POSITION SNAPSHOT

Business Area: Nestle Health Science
Job Title: Head of Marketing, Consumer Care
Location: Crawley
Salary c.£95k depending on experience + car allowance + potential bonus + generous pension scheme + 12 flexible days on top of 25-day holiday entitlement + 2 paid volunteering days + other fantastic benefits!
Championing diversity and inclusion is so important to us; when we embrace different perspectives and give everyone the chance to be the best they can be, we can think in new, creative ways that grow and enhance our business.

POSITION SUMMARY

Are you a visionary marketing leader with a passion for driving consumer preference and increasing market share? Nestle Health Science (NHSc) is seeking a dynamic and experienced individual to take on the role of Head of Marketing for the Consumer Care side of their business. This is an incredible opportunity to shape the NHSc Vitamins, Minerals and Health Supplements (VMHS) and Consumer Care (CC) portfolio, while leading and developing a high-performing marketing team. These brands include but are not limited to Solgar, Vital Proteins, Garden of Life, Nuun, Pure Encapsulations and Minami.
As the Head of Marketing, you will be responsible for leading the development of engaging brand experiences for consumers, acting as the guardian of the core marketing principles and implementing them across the UK portfolio. You will inspire the team to become champions of the consumer experience through engaging and differentiating activations. Your ability to foster a continuous improvement culture and share best practices will be instrumental in driving brand value and volume share.

A LITTLE BIT ABOUT US

At Nestlé Health Science Consumer Care, we’re passionate about empowering lives through nutrition. Our comprehensive portfolio of premium and innovative brands allow our consumers to proactively reach optimal health. In our company we are driving breakthroughs in nutritional supplementation and innovating for health impact. Our people are changing the way Health Care Professionals such as health care practitioners, nutritionists, pharmacists and health food store advocates think about meeting the nutritional needs of shoppers and consumers. They create the stories, and celebrate the successes of people whose lives have been transformed thanks to Nestlé Health Science nutrition solutions.

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

What can we offer in return? Great benefits you’d expect from a business the size of Nestlé – in the shape of a competitive salary and benefits package, bonus scheme, flexible working scheme, 25 days holiday plus statutory holidays plus flex leave, pension scheme and a real focus on personal development and growth.
The closing date for this role is 28th March 2025.
We will be considering candidates as they apply and we will occasionally close job advertisements early in the event we receive sufficient applicants, so please don’t delay in submitting your application.
At Nestlé, our values are rooted in respect. When we embrace diversity and give everyone the chance to be the best they can be, we can think in new, creative ways that grow and enhance our business. People of all gender identities, ethnically diverse individuals, people with disabilities, and members of the LGBT+ community are strongly encouraged to apply. If there is anything we can do to accommodate you to participate fully in the application process, please let us know. We take pride in championing inclusion and diversity, our people make up a number of Colleague Networks who represent different experiences and communities who hold us accountable in creating a sense of belonging for all, and our values create the conditions for us to respect the unique contribution you bring. Find out more about our Colleague Networks here: Diversity, equity and inclusion | Nestlé (nestle.co.uk)
We are committed to equal opportunity for all and we may collect relevant data for monitoring purposes during our candidate registration process. Be yourself, everyone else is taken!

As the Head of Marketing, Consumer Care, you will also be accountable for the overall portfolio management and performance of our brands. Your strategic mindset and ability to balance short-term commercial requirements with longer-term brand strategy will be key in developing and managing a strong portfolio of brands. You will have the opportunity to influence key stakeholders and develop business cases that align with the brand’s vision. Your responsibilities will include:

• You will champion decision-making processes anchored in consumer insights, ensuring that commercial decisions are aligned with the long-term brand defined strategy.
• You will have the opportunity to contribute to the development of the NIM Marketing function. You will sit on the Marketing NiM MLT, influencing and contributing to the definition of Marketing NiM priorities for marketing capability.
• You will have the opportunity to build team capability within digital with support from NIM Marketing and Digital teams, defining NHSc’s digital marketing ambition and translating it into a digital and e-commerce roadmap.
• You will implement career, talent management, and succession planning to ensure the growth and development of your team. Your ability to create opportunities for team members and encourage cross-functional and cross-category roles will contribute to improved organisational capability

To be successful in this role, you will be a practiced leader and influencer with a collaborative approach. You will have displayed great leadership of diverse teams. You will be well versed in building and executing commercial strategy. You will also have:

• ‘Technical’ depth in a combination of Marketing and either CDT or Sales
• A track record of building strong brands through engaging consumer experiences
• A good understanding of key business operations e.g., Finance, Supply chain et