Group Brand & Design Manager
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Job Location:
Gloucester - UK
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Brand & Design Manager
Location: Remote
Contract: Full-time / Maternity Cover / Monday to Friday 08:30 17:00
Salary: Up to 44000 depending on experience
At Mears we are proud to be more than a housing provider we are a socially responsible organisation committed to making a positive difference in the communities where we work.
We are now looking for a talented and strategic Brand & Design Manager to cover Maternity leave that will help shape and elevate our brand. This is a key role where you will drive how Mears is seen experienced and remembered ensuring we are recognised as a leading housing solutions provider and a great place to work.
You will take ownership of our brand identity ensuring consistency creativity and impact across all channels while supporting our commercial growth ambitions.
About the Role:
In this role you will be responsible for developing and delivering the Group Brand and Design Plan ensuring Mears is consistently showcased at its very best. You will take ownership of the visual identity evolving and strengthening the brand to ensure it remains relevant impactful and aligned with business ambitions. This includes overseeing all external branding and marketing collateral maintaining and enhancing brand guidelines and ensuring consistency across both digital and offline channels through regular audits.
You will lead the creation of high-impact brand campaigns working closely with internal teams and external agency partners while also managing budgets associated with brand and design activity. A key part of the role involves building strong relationships with stakeholders across the business to understand their needs and deliver effective creative solutions. You will also oversee content creation including photography video and presentations to bring the Mears story to life while managing external creative and digital partners.
Key Criteria:
We are looking for a creative and strategic thinker with a passion for brand storytelling and design excellence.
Experience in a graphic design or brand management role
Experience with graphic design software including the Adobe suite
Proven experience working with marketing teams and/or design agencies
Strong understanding of brand management within a large B2B organisation
Knowledge of digital marketing analytics to inform design decisions
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Strong attention to detail and organisational ability
Ability to think strategically while delivering practical solutions
Confidence to influence and advise stakeholders at all levels
Creativity with a strong commercial mindset
At Mears youll be part of a business driven by purpose as well as performance. Our One Mears approach is at the heart of everything we do.
Benefits:
Enhanced Pension Scheme
Enhanced Sick Pay
Flexible working environment
Family friendly policy to include enhanced maternity/paternity leave and much more.
Team building activities
Share saver scheme
Eye test vouchers
Employee Assistance Programme (Access to Free counselling service)
Wellbeing service (Access to trained mental health & wellbeing advisors)
Mears Annual Family Fun Day for you and your family to places like Blair Drummond Safari Park M&Ds Theme Park fully paid for including lunch
Mears Rewards - A performance recognition platform whereby you can be rewarded in high street vouchers
All our roles require candidates to have the entitlement to work within the UK Mears does not currently offer visa sponsorship.
Candidates should be aware that all our roles are subject to relevant Background Identity & Security checks before commencement of employment.
Apply below or to discuss your application further; contact:
Vickie Rudge ()If you need any help with your application process we are here to support you. We will be accessible every step of the way.
At Mears Group we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone can thrive we are a Disability Confident employer valuing individuality and ensuring equal opportunities for all.
We proudly support the Armed Forces Covenant and are honoured to have achieved the Gold Award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) to coincide with this we hold an Endorser Award for the Career Transition Partnership recognising our commitment to veterans transitioning into civilian careers.
In our continued effort to promote social mobility we invite applicants to voluntarily share their background information during the application stages to help us better understand the diverse experiences of our candidates. This is to ensure we are committed to improving social mobility. We use the Social Mobility Index to assess and enhance opportunities for individuals from diverse backgrounds. These questions are optional and will not impact your ability to apply.
Required Experience:
Manager
Key Skills
About Company
We provide and manage 17,000 homes for local and central Government and are also responsible for keeping 750,000 of all social housing in the UK in good repair. Mears has thousands employees and a footprint across the country.
