Brand Manager, Speciality

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?

SDUK's brands include the Nation’s favourite cheese brand Cathedral City plus other well-known butter & spreads (Clover, Country Life, Vitalite, Utterly Butterly), functional ingredients and dairy free products.

Are you passionate about shaping premium brands and unlocking growth through smart, data-driven decisions? This is your chance to take ownership of the iconic Davidstow brand and a dynamic Private Label portfolio, steering strategy and delivering marketing initiatives that make a real impact. You’ll be at the heart of a collaborative, fast-paced environment where creativity meets commercial thinking. With the autonomy to influence every stage of the marketing mix, from innovation and packaging to integrated campaigns, you’ll work closely with cross-functional teams and key retail partners to bring bold ideas to life. Reporting directly to the Marketing Director, Cheese, you’ll play a pivotal role in driving brand fame, strengthening customer relationships, and shaping the future of a heritage brand.

We offer a modern, flexible working environment, with opportunities to explore hybrid working and core hours arrangements to support your work-life balance.

YOU’LL MAKE CONTRIBUTIONS THAT MATTER BY…

• Leading the 1–3-year business plan for Davidstow and Private Label with full P&L and budget ownership
• Developing and executing insight-led brand strategies to achieve market, brand, and financial KPIs
• Driving NPD projects and creating compelling selling stories to win distribution and engage customers
• Managing integrated marketing campaigns that reinforce Davidstow’s premium positioning
• Presenting brand performance updates and strategic recommendations to internal and external stakeholders

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

• Proven experience in FMCG marketing, ideally within food or drink
• Strong commercial acumen, including P&L interpretation and budget management
• Ability to bring a brand to life through creative storytelling and innovative marketing approaches
• Experience influencing and engaging stakeholders at all levels
• Interest in NPD and packaging design (preferred but not essential)

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

• Private Health Care
• Annual bonus scheme up to 15% 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
• 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.

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 producer of leading British food brands and value-added ingredients. We manufacture a range of cheeses, dairy spreads, and dairy-free products, with a portfolio of well-loved brands including Cathedral City, Clover, Country Life, Frylight and Wensleydale.