Assistant Brand Manager, Cathedral City

At Saputo, we bring good to the table by making high-quality products, investing in our people, and supporting communities around the world . As a top 10 global dairy processor, we value contributions that matter and strive to foster an inclusive, growth-driven work environment. Ready to bring your best?

We’re looking for a passionate and driven Assistant Brand Manager to join the Cathedral City marketing team. This is a full-mix marketing role where you’ll support and lead key initiatives to drive brand growth across the UK and international markets. From NPD and packaging to digital campaigns and performance tracking, you’ll play a role in shaping the future of one of the UK’s most loved cheese brands.

Our expanding team is a testament to our strong growth momentum and ambitious future plans making this an exciting opportunity to join us and make a meaningful impact.

YOU’LL MAKE CONTRIBUTIONS THAT MATTER BY…

• Leading and supporting brand initiatives across the Cathedral City portfolio, including our Plant-Based range
• Developing and executing integrated marketing plans for Cathedral City Plant-Based across paid, owned, and earned channels — from NPD and packaging to pricing and promotions
• Managing A&P budgets for Cathedral City Plant-Based and ensuring smooth PO processing
• Contributing to the development of our long-term (3–5 year) brand growth strategy
• Activating annual brand campaigns and trade press activity
• Co-creating digital strategies and tracking performance against key KPIs
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams including Customer Marketing, Category & Insights, and R&D
• Monitoring brand performance and turning insights into actionable strategies

YOU’RE BEST SUITED FOR THE ROLE IF YOU ARE…

• Bringing a collaborative, team-first attitude
• Curious about commercial performance and love using data to guide decisions
• Keeping abreast of social media trends and know how to spot what’s next
• Proficient at prioritising and multi tasking
• Experienced or have a keen interest in NPD and product innovation
• Showing creativity, initiative and a genuine passion for brand building
• Adapting quickly and thriving in a fast-paced, ever-evolving environment

WE SUPPORT AND CARE FOR OUR EMPLOYEES BY PROVIDING YOU WITH…

• Bonus scheme paid quarterly
• Flexible working hours, including up to 2 days per week working from home, after initial training period
• Autonomous and inclusive working environment
• Opportunities for progression within the UK and overseas

• Enhanced employer pension contributions
• Health cash plan - claim money back towards essential healthcare such as dental, eye care etc.
• Access to Thrive 24-hours a day - a leading and NHS clinically approved app which focuses on general wellbeing
• Long service recognised every 5 years
• Life assurance up to 4 x contractual pay
• Discounted branded products
• Free, onsite parking
• Subsidised staff restaurant
• 25 holidays + 8 bank holidays
• One paid workday a year to volunteer for a local community or charitable institutions of your choice
• Opportunity to swap traditional UK holidays for dates significant to your cultural and religious beliefs
• My Staff Shop - access to exclusive benefits, free advice and savings - providing great discounts from thousands of the UKs largest retailers & service providers.
• This role is/isn’t eligible for visa sponsorship

For additional information on our benefits please go to uk.saputo.com/en/carees/employee-benefits

We support employment equity. Saputo strives to embed diversity and inclusion in its operations and invites candidates from all horizons to join our team.

To enable you to bring your best we will ensure you are provided with any physical or non-physical adjustments to support your participation in the job application and interview process.

Agencies - Thank you for your interest in working with Saputo Dairy UK. We have a PSL who will be supporting us if needed. We do not pay fees or acknowledge any CV’s supplied to Saputo Dairy UK unless you have been briefed on the role by a member of the Talent Acquisition Team.

In the UK, Saputo is a leading manufacturer of branded cheese and dairy spreads, with a portfolio of well-loved brands such as Cathedral City, Clover, and Wensleydale. We also boast a fast-growing dairy alternatives portfolio, which includes the Vitalite and Sheese brands, as well as manufacture specialised ingredients used in infant formula.