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Join Childbase Partnership and be part of something extraordinary. 

Role: Qualified Nursery Practitioner (Level 2 or above).
Location: Cedar Park Day Nursery | Twyford | RG10 9PP.
Contract: Permanent | 20-40 hours/week | 52 weeks/year.
Working pattern: Varied shifts Monday-Friday between 07:30-18:30 | Full-time or part-time roles available.
Salary: £25,937.60–£2,406.40 per annum (pro-rata) | 2.47–£1 58 per hour. 

We’ve been delivering childcare excellence since 1989. Within our 43-day nurseries, Head Office, and Training Academy, EduBase, our ethos is simple: we all belong, we all matter, and we all contribute. We believe in ‘careers, not jobs’ , supporting one another to grow and succeed. 

Why join us?

• Generous annual leave : 23 days paid leave per annum (pro-rata), rising to 28 days with length of service, plus paid bank holidays. 
• Work-life balance:  Up to a further 20 paid days off each year through our Partnership Reward Days incentive; take your leave or sell the days you accrue, tax-free. 
• Childcare discount : 75% discount (or 40% grandparent discount) on your fees at any Childbase nursery, from day one.
• Exclusive partner benefits : Long-service rewards, qualification bonuses and retail discounts. 
• Wellbeing support: Free meals, mental health and occupational health support, flu jabs, eye care vouchers and a free will-writing service. 
• Career development : Team inset days, access to online training and apprenticeships through our academy. 

About us

• We are employee-owned: Every colleague is a partner with a voice, who helps drive our success; when we do well, we each receive an annual tax-free dividend.
• We are number 1:  Ranked top of the Nursery World league tables for our Ofsted outcomes.
• We are community driven : Supporting causes close to our hearts, we’ve raised more than £3.5 million for arity. 
• We are environmentally responsible : Building a greener tomorrow our nurseries all hold Green Flag awards and are powered by 100% renewable energy. 

About you 

• You are a qualified early years professional : You hold a DfE approved early years qualification at level 2 or above.
• You are skilled in creating opportunities for learning: Your knowledge of the EYFS will enable you to work as a Key Person, planning and implementing high quality, engaging activities that promote learning through play; observing, assessing and recording children’s progress.
• You are an advocate for safeguarding: You will ensure every child feels safe, valued, and happy and their well-being is promoted.
• You are collaborative:   You enjoy working in partnership with children, parents and colleagues, effectively communicating and building strong and positive relationships.

We are an inclusive employer and we welcome applicants of all ages and backgrounds. We’re committed to FREDIE (fairness, respect, equality, diversity, inclusion, and engagement) and will consider any reasonable adjustments required. If you meet the essential criteria for this role, your application will be automatically shortlisted for review by our Recruitment Team who will determine if an interview is the next step.

Applicants must currently reside within a commutable distance of the nursery and hold suitable Right to Work in the UK; VISA sponsorship is not available.  Safer recruitment checks apply, which include an Enhanced DBS check.  If you’re not early years qualified, visit our Careers Page to explore other opportunities. 

Join Childbase Partnership and be part of something extraordinary. 

Role: Qualified Nursery Practitioner (Level 2 or above).
Location: Green Park Day Nursery | Reading | RG2 6UQ.
Contract: Permanent | 20-40 hours/week | 52 weeks/year.
Working pattern: Varied shifts Monday-Friday between 07:30-18:30 | Full-time and part-time hours available.
Salary: £25,937.60-£1,158.40 per annum (pro-rata) | 2.47–£1 98 per hour. 

We’ve been delivering childcare excellence since 1989. Within our 43-day nurseries, Head Office, and Training Academy, EduBase, our ethos is simple: we all belong, we all matter, and we all contribute. We believe in ‘careers, not jobs’ , supporting one another to grow and succeed. 

Why join us?

