**Meaningful Work From Day One** The Head of Insights is a key member of the marketing leadership team as well as a strategic thought-partner for the business. The role reports to the Marketing Director with responsibility for deep market and consumer/shopper understanding that is relevant for the overall business understanding, aligned to Brown-Forman’s overall strategic objectives and provides the foundation for effective decision making. The position leads, inspires and empowers a team of 2 Consumer Insight professionals and partners with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders to influence brand and portfolio strategy, as well as spurring innovative thinking to accelerate business growth for the future. Success for this position is dependent on deep-rooted curiosity, a strong drive to deliver results, excellence in communication and influencing skills and bold, enterprise-wide thinking. A strong understanding of marketing theory and practice that is up to date with the latest advances in behavioural science, data science and marketing science is required. During the FTC, the Head of Insights will take the lead on two critical projects; the development of a long-term market strategy and the embedding of a global segmentation study. **This is an 11 month fixed term contract.** **What You Will Do in This Role** **Value Creation** + Consumer insights & analytics: Leads the identification of critical knowledge gaps relative to consumers, shoppers and the marketplace, and champions the development of solutions to address them. Answers business and brand related research and insight queries by using data from multiple sources of information. Generates actionable insights about the brands, consumers, shoppers & market trends to assist in the development of brand and portfolio strategy . Partners with the Marketing teams in the annual strategic brand planning process by helping on situation analysis based upon holistic market, consumer & shopper as well as channel understanding. Partners with the Head of Commercial Strategy to join the dots between consumer, shopper and trade insights. + Market research & trends: Oversees analyses of market trends using continuous data (Nielsen/CGA, IWSR, GfK, brand tracker, social listening, Kantar tools etc.) as well as ad-hoc research projects needed to address key business priorities or knowledge gaps. Ensures best use of resources and highest efficiency through planning, consistent use of briefing templates and strong agency management. Manage key stakeholders throughout the process and ensure that key observations and actionable recommendations are shared with the appropriate internal audience.Interrogation of macro market and consumer trends keeping the UK business informed about relevant changes in a proactive and timely manner **Drive for Results** + Problem solving & prioritisation: Consults widely across the business to understand how and where the team can make the biggest business impact. Proactively drives the insight agenda by identifying the big questions that need to be answered in order to unlock growth. + Market and brand reporting: Oversees the provision of reporting in a timely manner through regular concise updates on key developments of the market, category and our brands. Proactively collaborates with key stakeholders to align on KPI measures, enabling the team to deliver monthly updates on pre-defined KPIs to help steer business. **Lead & Inspire** + Active member of the Marketing Leadership team: Helps to shape the direction and growth of the departments, talent and culture. + Provide strong leadership: Shares direction, identifies growth and development opportunities to direct reports. + Lead a diverse and inclusive culture: Ensures different perspectives are encouraged and individuals feel connected and valued. + Team development: In collaboration with the HR department, identify the team’s capability gaps and address them through appropriate learning and development programs. Support team development by providing opportunities and coaching to the team with on-going appreciative & constructive feedback. **What You Bring to the Table** + Experience with market research/category management in consumer goods + Experience with marketing mix modelling + Track record of building premium brands & categories + Excellent quantitative research skills and understanding of / exposure to qualitative research including consumer segmentation + Team leadership + Great analytical skills, commercially savvy and solution focused to solving problems + Excellent presentation skills and translating information in a clear, concise and visually appealing way + Self-starter with proven ability to identify issues and projects, plan and prioritise with demonstrated ability to organise and manage multiple projects to completion by specific deadlines **Who We Are** We believe great people build great brands. And we know there is Nothing Better in the Market than a career at Brown-Forman. Being a part of Brown-Forman means you will grow both personally and professionally. You will have the opportunity to solve problems, seize opportunities, and generate bold ideas. You will belong to a place where teamwork matters and where you are encouraged to bring your best self to work. **What We Offer** Total Rewards at Brown-Forman is designed to engage our people to ensure sustainable and profitable growth for generations to come. As a premium spirits company, we offer equitable pay structures for individual and company performance alongside a premium employee experience. We offer a range of premium benefits that reflect our company values and meet the needs of our diverse workforce. **\#LI #jackdaniels** Brown-Forman Corporation is committed to equality of opportunity in all aspects of employment. It is the policy of Brown-Forman Corporation to provide full and equal employment opportunities to all employees and potential employees without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, veteran status, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability or any other legally protected status. Business Area: Europe, Africa, APAC Division Function: Marketing City: London State: Country: GBR Req ID: JR-00009069