About the Role
We are seeking a dynamic Head of Brand Marketing to lead brand strategy, planning, and campaign delivery for a number of brands across our portfolio. In this hybrid, London-based position, you will work with major national titles such as the Mirror and the Express, while overseeing a dynamic portfolio of iconic regional newsbrands. Joining at a pivotal launch phase, you will combine high-level strategic planning with hands-on execution, working alongside a focused new team of Brand Managers rather than directing purely from above.
Responsibilities
- Define and implement overarching brand strategies that align directly with core business growth goals.
- Own the brand marketing calendar for our target brands coordinating cross-channel campaigns across editorial, video, audio, subscriptions, and events.
- Build, mentor, and line-manage a new core team of Brand Managers, fostering a collaborative, hands-on environment.
- Translate brand strategies into creative, memorable campaigns that generate real cut-through and cement brand equity.
- Establish brand KPI frameworks to track, optimise and improve brand performance while ensuring consistent brand identity and tone of voice across all touchpoints.
Requirements
- Proven track record in a senior brand marketing role within a multi-brand or multi-stakeholder organisation (media/publishing experience is a plus, but not essential).
- Success in building brand strategies from scratch alongside a track record of rolling up your sleeves for hands-on campaign delivery.
- Exceptional communication skills with demonstrated success partnering with non-marketing specialists (like editorial or product teams) and influencing senior stakeholders.
- Experience establishing and tracking brand KPI frameworks to measure clear business impact over time.
- Direct line-management experience with a passion for building, mentoring, and developing a high-performing team.
Location
- London
Work Type
- Hybrid
- Permanent
Experience Level
- Senior
Benefits
- 25 days' holiday (plus bank holidays), with additional days after three, five, and 10 years of service.
- Option to purchase additional holiday.
- One extra day's paid leave per year for volunteering.
- One extra day's paid leave for significant personal events (e.g., marriage, moving house, new family addition).
- Company pension contributions matched up to 6% with salary sacrifice option.
- Supportive and progressive people policies including enhanced family leave and flexibility.
- Healthcare cash plan for medical expenses.
- Car lease scheme for electric or hybrid vehicles via salary sacrifice.
- 24/7 wellbeing support programme for employee and family.
- Financial wellbeing support via the Access Stream app.
- Discounts, including 15% off Reach's online marketplace, Yimbly.
- Interest-free loans for season tickets and technology.
About the Company
- Reach is Britain and Ireland's largest commercial news publisher, connecting with millions of people daily through over 120 brands across print and digital platforms.
- The company reaches approximately 70% of the UK's online population and 10% of the US online population, with a significant social media following worldwide.
- Reach operates as a modern media organisation, valuing diverse perspectives and fostering an environment where employees can build careers and grow.
Equal Opportunity
- Encourages applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences.
- Committed to a fair and welcoming recruitment process without discrimination based on age, disability, gender identity, ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic.
