About The Role

Contract: 10 Months Fixed Term Contract initially (Some flexibility maybe required, as this a Maternity Cover Contract)
Full Time: 37.5 hours per week, 9.30am – 6pm with an hour unpaid lunch, Mondays – Fridays
Salary: depending on experience
Start Date: Approx. Early May 2023
Location: Gas Ferry Road Studio, Bristol – hybrid working (a minimum of 3 days in the office)

The Opportunity:
The contract which covers a maternity leave is a great opportunity to come and work at the heart of Aardman’s brand and marketing team, leading strategy and activity around core character IP such as Timmy Time, Very Small Creatures and supporting on Wallace & Gromit and Shaun the Sheep. To see some of our campaigns visit: https://www.aardman.com/film-tv-games/

The Role:
Part of Aardman’s Sales and Marketing division, the Brand Manager is responsible for implementing UK brand strategies for Aardman’s IP, maximising all activity surrounding the character brands. This role works closely with company stakeholders, reporting directly to Senior Brand Manager and working within a brand management team, alongside Studio Publicist, Community Managers, Licensing Managers, Distribution and Acquisitions and Attractions & Live experiences team.

This role will be responsible for the daily management of key Aardman IP as well as longer term planning and strategy to meet brand and business objectives.

About You

Candidates will need experience in planning and implementing marketing and brand plans, ideally with hands on character and/or licensing experience. You will be no stranger to managing various projects at any one time. We’re looking for a creative thinker with a proven experience in managing marketing and promotional campaigns. Applicants will need excellent organisational skills, an experience of tracking budgets but above all a great communicator and team player.

For this maternity cover contract, we’re happy to discuss flexible working patterns, worked Mondays to Fridays and hybrid working with a minimum of 3 days in the Bristol office.

Please find a full role profile attached.

The closing date for applications is: 5pm, Thursday 2nd February 2023

About Us

Aardman is an independent and multi-Academy Award® and BAFTA® award winning studio. It produces feature films, series, advertising, games and interactive entertainment.

Its productions are global in appeal, novel, entertaining, brilliantly characterised and full of charm reflecting the unique talent, energy and personal commitment of the Aardman team. The studio’s work is often imitated, and yet the company continues to lead the field producing a rare brand of visually stunning content for cinema, broadcasters, digital platforms and live experiences around the world.

In November 2018, Aardman became an Employee-Owned organisation, ensuring that the studio remains independent and securing the creative legacy and culture of the company for the future.

Our Diversity & Inclusion Charter is our commitment to building a workforce that is truly reflective of society, underpinned by the belief that a diverse and inclusive workforce is essential in delivering on our mission: to create entertainment for all and to be the most inspirational animation company in the world. We welcome applications from all individuals and are always happy to discuss flexible working needs. Aardman is proud to be both a Disability Confident Employer and a Living Wage Employer.

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