Blendsmiths was established in 2017, with a focus on changing the way the world drinks.

In nearly 10 years of trading, Blendsmiths has become a leading brand in the F&B sector across the UK, renowned for high quality and innovative drinks.

Blended to be different; blended to be extraordinary, we are ambitious about taking the extraordinary to new heights and that’s only possible by building a great team.

Head of Marketing

We are seeking a high-calibre Head of Marketing to lead and scale our marketing function at a pivotal stage of growth. We are a £5m turnover food and drink business with a clear ambition to grow to £10m+, and we are looking for someone who can help take us there through exceptional marketing leadership.

This is a role for someone who wants to build, not inherit. You will shape strategy, elevate brand presence, and drive commercial growth while working closely with a passionate leadership team.

We are not a large corporate environment with layers of red tape. We are looking for someone who thrives in a fast-moving, entrepreneurial setting, and is energised by the opportunity to have real impact.

Key Responsibilities

Strategy & Growth Leadership

• Own and evolve the overall marketing strategy to support growth from £5m to £10m+.
• Translate business objectives into clear, prioritised marketing plans.
• Identify and unlock new growth opportunities across brand, acquisition, retention, and partnerships.

Brand & Creative Direction

• Lead brand positioning and storytelling in collaboration with the Brand Manager.
• Ensure a distinctive, premium, and consistent brand presence across all channels.
• Raise the creative bar while maintaining commercial focus.

Performance & Commercial Impact

• Drive measurable growth in customer acquisition and revenue.
• Oversee marketing performance, ensuring strong ROI across all activity.
• Make data-informed decisions and continuously optimise performance.

Social, Content & Community

• Shape a strong and engaging social media presence through the Social Media Executive.
• Ensure content is consistent, creative, and aligned with brand identity.
• Build community engagement and brand affinity over time.

Partnerships & Growth Channels

• Guide the Partnerships Manager to develop meaningful commercial and brand partnerships.
• Identify and secure collaborations that drive awareness and revenue.

Events & Experimental Marketing

• Oversee and support the Events Manager in delivering high-impact brand events and activations.
• Develop an events and experiential marketing strategy that strengthens brand presence and drives customer engagement.
• Ensure events are commercially aligned and integrated with broader marketing campaigns.

Leadership & Culture

• Lead, develop, and inspire a small marketing team.
• Create clarity, accountability, and momentum within the function.
• Hire and shape future team growth as the business scales.

We are looking for a rare combination of:

• Senior marketing leadership experience (Head of Marketing / Marketing Director level).
• Strong experience within food & drink, FMCG, hospitality, or premium consumer brands
• Proven success in scaling revenue and brand impact in a growing business, help scale a business, not just operate within established structures.
• Experience working in fast-paced, resource-conscious environments.
• Comfortable balancing strategy with hands-on execution
• Deeply tuned into modern marketing trends, platforms, and behaviours (social-first growth, creator-led content, short-form video, community-driven brand building, and emerging digital channels), with a strong instinct for what will work next, not just what has worked before.
• A collaborative leader who is kind, empathetic, and brings people with them.
• Someone who is comfortable being hands-on, while also setting clear strategic direction

We are ambitious, but we are not a cut-throat environment. We want someone who is firm when needed, clear in decision-making, and relentlessly focused on outcomes, but who leads with respect and emotional intelligence.

Personal Attributes

• Energetic, proactive, and full of ideas
• Commercially sharp and results-driven
• Kind, empathetic, and collaborative in leadership style
• Firm, decisive, and able to drive clarity and accountability
• Thrives in environments without heavy corporate structure or bureaucracy
• Resilient and tireless in pursuit of ambitious goals

What success looks like

• Clear, ambitious marketing strategy driving £10m+ revenue trajectory
• Strong, distinctive brand presence in the food and drink market
• High-performing, motivated marketing team with clear ownership
• Measurable growth in acquisition, retention, and brand engagement

Benefits Package

·     Work freedom and flexibility

·     To be part of something special with a brand and people that truly care.

·     £60,000 - £70,000 salary per annum (based on experience).

·     Company laptop (Apple MacBook Pro).

·     There will be some travel expected.

·     25 days holiday

·     Pension

·     Private Health Insurance

·     On site gym access

·     Opportunity to learn, develop and grow with a creative brand

·     Friendly, collaborative environment.

If you are interested in applying for this position. Please send your resume to ryan@blendsmiths.com.

There is no need for a cover letter, but a short introduction as to why you would like to join Blendsmiths and why you believe you would be a good fit in the body of the email would be welcomed.

• We are also accepting short video introductions sent via WeTransfer and LinkedIn messages.