• Generous annual leave : 23 days paid leave per annum (pro-rata), rising to 28 days with length of service, plus paid bank holidays. 
• Work-life balance:  Up to a further 20 paid days off each year through our Partnership Reward Days incentive; take your leave or sell the days you accrue, tax-free. 
• Childcare discount : 75% discount (or 40% grandparent discount) on your fees at any Childbase nursery, from day one.
• Exclusive partner benefits : Long-service rewards, qualification bonuses and retail discounts. 
• Wellbeing support: Free meals, mental health and occupational health support, flu jabs, eye care vouchers and a free will-writing service. 
• Career development : Team inset days, access to online training and apprenticeships through our academy. 

About us

• We are employee-owned: Every colleague is a partner with a voice, who helps drive our success; when we do well, we each receive an annual tax-free dividend.
• We are number 1:  Ranked top of the Nursery World league tables for our Ofsted outcomes.
• We are community driven : Supporting causes close to our hearts, we’ve raised more than £3.5 million for arity. 
• We are environmentally responsible : Building a greener tomorrow our nurseries all hold Green Flag awards and are powered by 100% renewable energy. 

About you 

• You are a qualified early years professional : You hold a DfE approved early years qualification at level 2 or above.
• You are skilled in creating opportunities for learning: Your knowledge of the EYFS will enable you to work as a Key Person, planning and implementing high quality, engaging activities that promote learning through play; observing, assessing and recording children’s progress.
• You are an advocate for safeguarding: You will ensure every child feels safe, valued, and happy and their well-being is promoted.
• You are collaborative:   You enjoy working in partnership with children, parents and colleagues, effectively communicating and building strong and positive relationships.

We are an inclusive employer and we welcome applicants of all ages and backgrounds. We’re committed to FREDIE (fairness, respect, equality, diversity, inclusion, and engagement) and will consider any reasonable adjustments required. If you meet the essential criteria for this role, your application will be automatically shortlisted for review by our Recruitment Team who will determine if an interview is the next step.

Applicants must currently reside within a commutable distance of the nursery and hold suitable Right to Work in the UK; VISA sponsorship is not available.  Safer recruitment checks apply, which include an Enhanced DBS check.  If you’re not early years qualified, visit our Careers Page to explore other opportunities. 

Join Childbase Partnership and be part of something extraordinary. 

Role: Team Leader (room-based) | 0-5 year olds.
Location:  Green Park Day Nursery | Reading | RG2 6UQ.
Contract: Permanent | 37.5-40 hours/week | 52 weeks/year.
Working pattern: Varied shifts Monday-Friday between 07:30-18:30.
Salary: £31,844.80-£5,380.80 per annum (pro-rata) | 5.31- 7.01 per hour.

We’ve been delivering childcare excellence since 1989.  Within our 43-day nurseries, Head Office, and Training Academy, EduBase, our ethos is simple: we all belong, we all matter, and we all contribute. We believe in ‘careers, not jobs’, supporting one another to grow and succeed. 

Why join us?

• Generous annual leave: 23 days paid leave per annum (pro-rata), rising to 28 days with length of service, plus paid bank holidays. 
• Work-life balance: Up to a further 20 paid days off each year through our Partnership Reward Days incentive; take your leave or sell the days you accrue, tax-free. 
• Childcare discount:  75% discount (or 40% grandparent discount) on your fees at any Childbase nursery, from day one.
• Exclusive partner benefits: Long-service rewards, qualification bonuses and retail discounts. 
• Wellbeing support: Free meals, mental health and occupational health support, flu jabs, eye care vouchers and a free will-writing service. 
• Career development: Team inset days, access to online training and apprenticeships through our academy. 

About us

• We are employee-owned: Every colleague is a partner with a voice, who helps drive our success; when we do well, we each receive an annual tax-free dividend.
• We are number 1:  Ranked top of the Nursery World league tables for our Ofsted outcomes.
• We are community driven: Supporting causes close to our hearts, we’ve raised more than £3.5 million for arity. 
• We are environmentally responsible:  Building a greener tomorrow our nurseries all hold Green Flag awards and are powered by 100% renewable energy. 

