Senior Brand Manager - Nottingham

Contract type: Permanent

Hours: Full-time, 35 hours

Location: Head Office, Nottingham (Hybrid working, minimum 2 days per week)

Salary: Up to £60,000 depending on experience.

Are you ready to lead the way in shaping a brand that is bold, distinctive and full of purpose? As our Senior Brand Manager, you will be a strategic force behind the development, positioning and growth of our brand and brand marketing. This is your opportunity to make a real impact by driving brand equity, customer, broker and colleague engagement, and commercial performance across every touchpoint.

You will take ownership of our brand’s application and governance, ensuring it is consistently delivered and resonates with our audiences. This role calls for a blend of creative vision, strategic thinking, commercial acumen and brand leadership and is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast paced, multi-faceted environment.

Reporting into the Head of Brand, you will be a key member of our Marketing and Communications team, working closely with stakeholders across the business including the Customer team. You will also deputise for the Head of Brand, gaining exposure to senior leadership and broader strategic initiatives.

If you are passionate about brand, bursting with ideas, and have a proven track record of building and growing brands that stand out, this is the role for you.

Here’s a taste of what you will be doing as a Senior Brand Manager at Nottingham Building Society:

• Shape and evolve our brand’s identity: Be a driving force behind a bold, distinctive brand strategy that aligns with our ambitions and captivates our audiences.
• Lead inspiring brand marketing campaigns: Plan and deliver standout marketing that builds fame, fuels engagement, and drives commercial success.
• Champion our brand culture: Embed brand values across the organisation, sparking pride and consistency in everything we do.
• Guard our brand integrity: Own and manage our brand and its application, to ensure every touchpoint reflects our purpose and personality consistently.
• Harness data and insights: Use research and analytics to uncover opportunities, guide decisions, and measure impact.
• Collaborate across teams: Work hand-in-hand with product, customer and colleague teams to create brilliant experiences and outcomes.
• Maximise brand investment: Manage budgets smartly, ensuring every pound delivers value and return.
• Support leadership and agency partnerships: Step in for the Head of Brand when needed and lead relationships with creative, media and PR agencies to deliver best-in-class work.

About you:

• Brand strategy and management: Experience in brand strategy, management and communications, with a strong grasp of brand architecture, positioning and measurement.
• Insight-led and commercially minded: You’re confident interpreting data and market research to shape brand decisions and drive performance.
• Customer and market savvy: You understand consumer behaviour, segmentation and market dynamics, helping us stay relevant and competitive.
• Collaborative and self-driven: A natural team player who thrives in cross-functional environments, yet equally capable of leading projects independently.
• Influential communicator: You’re a compelling storyteller, with excellent stakeholder management skills and the ability to influence at senior levels.
• Creative, curious and resilient: You bring energy, tenacity, adaptability and a passion for brand-building, always seeking fresh ways to elevate the brand experience.

Reward & Benefits:

• Competitive package: Fair salary benchmarked against market data, annual discretionary bonus, and 29 days holiday plus bank holidays.
• Health & wellbeing: Access to Medicash healthcare, mental health first aiders, and a suite of wellbeing resources to support you inside and outside of work.
• Work-life balance: 35-hour working week for full-time roles, with flexibility to help you perform at your best.
• Career growth: Ongoing personal and professional development, we’ll support your ambitions and help you grow your potential.
• Inclusive culture: Be part of a friendly, values-led team that genuinely cares about doing the right thing for colleagues and customers.
• Giving back: Two paid volunteering days each year to support causes close to your heart, through our Samuel Fox Foundation.
• Sustainability focus: Join a business committed to reducing its carbon footprint and making a positive impact on the environment.
• Free access to Octopus Money: Financial coaching & tools that help you plan, manage, and make the most of your money.

Embracing diversity together: We proudly embrace and celebrate diversity as a fundamental cornerstone of our values. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workplace is not just essential for our success but is also a reflection of the vibrant communities we serve. Our commitment to diversity extends beyond our internal culture to the way we approach advertising and engage with our customers. Our commitment means actively working to eliminate barriers and biases that may hinder equal opportunities within our organisation. We strive to ensure that all individuals, regardless of background, have an equal chance to thrive and advance in their careers. We acknowledge that diversity is not just a goal to be achieved but a continuous journey toward creating an environment that embraces differences and promotes equal opportunities for all. We are committed to fostering an inclusive culture that encourages collaboration, creativity, and a sense of belonging for every member of our community.

About Us: We are a mutual, which means we don’t have shareholders. Instead, we’re owned by our members and use our money to do good, investing in our community, responsible causes, and – well, you. So, we’re always striving to do the right thing for our team, communities and members. Although our history spans over 170 years, our purpose of helping our members save, plan for and protect their financial futures is enduring. At The Nottingham Building Society, we are dedicated to overcoming obstacles and turning challenges into opportunities. At the heart of our mission is our unwavering commitment to breaking down barriers and building better futures by helping our customers achieve the significant milestone of owning their own home.