The remit will be responsible for own-brand development, innovation, product packaging (and related CSR). There is a ‘current incumbent’, albeit at a slightly different job-level and we are advised that we must be discreet in the Retail & FMCG sectors, but only needing a NDA-process with those in the immediate industry.

The role is responsible for creative direction & product design. There is a £300k budget towards agencies & artwork design and the appointee will be responsible for a team of c.10 that comprises creative designers, NPD and packaging. It is not expected that a candidate will have packaging experience, as this is not common in the external marketplace.

To summarise, the key selling points will be the opportunity to join a leading-edge business (on a global-level) with aspirations to have 50% own-brand sales – and one which already has very credible brands as well as providing the opportunity to create entirely new brands.