About you 

• You are a qualified early years professional:  You hold a DfE approved early years qualification at level 3 or above and have been working in an early years environment for the last couple of years or more.
• You are skilled in creating opportunities for learning: Your knowledge of the EYFS will enable you to work as a Key Person, planning and implementing high quality, engaging activities that promote learning through play; observing, assessing and recording children’s progress.
• You are an advocate for safeguarding: You always ensure every child feels safe, valued, and happy and their well-being is promoted.
• You are a collaborative leader:  You enjoy working in partnership with others, effectively communicating and building strong and positive relationships, and can empower your team to deliver outstanding care and to achieve their full potential.

We are an inclusive employer and we welcome applicants of all ages and backgrounds. We’re committed to FREDIE (fairness, respect, equality, diversity, inclusion, and engagement) and will consider any reasonable adjustments required. If you meet the essential criteria for this role, your application will be automatically shortlisted for review by our Recruitment Team who will determine if an interview is the next step.

Applicants must currently reside within a commutable distance of the nursery and hold suitable Right to Work in the UK; VISA sponsorship is not available.  Safer recruitment checks apply, which include an Enhanced DBS check.  If you’re not early years qualified, visit our Careers Page to explore other opportunities.

Join Childbase Partnership and be part of something extraordinary. 

Role: Relief Nursery Practitioner.
Location: Greengables Day Nursery | Sandhurst | GU47 0TE.
Contract: Permanent | 0 hours/week | 52 weeks/year.
Working pattern: Varied, ad-hoc shifts between 07:30-18:30, Monday-Friday.
Salary: £12.36-£3.77 per hour.

We’ve been delivering childcare excellence since 1989.  Within our 43-day nurseries, Head Office, and Training Academy, EduBase, our ethos is simple: we all belong, we all matter, and we all contribute. We believe in ‘careers, not jobs’ ,  supporting  one another to grow and succeed. 

Why join us?

• Flexible work option:  Work varied relief shifts on a week-to-week basis according to the nursery’s cover requirements, at just this nursery or across as many of our other nurseries as you would like to.
• Exclusive partner benefits : Long-service rewards, qualification bonuses and retail discounts. 
• Wellbeing support : Free meals, mental health and occupational health support, flu jabs, eye care vouchers and a free will-writing service. 
• Career development : Team inset days, access to online training and apprenticeships through our academy. 

About us

• We are employee-owned: Every colleague is a partner with a voice, who helps drive our success; when we do well, we each receive an annual tax-free dividend.
• We are number 1:  Ranked top of the Nursery World league tables for our Ofsted outcomes.
• We are community driven : Supporting causes close to our hearts, we’ve raised more than £3.5 million for ch ity. 
• We are environmentally responsible : Building a greener tomorrow our nurseries all hold Green Flag awards and are powered by 100% renewable energy. 

About you 

• You are a naturally nurturing person : You have some experience of caring for babies and children aged five and under, ideally in an early years environment; holding a DfE approved early years qualification at level 2 or above is advantageous though not essential.
• You are passionate about inspiring children: Your knowledge of child development, and ideally your EYFS knowledge, will enable you to implement engaging activities that have been planned by the Key Person to empower children to learn through play and exploration; you will contribute to observations for the children’s learning journeys.
• You are an advocate for safeguarding: You will ensure every child feels safe, valued, and happy and their well-being is promoted.
• You are collaborative:   You enjoy working in partnership with others, and can effectively communicate and build strong and positive relationships with children, parents and colleagues.

We are an  inclusive  employer and we welcome applicants of all ages (17+ due to Ofsted rules) and backgrounds.  We’re committed to FREDIE (fairness, respect, equality, diversity, inclusion, and engagement) and will consider any reasonable adjustments required . If you meet the essential criteria for this role, your application will be automatically shortlisted for review by our Recruitment Team who will determine if an interview is the next step .

Applicants must currently reside within a commutable distance of the nursery and hold suitable Right to Work in the UK; VISA sponsorship is not available.  Safer recruitment checks apply, which include an Enhanced DBS check.  

Join Childbase Partnership and be part of something extraordinary. 

