Assistant Brand Manager (Friends Team)

Hybrid | Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire | Full-time, Permanent

Ella’s Kitchen is looking for an Assistant Brand Manager to join our Friends Team - a hands-on, creative and collaborative role supporting the development, launch and growth of our much-loved baby and toddler food ranges across the UK and international markets.

Whether you’re at the start of your marketing career, a graduate, changing direction, or bringing experience from another role or industry, this is an opportunity to grow your skills while working on a brand that truly cares about people and the planet.

Who we are

Ella’s Kitchen was set up by our founder Paul Lindley with one big mission: to help little ones grow up happy, healthy and loving food.

From our Barns near Henley-on-Thames, our team of just under 80 people has grown Ella’s into an £80m+ brand, sold across the UK, Scandinavia and the BeNeLux. We’re proud to be:

• A certified B Corp
• In the Sunday Times Best Companies Top 100 (for 5 years running!)
• Part of the Hain Celestial Group

We’re values-led, entrepreneurial and always Kids First — and we’re looking for someone who shares that spirit.

About the role

As an Assistant Brand Manager, you’ll support our Portfolio Managers to deliver best-in-class product ranges that meet the needs of parents and carers across the UK and beyond.

This is a hands-on, varied role where you’ll be involved from idea through to launch — working on new products, packaging, artwork, launches, communications and sales support.

You’ll be based in our beautiful Barns near Henley-on-Thames, with hybrid working between home and the office.

What you’ll be doing

Supporting product innovation & packaging

• Managing end-to-end artwork and repro for new and existing products
• Making sure packaging is on brand, compliant, accurate and eye-catching
• Helping projects stay on time and on budget
• Supporting innovation projects from early ideas through to launch
• Spotting trends, inspiration and opportunities for future products

Getting products ready to sell

• Working with partners and teams to make sure 3D visuals, images and product info are ready for retailers
• Supporting retailer sell-ins with the sales team
• Organising tastings and launch events to get the whole Barn excited

Communications support

• Helping with copywriting, creative execution and digital campaigns
• Supporting the Communications team on an ad-hoc basis

Being part of the Friends Team

• Bringing ideas, energy and collaboration to team meetings and projects
• Getting involved in wider team activities and initiatives

Who we’re looking for

We’re looking for someone who is excited to build or continue a career in marketing and brand management, and who brings curiosity, energy and creativity to everything they do.

You’ll bring:

• Experience that shows your interest in marketing, brands or communications (from any industry or background)
• Strong organisation and attention to detail
• The ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines
• A collaborative, positive and proactive approach
• A love for great ideas, storytelling and creativity

And most importantly, you’ll be someone who lives and breathes our values:
Win Together | Own It | Be Curious | Foster Inclusion | We’re Childlike

What you’ll get

• Loads of training and development to support your career
• A competitive salary
• Discretionary bonus
• Box of Treats – our amazing benefits package
• A genuinely brilliant place to work, whether in our Oxfordshire Barns or over Teams

Ready to join us?

If you want to grow your marketing career while helping to improve children’s lives through better food, we’d love to hear from you.

Come and be part of something deliciously good. 💚