Head of Packaging in City of London

Job description

Head of Packaging

Hybrid – 2-3 days Central London

Up to £110k plus package

Our client:

• Our client is a dynamic and growth-focused food company, recognised as a top supplier of leading brands and private-label products in the UK
• With a strong reputation for category-leading innovation across their brands and committed to delivering exceptional private-label products
• This is an organisation that thrives on energy and pace, with ambitious growth plans driven by a strong commitment to delivering outstanding category leadership

The Role – Head of Packaging

• Lead the future of packaging in FMCG.
• As Head of Packaging, you’ll set strategy, inspire a specialist team, and deliver innovation across sustainability, design, and industrialisation.
• Partnering with retailers and suppliers, this high-impact role offers visibility, influence, and the chance to shape packaging that drives performance, value, and environmental progress.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and deliver the packaging strategy, driving innovation, sustainability, and competitive advantage.
• Manage, develop, and inspire a high-performing packaging team across multiple functions.
• Partner with stakeholders, suppliers, and retailers to deliver packaging solutions that meet commercial, technical, and sustainability goals.
• Oversee packaging development projects from concept to launch, ensuring cost efficiency, compliance, and best practice.

Ideal Candidate:

• Proven senior leadership experience in FMCG packaging, driving strategy and delivery.
• Strong track record of leading and inspiring high-performing packaging teams.
• Deep technical knowledge of packaging materials, machinery, and design software (AutoCAD/SolidWorks).
• Experience delivering innovative, commercially viable and sustainable packaging solutions.
• Skilled in managing complex, cross-functional projects from concept to execution.
• Strong understanding of UK retailer packaging requirements and market trends.
• Passionate about sustainability, continuous improvement, and embedding best practice across packaging development.

Summary:

• A high-profile leadership role in a fast-growing FMCG business.
• Up to £110K base salary, performance-based bonus (25% bonus); £9k car allowance and benefits package
• A dynamic, collaborative, and results-driven company culture.
• Opportunity to drive real impact and shape the future in a high-growth, category-leading environment.
• Hybrid working with flexibility; expectations 2-3 days in a central London office.

If you’re ready to take the next step in your career and drive the future of category insights, we want to hear from you! Apply now and take the next step in your career quoting reference 14/17477/7 . Confidentiality assured.

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

City of London

Type of Contract

Casual / Part Time Jobs

Published at

10-09-2025

Profession type

Retail

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English