Role: Nursery Assistant/Unqualified Nursery Practitioner.
Location: Greengables Day Nursery | Sandhurst | GU47 0TE.
Contract: Permanent | 37.5-40 hours/week | 52 weeks/year.
Working pattern: Varied shifts Monday-Friday between 07:30-18:30.
Salary: £25,708.80 per annum (pro-rata) | £2.36 per hour. 

We’ve been delivering childcare excellence since 1989. Within our 43-day nurseries, Head Office, and Training Academy, EduBase, our ethos is simple: we all belong, we all matter, and we all contribute. We believe in ‘careers, not jobs’ , supporting one another to grow and succeed. 

Why join us?

• Generous annual leave : 23 days paid leave per annum (pro-rata), rising to 28 days with length of service, plus paid bank holidays. 
• Work-life balance:  Up to a further 20 paid days off each year through our Partnership Reward Days incentive; take your leave or sell the days you accrue, tax-free. 
• Childcare discount : 75% discount (or 40% grandparent discount) on your fees at any Childbase nursery, from day one.
• Exclusive partner benefits : Long-service rewards, qualification bonuses and retail discounts. 
• Wellbeing support: Free meals, mental health and occupational health support, flu jabs, eye care vouchers and a free will-writing service. 
• Career development : Team inset days, access to online training and apprenticeships through our academy. 

About us

• We are employee-owned: Every colleague is a partner with a voice, who helps drive our success; when we do well, we each receive an annual tax-free dividend.
• We are number 1:  Ranked top of the Nursery World league tables for our Ofsted outcomes.
• We are community driven : Supporting causes close to our hearts, we’ve raised more than £3.5 million for c rity. 
• We are environmentally responsible : Building a greener tomorrow our nurseries all hold Green Flag awards and are powered by 100% renewable energy. 

About you 

• You are passionate about inspiring children : You have some experience of caring for babies and children aged five and under, ideally in an early years environment.
• You are skilled in creating opportunities for learning: Your knowledge of child development, and ideally your EYFS knowledge, will enable you to work as a Key Person, planning and implementing high quality, engaging activities that promote learning through play; observing, assessing and recording children’s progress.
• You are an advocate for safeguarding: You will ensure every child feels safe, valued, and happy and their well-being is promoted.
• You are collaborative:   You enjoy working in partnership with others, and will effectively communicate with children, parents and colleagues, building strong and positive relationships.

 We are an inclusive employer and we welcome applicants of all ages and backgrounds. We’re committed to FREDIE (fairness, respect, equality, diversity, inclusion, and engagement) and will consider any reasonable adjustments required. If you meet the essential criteria for this role, your application will be automatically shortlisted for review by our Recruitment Team who will determine if an interview is the next step.

Applicants must currently reside within a commutable distance of the nursery and hold suitable Right to Work in the UK; VISA sponsorship is not available.  Safer recruitment checks apply, which include an Enhanced DBS check.  

Join Childbase Partnership and be part of something extraordinary. 

Role: Team Leader (room-based) | 0-5 year olds.
Location: Greengables Day Nursery | Sandhurst | GU47 0TE.
Contract: Permanent | 37.5-40 hours/week | 52 weeks/year.
Working pattern: Varied shifts Monday-Friday between 07:30-18:30.
Salary: £31,844.80-£5,380.80 per annum (pro-rata) | 5.31- 7.01 per hour.

We’ve been delivering childcare excellence since 1989.  Within our 43-day nurseries, Head Office, and Training Academy, EduBase, our ethos is simple: we all belong, we all matter, and we all contribute. We believe in ‘careers, not jobs’, supporting one another to grow and succeed. 

Why join us?

• Generous annual leave: 23 days paid leave per annum (pro-rata), rising to 28 days with length of service, plus paid bank holidays. 
• Work-life balance: Up to a further 20 paid days off each year through our Partnership Reward Days incentive; take your leave or sell the days you accrue, tax-free. 
• Childcare discount:  75% discount (or 40% grandparent discount) on your fees at any Childbase nursery, from day one.
• Exclusive partner benefits: Long-service rewards, qualification bonuses and retail discounts. 
• Wellbeing support: Free meals, mental health and occupational health support, flu jabs, eye care vouchers and a free will-writing service. 
• Career development: Team inset days, access to online training and apprenticeships through our academy. 

