Brand Manager

Job Introduction

2026 is an incredibly exciting year to join us!  We’re looking for our next Glenfiddich Brand Manager – this is a high-profile position on a key brand in the business.  You’ll be working directly with the Head of Marketing to shape the plans for 2026 and lead on the delivery, working alongside lots of people across the business as well as key agency partners.  If you like to question the ‘why,’ are great with people and are organised you will enjoy this role.

Main Responsibility

We have a clear understanding of our brand strengths and challenges, and our long-term strategy has been built with this in mind.  The Brand Manager will develop and execute the 2026 plans that have been chosen.   This involves working with our friends at Aston Martin and Aston Martin Formula One to bring our partnerships to life.  Whilst not exhaustive, this role primarily involves event management, earned and paid media.  The role also involves close collaboration with local commercial teams and our global brand colleagues.  

Our Ideal Candidate

• Someone who’s has hands on experience across event management, earned and paid media (FMCG experience desired but not necessary)
• Has awareness of and passion for the Glenfiddich brand and a curiosity about the wider category and industry (you don’t need to drink Whisky!)
• Seeks to understand before being understood
• Has exceptional influencing skills and an ability to adapt communication style as required
• Has high personal impact and integrity
• Is a self-starter with an entrepreneurial spirit

What we can offer you

• We offer a competitive salary and benefits which are designed to promote our employees financial wellbeing. Employees are also eligible to participate in a bonus plan.
• Our employees enjoy a generous holiday entitlement and an opportunity to ‘buy’ or ‘sell’ some holiday entitlement.
• Private Healthcare and Doctor@Hand (remote GP service).
• Our employees can join a defined contribution pension plan. Employees contribute either 4% or 5% of salary, the company contributes 8% or 10% depending on the employee contribution. Employee contributions can be made through salary sacrifice.
• Our Employee Assistance Programme offers practical, impartial support on everyday matters ranging from medical, financial and legal to home and family issues. 
• Our Life Assurance cover is a multiple of eight times your annual basic salary.
• Product allocation so that you can enjoy our fantastic portfolio of brands.
• Our Cycle to Work scheme allows you to hire a bike for an agreed length of time, and then snap it up for a fraction of its original value. All while making savings (at least 25%) and spreading the cost.
• Every employee has the opportunity to claim up to £1,000 per year for a charity or charities for which they have raised money, volunteered their time or personally donated.
• Learning resources to help you be your best self.

About William Grant & Sons

A HOME FOR RARE CHARACTERS

William Grant & Sons: a home where Rare Characters thrive.

We value every employee for their rare character, distinctive skills, experience and perspectives. Every one of our colleagues has a role to play in helping us to achieve our growth ambitions.

At William Grant & Sons, our vision is to be A home where rare characters thrive. We value all colleagues for their rare character, distinctive skills, experience and perspectives. Diversity & Inclusion is at the heart of how we do things at William Grant & Sons, fully aligned to our purpose and our company values. We strive to create an environment where we can all be our best and bring our whole selves to work.

OUR AGILE WORKING PHILOSOPHY

Our agile working philosophy is to “Have your best work day everyday”.
Built on trust, we empower our rare characters to have their best work day every day. Where flexibility and positive working experiences help employees to feel connected and release potential across our teams.
We are open to discussing possible agile/flexible working options as part of the recruitment process.

INCLUSIVE RECRUITMENT PROCESS

Diversity & Inclusion is at the heart of how we do things at William Grant & Sons, fully aligned to our purpose and our company values. We want to ensure that our recruitment process is inclusive.