Assistant Brand Manager - 6 month fixed term contract

Why this job matters

Our brands are worth millions, and it needs people with passion, energy and dedication to evolve it, protect it and ensure its values run through everything we do.  

In this role you will work with all areas of the business being their go-to person for advice on our brands. That could be working with our advertising team on the latest TV ad; you could be making sure the right messages go out to our customers; or working with internal comms on the latest live event guiding them all on the best ways to use our assets and helping solve creative problems. You will also helping to develop our brands ensuring they are constantly evolving and remaining relevant to our customers and products. 

 
This is a varied role and you will be supported by a fun-loving creative bunch of people who really care about our brands and how they are perceived.  

What you’ll be doing

• Embed our brand vision, experience, identity, and creative platform across every area of the business, ensuring consistency and impact at every touchpoint.
• Establish and rigorously manage brand governance processes to ensure full compliance with EE brand guidelines and principles.
• Provide expert consultation and final sign-off on all communications—internal and external—across channels including events, retail, indirect, digital, devices, and training.
• Maintain and evolve our brand guidelines and principles, ensuring they remain relevant, accessible, and consistently applied.
• Oversee the creation, distribution, and evolution of brand assets, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and stakeholder needs.
• Build strong, collaborative relationships across the business, partnering on a wide range of projects to bring the brand to life.
• Responsible for building, evolving and delivering the brand inductions, establishing a ‘sign up’ process for future sessions.
• Work alongside the strategy team, to ensure that all product and service development and partnerships start to deliver against the brand vision

What we're looking for

• Comprehensive knowledge of branding disciplines, including brand strategy, visual identity, and brand experience.
• Understanding of the creative process and the strategic value of corporate identity as a business asset.
• Solid understanding of brand governance and creative processes, with hands-on experience managing brand assets.
• Passionate about branding and marketing, with a genuine enthusiasm for creating impactful brand experiences.
• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to tailor messaging to diverse audiences.
• Strong capabilities in planning, organisation, and project management, with a focus on delivering results.
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively across teams and influence stakeholders
• Confident decision-maker, comfortable navigating ambiguity and driving clarity.
• Experienced in creative briefing and problem-solving, with a sharp eye for design and detail.
• Copywriting expertise and a keen visual sensibility.

Benefits

• Annual on target bonus 10% (based on both personal and company performance)
• BT Pension scheme; minimum 5% employee contribution, BT contribution 10%
• 25 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays with the option to buy up to one week's work of your contracted hours. This will also increase with service.
• 2 weeks carer’s leave
• From January 2025, all parents welcoming a new child will be eligible for our new Family Leave policy. You will receive 18 weeks at full pay, eight weeks at half pay and 26 weeks at the statutory rate. It is for all parents, no matter how your family is made.
• Enhanced women’s health support: including help with menopause symptoms, cancer screenings, period care and more.
• Life Assurance (4 x life cover pay)
• Exclusive colleague discounts on our latest and greatest BT broadband packages
• 50% off EE mobile pay monthly or SIM only plans and 50% discount for friends and family on EE SIM only plans.
• My Discounts gives colleagues access to unbeatable savings on everyday purchases at hundreds of retailers.
• Discounted EE TV including TNT Sport and the NOW Entertainment membership.
• Option to join the Healthcare Cash Plan or other benefits such as dental insurance, gym memberships etc.
• Volunteering days so you can give back to your local community.
• Brand new electric vehicle salary sacrifice arrangement, known as ‘My EV.’
• 24/7 private virtual GP appointments for UK colleagues