About us

• We are employee-owned: Every colleague is a partner with a voice, who helps drive our success; when we do well, we each receive an annual tax-free dividend.
• We are number 1:  Ranked top of the Nursery World league tables for our Ofsted outcomes.
• We are community driven: Supporting causes close to our hearts, we’ve raised more than £3.5 million for arity. 
• We are environmentally responsible:  Building a greener tomorrow our nurseries all hold Green Flag awards and are powered by 100% renewable energy. 

About you 

• You are a qualified early years professional:  You hold a DfE approved early years qualification at level 3 or above and have been working in an early years environment for the last couple of years or more.
• You are skilled in creating opportunities for learning: Your knowledge of the EYFS will enable you to work as a Key Person, planning and implementing high quality, engaging activities that promote learning through play; observing, assessing and recording children’s progress.
• You are an advocate for safeguarding: You always ensure every child feels safe, valued, and happy and their well-being is promoted.
• You are a collaborative leader:  You enjoy working in partnership with others, effectively communicating and building strong and positive relationships, and can empower your team to deliver outstanding care and to achieve their full potential.

We are an inclusive employer and we welcome applicants of all ages and backgrounds. We’re committed to FREDIE (fairness, respect, equality, diversity, inclusion, and engagement) and will consider any reasonable adjustments required. If you meet the essential criteria for this role, your application will be automatically shortlisted for review by our Recruitment Team who will determine if an interview is the next step.

Applicants must currently reside within a commutable distance of the nursery and hold suitable Right to Work in the UK; VISA sponsorship is not available.  Safer recruitment checks apply, which include an Enhanced DBS check.  If you’re not early years qualified, visit our Careers Page to explore other opportunities.

We are Reckitt

Home to the world's best loved and trusted hygiene, health, and nutrition brands. Our purpose defines why we exist: to protect, heal and nurture in the relentless pursuit of a cleaner, healthier world. We are a global team united by this purpose.Join us in our fight to make access to the highest quality hygiene, wellness, and nourishment a right and not a privilege.

Supply

Our supply chain is the backbone of our business. It's how we get our trusted products to people all over the world, safely and efficiently. And it's our talented and passionate teams that make this happen.If you're looking for a career in supply chain, there's no better place to be than Reckitt. We offer a variety of exciting opportunities in all areas of the supply chain, from planning and procurement to manufacturing and logistics. You could join our Global Supply Planning team to develop and implement our global supply strategy, or work with our Procurement Centre of Excellence team to negotiate and manage our supplier relationships.Our Manufacturing Excellence team help us improve the efficiency, quality and safety of our manufacturing operations, and our Logistics Excellence team develop new and innovative ways to distribute our products to customers.

About the role

Reckitt is on the lookout for an experienced Buyer who will take charge of our factory procurement with precision and passion. In this strategic role, you'll be the cornerstone of shaping cost-effective sourcing strategies and nurturing supplier relationships that are as robust as our products. Are you ready to flex your negotiation muscles and secure deals that propel us forward? If you're eager to make a substantial impact in a fast-paced environment, we want to hear from you!

Your responsibilities

Consolidate the spend and manage the spend category holistically, each with a vision and a playbook to co-author with the business partners. 

Work closely with business partners and Procurement leadership in understanding needs, objectives and priorities to optimise total cost, NWC, quality and service. 

Use standard category management tools to organise and structure knowledge, develop objectives and measure against agreed KPIs.  

Design and iImplement sourcing strategies for identified sub-sections of the Category in order to achieve optimal supply base that will generate competitive advantage.  

Identifying, selecting and developing suppliers, negotiating and contracting. Makes sure that the Reckitt business is fully leveraged with its Global scope. 

Report in a timely manner on activities within the subsection of the Category and escalate to the right forum to gain support.  

Identify risks and opportunities involved in each sourcing process. Drive the organisation to mitigate identified risks using state of the art techniques. Push the organisation to move towards opportunities adopting creative solutions. 

