Brand Activation Manager (Freelance)

London, UK

Salary Not AvailableMid LevelFreelance

Posted 5 weeks ago

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Job Summary

Own on-site activation delivery across the UK with heavy travel, turning briefs into end-to-end campaigns and live events while coordinating venues, brands and retailers.

  • Ground‑level activation ownership: from briefing to execution, including site visits and on-site problem solving.
  • Cross‑stakeholder coordination: manage installations, POS materials, venues and brand teams to deliver consistent standards.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Deliver end-to-end campaigns, activations, events or campaigns from briefing through to execution.
  • Conduct site visits, manage installations, deliver POS materials, support retail activations and represent brands at events.
  • Coordinate stakeholders and ensure activations are delivered to the highest standard.
  • Solve problems on the ground and ensure everything happens as it should.
  • Travel and work on-site in London and other locations across the UK.
  • Maintain a hands-on, feet-on-the-ground approach to bring plans to life.
  • Manage on-the-ground activations, installations, field marketing or experiential campaigns.

Requirements

  • Freelance Activate Manager role based in London with UK-wide travel
  • Full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle (essential)
  • Experience delivering end-to-end projects, activations, events or campaigns from briefing through to execution
  • Experience managing on-the-ground activations, installations, field marketing or experiential campaigns
  • Flexibility to travel regularly across the UK
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, hands-on environment and to represent brands at events
  • Excellent coordination with venues, suppliers, retailers and brand teams
  • Strong organisational skills, attention to detail and ability to problem-solve independently
  • Proven ability to manage multiple moving parts, stakeholders and deadlines simultaneously
  • Gender-neutral, inclusive communication and professional demeanour
  • Start date: Immediately available
  • London-based with UK-wide travel

Preferred

  • Demonstrable passion for delivering standout brand experiences
  • Ability to manage multiple moving parts, stakeholders and deadlines simultaneously
  • Proactive, hands-on approach with a can-do attitude
  • Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
  • Professional, personable approach representing leading FMCG brands
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