Group Head of Marketing

Head of Group Marketing
Location: Worcestershire - Hybrid Working across multiple sites
Salary: £70,000 - £75,000 + Car Allowance and Bonus


About the Role
SF Recruitment are supporting a food supply business seeking a dynamic and strategic Head of Group Marketing to lead marketing efforts across a diverse portfolio of food-focused businesses. In this pivotal role, you'll craft and execute tailored marketing strategies for each brand while aligning them with a unified group-wide vision.

You'll be responsible for shaping how their brands are perceived, ensuring a consistent and compelling presence across all channels, from digital and content to e-commerce and employer branding. This is a hands-on leadership position where creativity meets commercial impact, and where you'll inspire and grow a high-performing marketing team.

About the Company
This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing investment group with a strong presence in the food industry. The group is committed to sustainable, profitable growth while maintaining a focus on quality, integrity, and innovation.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership: Develop and implement impactful marketing strategies tailored to each business, aligned with overall growth objectives.
• Team Development: Lead, mentor, and inspire marketing teams across the group, fostering creativity, agility, and commercial focus.
• Digital & E-commerce: Drive digital marketing and e-commerce strategies to maximize ROI and engagement.
• Brand Storytelling: Oversee the creation of compelling content that communicates brand values and resonates with target audiences.
• Market Insight: Leverage data and analytics to inform strategy, identify trends, and unlock new opportunities.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with departments such as HR, Finance, and Operations to amplify marketing impact.
• Employer Branding: Enhance the group's reputation as an employer of choice.
• Budget Management: Manage marketing budgets to ensure efficient and effective use of resources.

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of marketing leadership experience, ideally across multiple brands or business units.
• Strong strategic thinking and commercial acumen.
• Expertise in digital marketing, brand development, and e-commerce.
• Proven ability to build and lead high-performing teams.
• Collaborative leadership style with excellent communication skills.
• Data-driven mindset with a hands-on approach to execution.
• Highly organised and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Passion for innovation and continuous improvement.

Benefits

• Annual performance-based bonus scheme.
• Company car or car allowance (£500/month).
• Workplace pension scheme.
• 28 days annual leave (including public holidays), increasing with service.
• Additional paid leave between Christmas and New Year.
• Company sick pay and holiday purchase scheme.
• Wellbeing support including EAP and virtual GP access.
• Private medical and dental insurance (post-probation).
• Employee referral and recognition programs.
• Enhanced parental leave policies.
• Funded training and development opportunities.
• Monthly team lunches and regular product tastings.
• Team social events and paid volunteer days.
• Free onsite parking at all locations.