Identify, gain support for, and drive quality and service improvement strategies. . 

Support in the Preparation of assumptions to support business budgeting, where applicable. Support in the over-delivery against those assumptions.  

Follow marketing trends and innovation space and scout for insights. 

Build and maintain a strong relationship with suppliers in scope. Motivate suppliers to treat company as a preferred customer.  

Build appropriate templates and utilise various metrics to provide better insight into the subsection of the category. Leverage appropriate external sources to strengthen the viewpoint and problem solve situations. 

Embed DEI and sustainability goals into the roadmap for the category sub-section.

The experience we're looking for

Delivery of sustainable results in a rapidly changing category, implement spend discipline and bring savings to the bottom line 

Proper usage of global leverage and sourcing, maximising global results while keeping a good balance and distribution of results among the Areas/regions/local markets 

Rapid and substantial digital transformation of marketing solutions 

Management of 3 Business Units individual needs whilst striving to deliver global solutions. 

Balancing a heavy workload with multiple priorities 

Qualifications and Professional Experience 

Minimum bachelor’s degree in a related field such as marketing, finance, business or procurement / supply chain management 

Minimum 2 years' work experience   

Proven experience in working in a fast moving and result driven environment which demands to work under pressure 

Experience with leading cross-functional, sourcing projects 

Experience in negotiation techniques with good interpersonal and relationship building skills 

Strong ability to understand, analyse and present data to support a proposed recommendation is essential to this role 

High degree of fluency in English is required for negotiation and internal communications 

Communicates in a very clear and structured way verbally and in writing 

Experienced with balancing long term relationships with shorter term initiatives 

The skills for success

Supply Chain Management, Relationship Management, Business Accumen, Productivity management, Improve business processes, Distribution Logistics, Logistics Management, Management Third-party Logistics Providers, Supply Chain Planning, Vendor Negotiation, Contract Negotiation, Supply Management, Procurement, Category Management Expertise.

What we offer

With inclusion at the heart of everything we do, working alongside our four global Employee Resource Groups, we support our people at every step of their career journey, helping them to succeed in their own individual way.We invest in the wellbeing of our people through parental benefits, an Employee Assistance Program to promote mental health, and life insurance for all employees globally. We have a range of other benefits in line with the local market. Through our global share plans we offer the opportunity to save and share in Reckitt's potential future successes. For eligible roles, we also offer short-term incentives to recognise, appreciate and reward your work for delivering outstanding results. You will be rewarded in line with Reckitt's pay for performance philosophy.

Equality

We recognise that in real life, great people don't always 'tick all the boxes'. That's why we hire for potential as well as experience. Even if you don't meet every point on the job description, if this role and our company feels like a good fit for you, we still want to hear from you.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, disability or medical condition; colour, ethnicity, race, citizenship, and national origin; religion, faith; pregnancy, family status and caring responsibilities; sexual orientation; sex, gender identity, gender expression, and transgender identity; protected veteran status; size or any other basis protected by appropriate law.

Essential Home

With a trusted portfolio of world-class Air Care, Surface, Laundry and Pest Control products, the Essential Home team’s purpose is to Make a House Your Home. Fuelling this newly formed business and leadership team is a diverse and inclusive culture for all. Together, we’re shaping a team with a founder mentality: that listens and learns, and that is entrepreneurial, agile, and action oriented. 

With high-quality brands such as Air Wick, Cillit Bang, Calgon and Mortein, now is an exciting time to join a dynamic company full of purpose, pace and energy, that will create a truly unique learning and career opportunity for all.

Marketing

Marketing is central to Essential Home’s mission to build trusted hygiene and home care brands that improve everyday life. As an independent company, we’re driven by purpose-led growth—creating impactful, relevant communications that deliver both business results and societal value.

Our global teams shape brand strategy and innovation, while local teams activate with agility and precision. With strong digital and media capabilities, and a culture of continuous learning, Essential Home offers marketers the opportunity to lead, grow, and make a real difference.

