagement and performanceUse insights to refine channels, content and storytellingCriteria:Must have:5+ years' experience in brand, social or content-led marketingProven track record growing a consumer brand in a competitive marketDeep understanding of social platforms and short-form contentStrong creative instincts with hands-on execution capabilityExcellent storytelling and communication skillsNice to have:Experience in sport, leisure, fitness, hospitality or lifestyleBackground in a fast-growing or multi-site businessGenuine passion for sportThis is a genuine opportunity to shape the brand of a high-growth sports business at a pivotal stage.If you're a strong Brand Manager ready to step up or an established Marketing Manager wanting real ownership - apply now.Please note, if successfully shortlisted, Jordan from Robert Walters will be in touch to further assess suitability and discuss the process thereafter. Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates