We are FBC UK, Fox’s Burton’s Companies! ……And we bake the UK’s most incredible biscuits (we might be slightly biased, but we will leave that for you to judge). FBC UK was a match made in heaven, with two of the top UK biscuits manufacturers (Burton’s Biscuits and Fox’s Biscuits) coming together to create one unique, integrated company.
We are home to famous iconic brands, including Maryland, Fox’s, Jammie Dodger & Rocky, to name just a few. We are proud manufacturing partners to some of the biggest UK retailers and household names. We bake our incredible biscuits at eight bakeries across the UK, located at Isle of Arran, Livingston, Blackpool, Llantarnam, Edinburgh, Kirkham, Batley & Dorset and our HQ in St Albans. Together, we employ circa 4,000 amazing colleagues across all our locations.
We are currently the second biscuit manufacturer in the UK market with a strong ambition of becoming UK Market Leader.
Whilst we know that we have delicious products we also know that that the key ingredient to our success is our people, and the passion we have for our brands. You could be the jammy to our dodger, party ring to our Fox’s or the choc-chip to our Maryland?! We knead people with innovative ideas, an entrepreneurial spirit, and the commitment to drive FBC UK to success.
We are committed to building an inclusive workforce that feels empowered to build a fulfilling and successful career. By embracing diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) we create a supportive environment for people to thrive and strive to have more positive impact.
We understand that having formal and on-the-job learning opportunities is key to our colleagues’ professional and personal growth. We are committed to providing an environment where everyone can learn from each other and grow through a variety of learning experiences.
Our colleagues make our business special. With strong community values, we believe FBC UK is a more prosperous and fun place to work when people feel free to be themselves. We believe in the power of being authentic, entrepreneurial and supporting each other whilst meeting our business goals.
About the role
This is a full time, 1 year FTC hybrid role based in our headquarters in St. Albans (min. 2 days per week office). The rotational programme consists of two 6-month rotations across our Marketing and Sales Departments.
As part of the Marketing & Sales Teams, this will be a varied, fast-paced role where you will gain exposure across the functions and get to work on both brands and customers, so you gain broad commercial experience. You’ll be hands-on, supporting the FBC UK Marketing & Sales teams to strengthen their understanding of target consumers and shoppers, developing plans and new products and then gaining exposure of how to develop commercial relationships with UK Retailers to ensure plans are executed brilliantly.
As a graduate at Fox’s Burton’s Company (FBC UK), you’ll gain hands-on experience across various departments, mentorship from industry leaders, and the chance to work on exciting projects within your chosen function. With support and guidance from our Learning Team, Line Managers and working as part of an ambitious graduate cohort, you’ll gain valuable knowledge and skills in a company that has a rich heritage and a passion for crafting some of the UK's most beloved biscuits. If you are passionate about making a difference, eager to learn, and excited to be part of a company that combines tradition with innovation, FBC UK is the perfect place for you to start your professional journey.
Main responsibilities
Marketing
- Support the General Brand Management (performance reporting for the brand and competitors with key insights & actions, budget management, activity / campaign reviews, research exposure & involvement)
- Support on NPD and/or Renovation Projects (Stage & Gate, Development (Product & Packaging), Commercialisation (P&L) and Project Management)
- Support brand team, with sample orders, manage & monitor the Brand A&P inc raising POs
- Manage the internal and external customer sells – preparation and delivery of assets required by brand teams.
- Assist the team in creating presentations and pulling relevant data that will be presented to senior management.
Sales
- Support the development of Customer Plans / JBP (Situational Analysis, Retailer Strategy, Key R&Os, Strategy & Plans)
- Support on Range Reviews (Category Insight, Ranging Recommendations, NPD Sell, Merchandising Commercialisation and Project Management)
- Support on Customer Initiatives (Brief, Partnership, Creative Development in line with Customer Guidelines, Media Options, Make it Happen, Compliance)
- Manage the General Customer (performance reporting with key insights & actions, budget and JBP tracking, activity/campaign reviews, Retailer own brand exposure & Involvement)
Who we are looking for
- Be a recent graduate with a relevant Business Degree, seeking to acquire experience, practice, skills and exposure
- Have an interest in the FMCG sector with a strong desire to learn in a fast-paced commercial environment
- Attention to detail is a must as are strong Excel and PowerPoint skills
- Strong planning and prioritization skills with ability to juggle multiple priorities
- Curious with strong analytical skills and an ability to transform data into insights into actions
- Self-motivated, confident with a can-do attitude
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to build positive relationships and engage with different stakeholders (internally & externally)
Next steps
Upload your up-to-date CV highlighting the skills which make you perfect for this role. Your CV will be reviewed by one of our Talent Acquisition Partners, and the shortlisted candidates will receive a screening call to talk through the role and your experience. The final interview stage will be an assessment centre at our St Alban’s head office on Tuesday 8th of July so please ensure you are available on this date.
Due to the high volume of applications, we may not be able to respond to every applicant individually. If you do not hear from us, please assume that your application has not been successful on this occasion. We truly appreciate your interest in joining FBC UK and encourage you to apply for future opportunities.
Diversity statement
FBC UK is committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture in which all employees feel welcomed and appreciated and have the same opportunities. We believe all of our people are equally talented in their own way. In nurturing the curiosity and natural abilities of our employees, we provide them, generation after generation, the means to succeed personally and professionally, enabling them to craft their journey at FBC UK. The diversity of our talents is what makes our work environment multicultural, innovative and highly rewarding.