About the role

As a Marketing Executive on the Air Wick brand, you’ll play a key role in supporting the development and execution of brand plans that drive growth, innovation, and consumer engagement.

You’ll work closely with cross-functional teams to bring campaigns to life and ensure flawless execution across channels.

Your responsibilities

• Support the delivery of brand marketing plans and innovation launches
• Coordinate campaign execution across digital, in-store, and media channels
• Monitor brand performance and competitor activity, providing actionable insights
• Manage day-to-day relationships with agencies and internal stakeholders
• Assist in budget tracking, reporting, and administrative tasks
• Champion the Air Wick brand voice and purpose across all touchpointsand interpret data to unveil insights that will inform strategic business decisions.
  
  

The experience we're looking for

• Experience in marketing/brand management within FMCG or a similar consumer-focused sector
• Strong organisational and project management skills
• Passion for sustainability, innovation, and consumer behaviour
• Collaborative, proactive, and eager to learn
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, agile environment

The skills for success

Consumer Insights, Analytical skills, Presentation skills, Drive Innovation, Product sustainability, Creativity, Marketing optimization, Commercial accumen, Collaboration.

What we offer

With inclusion at the heart of everything we do, working alongside our four global Employee Resource Groups, we support our people at every step of their career journey, helping them to succeed in their own individual way. We invest in the wellbeing of our people through parental benefits, an Employee Assistance Program to promote mental health, and life insurance for all employees globally. We have a range of other benefits in line with the local market. Through our global share plans we offer the opportunity to save and share in Reckitt's potential future successes. For eligible roles, we also offer short-term incentives to recognise, appreciate and reward your work for delivering outstanding results. You will be rewarded in line with Reckitt's pay for performance philosophy.

Equality

We recognise that in real life, great people don't always 'tick all the boxes'. That's why we hire for potential as well as experience. Even if you don't meet every point on the job description, if this role and our company feels like a good fit for you, we still want to hear from you. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, disability or medical condition; colour, ethnicity, race, citizenship, and national origin; religion, faith; pregnancy, family status and caring responsibilities; sexual orientation; sex, gender identity, gender expression, and transgender identity; protected veteran status; size or any other basis protected by appropriate law.

We are Reckitt

Home to the world's best loved and trusted hygiene, health, and nutrition brands. Our purpose defines why we exist: to protect, heal and nurture in the relentless pursuit of a cleaner, healthier world. We are a global team united by this purpose.Join us in our fight to make access to the highest quality hygiene, wellness, and nourishment a right and not a privilege.

Marketing Excellence

Marketing is at the heart of Reckitt. We pride ourselves on our unique way of driving growth for some of the world's most loved and trusted health, hygiene and nutrition brands.Our purpose and fight are what motivates us to design and deliver distinctive communications throughout our consumer funnel, so that we deliver category growth as well as a positive impact on society.With extensive media and digital teams embedded throughout the organisation, we measure both our business and our societal impact. Our global teams lead on our overarching brand strategy, brand guardianship and innovation pipeline in close partnership with R&D. Leaving our local marketing teams to deliver on our regional goals in partnership with our Sales teams.With the scale of our 2500 marketing community - alongside our leading-edge Marketing Academy - your opportunities to grow and upskill will be extensive.

About the role

The Senior Design Excellence Manager is responsible for balancing hands-on creative and direction with project management and administrative oversight, ensuring the seamless execution of category design projects. This role acts as the link between strategic design direction and execution, working closely with designers to deliver high-quality creative solutions while managing timelines, budgets, and processes.  

The Senior Design Excellence Manager ensures design execution aligns with brand governance and innovation strategies, handling less strategic, tactical projects and collaborating cross-functionally to drive executional excellence.  

Your responsibilities

1. Design Execution & Creative Direction 

Lead the hands-on creation and direction of design projects within the category, ensuring brand consistency and executional excellence. 

Work closely with internal designers and external agencies to develop best-in-class packaging, digital, and brand experience design. 

Provide creative leadership, mentoring, and feedback to designers, ensuring design intent is upheld. 

