Brand Communications Marketing Manager

Howdens Joinery are looking for a Brand Communications Marketing Manager to make waves in our vibrant marketing team.

Ready to take the lead on big brand moments? As our Brand Communications Marketing Manager, you’ll shape and deliver campaigns that make tradespeople stop, take notice, and remember Howdens. You'll bring it all to life, from national radio and advertising to PR, brand partnerships, initiatives and events, and ESG storytelling.

This is a permanent position based from our site in Raunds, Northamptonshire 4 days per week with 1 day from home.

What you will be doing:

• Lead the development and delivery of brand marketing initiatives that drive awareness, engagement, and commercial impact across trade and consumer audiences
• Responsible for national advertising, PR strategy, ESG communications, brand partnerships, and high-profile activations
• Working closely with in-house creative and media agencies
• Collaborate with internal teams and play a key role in elevating our brand across trade and consumer audiences
• Launching new campaigns, driving customer engagement, and crafting bold communications that align with our values.
• Helping shape the Howdens brand— bold, consistent, and customer-first across every channel and touchpoint.

What we need from you:

• A visible leader and strategic connector - you'll lead a high-performing team, drive cross-functional collaboration, and shape brand direction
• A love for brands — and a proven track record of bringing them to life across campaigns and channels
• Strong experience in brand marketing and communications, ideally in a B2B or trade environment
• Confidence in managing media plans, agencies, and cross-functional teams — with a sharp eye on ROI
• Great storytelling instincts, with the ability to translate strategy into clear, creative, and compelling campaigns
• Experience in PR, brand partnerships, and ESG comms is a big plus, with ability to lead and host journalist events.
• Agility, energy, and a proactive mindset — you’ll thrive in a fast-paced, roll-your-sleeves-up kind of team
• Passion for doing brand work that’s not just seen — but remembered
• Desirable Qualifications a CIM or Mini MBA qualification would be the cherry on top, signalling your commitment to staying at the top of your marketing game.
• Ability to work onsite 4 days per week from Raunds.

What we can offer you

• Competitive basic salary and annual company bonus
• Excellent pension scheme (company contribution of up to 12%)
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Subsidised lunch at our onsite restaurant
• Staff Discount
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Exceptional Reward and Recognition events

About Howdens:

Howdens Joinery is the UK’s number one trade kitchen supplier providing thousands of products across kitchens, joinery, and hardware.  We have over 900 depots throughout the UK and Europe – making us the first choice for more than 460,000 loyal trade professionals.  Last year our sales reached circa 2.3bn, and we have an ambitious growth agenda. 

As well as the opportunity to develop within a fast paced and commercial environment, you will be part of a rewarding organisation recognised for excellence in the workplace in the Best Big Companies to Work For.

How to apply

We’re building a future where world-class service, innovation, and sustainability are embedded within our DNA. If Howdens sounds like the kind of place where you can build and develop your career, then we’re keen to hear from you. 

Howdens is founded on the principle of being Worthwhile for ALL concerned. We’re working hard to ensure we provide an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome. We will do everything we can to support you during your application. If you need us to make any adjustments to our recruitment process, please email recruitmentteam@howdens.com with the job title and location, and we will be happy to help you

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