Brand and Portfolio Lead

Brand and Portfolio LeadLocation: London Working Pattern: Hybrid - minimum 2 days in office Contract: 6-month fixed-term contract, with potential to become permanent Package: Competitive salary + car allowance + bonusA leading beverage business is looking for an experienced Brand and Portfolio Lead to join its UK Marketing team on a 6-month fixed-term contract.This role will provide senior marketing ownership across brand development, portfolio direction, innovation propositions, packaging development and strategic brand thinking. It is an ideal opportunity for someone who can bring both commercial clarity and hands-on delivery experience within a fast-paced FMCG environment.You will play a key role in shaping brand and portfolio direction, ensuring ideas are commercially grounded and ready to move from concept through to execution. The role will suit someone confident working cross-functionally and balancing creative brand thinking with commercial outcomes.Key ResponsibilitiesLead brand and portfolio thinking across a consumer portfolio, providing clear direction on positioning, priorities and brand intent.Develop and shape innovation propositions aligned to consumer, category and business needs.Support NPD activity across product and pack development, helping move concepts through to execution.Work closely with internal teams across marketing, sales, operations and wider business stakeholders.Lead packaging development projects, ensuring brand consistency, commercial ..... full job details .....