Operational Marketing & Production Team Manager

Greater London, Kensington and Chelsea, UK (On-site)

£68K/yr – £99K/yrSenior LevelOther

Posted 2 weeks ago

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Job Summary

You will own end-to-end creative production and digital content delivery across international projects, leading multi-disciplinary teams and delivering on-brand, KPI-driven roadmaps.

  • Oversee print and digital production and artworking to brand standards
  • Lead digital content planning, SEO-first initiatives, and cross-channel campaigns
  • Partner with Strategy, Campaigns, Brand Engagement, and international teams to optimize performance and resource use

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Print production team oversight, ensuring high-accuracy artworking and creative execution in line with International brand guidelines for channels including the weekly leaflet, in-store posters, national press advertising, digital signage, and local store marketing.
  • Digital content team management, focusing on SEO-first, best-in-class content, weekly product listings, and newsletters aligned with digital strategy.
  • Digital transformation implementation for international projects and associated project management within GB; building on Project Griffen and collaborating with OMD and CRM teams to leverage performance metrics for recommendations.
  • Strategy and process implementation to ensure efficient, dynamic production and digital channel roadmaps, collaborating with Lidl GB Marketing stakeholders and international partners.
  • Identification and resolution of off-brand communications via established collaboration with the Creative Executive Consultant.
  • Main point of contact for escalation and troubleshooting across creative production and digital channels, serving as a clear deputy to the Head of Department.
  • Promotion of an efficient production mentality by reusing internal or international content, ensuring alignment with brand guidelines and strategy while challenging processes to maximise efficiency.
  • Compliance assurance with internal and industry guidelines and standards.
  • Collaboration with Strategy, Campaigns, and Brand Engagement teams, providing consultation on content planning and resource feasibility.
  • Proactive engagement with internal, external, and international stakeholders to deliver against brand, commercial, and customer needs.

Requirements

  • Experience in a fast-paced role with extensive multi-tasking and prioritising
  • Demonstrable knowledge of artworking and digital production processes
  • Proven leadership skills, with line management of large teams
  • Communicating and influencing at a senior level
  • Demonstrating commercial awareness and understanding
  • Strong interpersonal and social skills, including influencing and conflict management

Benefits

  • 35 days holiday (pro rata)
  • 10% in-store discount
  • Enhanced family leave
  • Pension scheme
  • Plus, more of the perks you deserve
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Lidl GB

At Lidl, we’re a pretty close bunch. Sure, we all bring something unique to the table — but when you scratch below the surface, we’ve also got a whole lot in common. We’re plate spinners and problem solvers, working hard to keep homes stocked up across the UK.Just like you.We opened the doors to our first Lidl GB store in 1994. Today, three decades later, we’re proud to have more than 1000 stores and 14 regional distribution centres filled with 34,000 exceptional colleagues across Great Britain - and we're still growing.The secret to our success? Offering the highest quality products at the lowest possible prices. A commitment to the very best service. And a group of incredible colleagues to take us forward and into the future. Our journey is moulded by you — the things that set you apart and the things that make us one amazing team.No matter your role, you’ll find that you can make your mark on our success story. We’re always looking for motivated people who are ready to make our stores, supply chains, and shopping experience the best they can be. Whoever you are, whatever your interests and wherever you come from, there’s never been a better time to join Lidl GB.

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