Partner with cross-functional teams to ensure consumer insights and category strategies are reflected in design outputs. 

Support material, packaging, and sustainability innovation, ensuring projects align with Reckitt’s ESG commitments. 

2. Project Management & Operational Excellence 

Own the day-to-day management of category design projects, ensuring smooth delivery across multiple workstreams. 

Oversee project timelines, workflows, and resource planning, ensuring efficient execution and on-time delivery. 

Work closely with the Head of Design Excellence Operations to ensure processes, tools, and technology enable design efficiency. 

Manage budgets for tactical design projects, ensuring cost-effective solutions without compromising creative quality. 

Act as the primary contact for briefing and managing external agencies, ensuring projects remain aligned with Reckitt’s brand and category vision. 

3. Brand Governance & Collaboration 

Ensure all design work adheres to category-wide brand principles, visual identity systems, and activation guardrails. 

Work with the Head of Design Excellence – Category to ensure foundational brand work is implemented consistently across multiple channels and touchpoints. 

Partner with Marketing, R&D, and Commercial teams to align design execution with category strategies. 

Maintain design documentation, guidelines, and assets to ensure seamless collaboration across internal teams. 

4. People Leadership & Development 

Foster a culture of creative excellence. 

Lead internal design critiques and creative reviews, ensuring high standards across all category projects. 

Support talent development by identifying skill gaps and recommending training or upskilling opportunities. 

Drive knowledge sharing across teams, contributing to a strong, collaborative design community. 

The experience we're looking for

Experience & Qualifications 

Experience in brand experience design, packaging design, or creative project management within a large corporate setting or leading design agency. 

Proven track record in design execution and project management, ensuring seamless delivery of multiple concurrent projects. 

Strong understanding of brand governance, design systems, and activation across digital and physical touchpoints. 

Experience in providing creative direction, and managing external agency relationships. 

Knowledge of design workflows, budget management, and process optimisation. 

Skills  

Creative Leadership: Strong ability to guide designers while maintaining high creative standards. 

Project & Workflow Management: Ability to balance multiple projects, timelines, and budgets efficiently. 

Brand Stewardship: Ensures category-wide brand frameworks are upheld in execution. 

Cross-Functional Collaboration: Works closely with Marketing, R&D, and Operations to bring designs to market. 

Problem-Solving & Agility: Thrives in a fast-paced environment, adjusting to shifting priorities. 

Mindset & Leadership Approach 

Detail-Oriented & Execution-Driven: Passion for delivering high-quality design work while managing complexity. 

Practical & Hands-On: Comfortable engaging in both creative direction and project management. 

Consumer-Focused & Business-Savvy: Understands how design impacts the overall category and business goals. 

Team-Oriented & Collaborative: Thrives in a highly connected team environment, supporting both strategy and execution. 

The skills for success

Brand Strategy, Presentation skills, Drive Innovation, Storytelling, New Product Development, Creativity, Digital Marketing, Commercial accumen, Collaboration, FMCG/Consumer Health Experience, Brand Management, Category Strategy.

What we offer

With inclusion at the heart of everything we do, working alongside our four global Employee Resource Groups, we support our people at every step of their career journey, helping them to succeed in their own individual way.We invest in the wellbeing of our people through parental benefits, an Employee Assistance Program to promote mental health, and life insurance for all employees globally. We have a range of other benefits in line with the local market. Through our global share plans we offer the opportunity to save and share in Reckitt's potential future successes. For eligible roles, we also offer short-term incentives to recognise, appreciate and reward your work for delivering outstanding results. You will be rewarded in line with Reckitt's pay for performance philosophy.

Equality

We recognise that in real life, great people don't always 'tick all the boxes'. That's why we hire for potential as well as experience. Even if you don't meet every point on the job description, if this role and our company feels like a good fit for you, we still want to hear from you.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, disability or medical condition; colour, ethnicity, race, citizenship, and national origin; religion, faith; pregnancy, family status and caring responsibilities; sexual orientation; sex, gender identity, gender expression, and transgender identity; protected veteran status; size or any other basis protected by appropriate law.