Brand Manager, Children’s Group

Bonnier Books UK

MarketingFull Time£40k - £45k
Location
London, UK (Hybrid)
Posted
July 9, 2026
Expires
July 31, 2026

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Job Description

Role overview

We have an exciting opportunity for a brand manager within the brand and licensing strand across Bonnier Books UK Children’s Group. This role will work across the Bonnier and Igloo businesses with licenses such as Disney and Ultimate Football Heroes.

This is an opportunity for someone with brand management or marketing experience to work collaboratively with publishing, sales, product development, design, and external partners to coordinate market-leading brand campaigns.

Logistics

  • Reporting to: Managing Director, Children’s Group
  • Location: 5th Floor, HYLO, 105 Bunhill Row, London, EC1Y 8LZ
  • Working pattern: Hybrid - minimum of two days per week in the office; up to three days per week working from home
  • Department: Children’s Group
  • Imprint: Across Studio, Dino and Autumn Licensing

Responsibilities

  • Pivotal point of contact between a complex matrix of internal and external stakeholders, ensuring smooth running within the brand team and collaboration with licensors, authors, and other partners.
  • Creation of B2B material for key brand moments such as showcases.
  • Working with partners on insight projects and metadata guidelines to drive sales.
  • Manage year-round publishing schedule and creative campaigns alongside publishing, marketing, and publicity colleagues.

Qualifications

and Experience

  • Experience in brand management or marketing is essential.
  • Commercial publishing background preferred.
  • Experience and confidence to work effectively across internal and external stakeholders, balancing a range of priorities and objectives.
  • Experience working with licenses, including an understanding of brand guidelines, approval processes, and timelines.

Compensation and Benefits

  • Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 per annum, depending on experience
  • Private health insurance
  • Holiday purchase scheme
  • Contributory pension scheme
  • 28 days holiday plus bank holidays
  • Lively social committee hosting regular events
  • Group Life cover - including 24-hour GP service
  • Company-funded gym membership for all trade staff
  • Comprehensive staff training and mentorship programmes
  • Flexible working and flexible hours from day one of employment
  • Additional holiday allowance accrued for long service – and a full bonus week of holiday to celebrate your 10th year at BBUK
  • Enhanced family leave - with equal six months’ paid leave for all new parents
  • Employee assistance programme available to all employees and their families
  • Dedicated volunteering hours each year to support charities promoting literacy and reading for pleasure
  • Cycle to work scheme with bike storage and changing facilities on-site at our London HQ
  • Wellbeing programme and daily benefits such as fresh fruit and porridge in the office

Application Information

  • Please apply via our website.