Media Manager UKI in London

The UK & Ireland business is looking for a Media Manager to develop and execute media plans, strategies and roadmaps to drive business growth. The role sits within the UK & Ireland Marketing team, reporting to the Senior Media Manager. You will be working with a diverse team across the various brands and categories.

Your primary responsibility will be to drive excellence in Comms & Media strategy across UK & Ireland brands and categories; driving effectiveness and efficiency and setting a clear strategy brand plans support across the marketing teams.

What you will do:

• Lead how brands in the UK & Ireland business connect with consumers through different media channels from offline to online (Omnichannel Approach).
• Bring together the total picture across brands, categories and channels, liaising with internal eCOM, Shopper & Commercial teams.
• Work closely with our agency partners, Carat, to deliver best‐in‐class plans, supported by strong CMM-based rationale.
• Unlock media and digital capability within the wider marketing team through developing playbooks, tools and partnerships.
• Integrate with strategic initiatives in MarTech, media and digital to fuel business growth and drive the digital transformation agenda.
• Support Marketing Mix Modeling projects for media ROI improvements across brands.

What you will need:

• Experience in local market, ideally in managing media strategy or comms planning (either with an agency or client‐side) is required (guideline 5+ years).
• Cross‐channel experience (Digital, TV, print, OOH, radio, etc.) with strong media fundamentals but knowledge in the digital space is the most important.
• Excellent analytical and communication skills - ability to simplify and connect with people.
• Strong collaborator and influencer.
• Passionate about inspiring and driving change.
• Organized and able to handle several projects concurrently.
• Strong ability to learn new technologies and applications.
• Deep knowledge of global digital platforms. Working knowledge of emerging platforms a plus.
• Business acumen: ability to operate in a wider commercial environment with stakeholders of varying levels.

What we offer you:

• An ambitious employer with an industry‐recognised career development pathway.
• A meritocratic, pay for performance approach.
• A fun, collaborative office culture that celebrates good food and good times with regular events and socials.
• An active network of Business Resource Groups, sponsored by leadership, that promote education, celebration, & allyship, helping to create an inclusive work environment.
• Flexible and hybrid working approach, including ability to work from abroad.
• Family‐friendly; market leading parental leave benefits & sponsored nursery scheme.
• Employee discount on Heinz products!
• Wellbeing: Private medical cover & Digital GP.
• Comprehensive Life Assurance & Group Income Protection.
• Exclusive gym discounts & cycle to work scheme.
• Premium membership to Calm App.
• A variety of amazing sports teams & clubs!
• 3 volunteering days per year (e.g. Soup Kitchen, Magic Breakfast).
• As a Disability Confident employer, we are happy to accommodate any reasonable adjustments you may need during our screening and interview process.

Location(s): London - The Shard

Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Groups/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity and other protected classes.