The Growth Foundation

About the Company

Not all growth is good. The wrong kind is exhausting and unfocused. Whether the challenge is accelerating growth, expanding into new markets, or identifying untapped potential, The Growth Foundation is the leading consumer retail growth specialist. We exist to help businesses navigate the complexities of scaling consumer brands in an unpredictable landscape.

Founded in 2021 by Richard Chapple and Sarah Jasper-Baker—who played key roles in scaling some of the UK’s most successful eCommerce brands, including Play.com, Gymshark, and The Hut Group—our consultancy now comprises over 25 industry-leading experts across brand and marketing, operations, and people.

At The Growth Foundation we partner with fast-growing scale-ups, consumer brands, and established multinationals to help them avoid pitfalls and seize opportunities by providing invaluable strategic guidance and hands-on tactical support. We work with our partners to ensure growth is manageable, sustainable, profitable, and enjoyable—the right way to grow.

https://www.thegrowth.foundation/

Listed Jobs

Company Name

The Growth Foundation

Job Title

Head of Brand Marketing

Job Description

Job title: Head of Brand Marketing Role Summary: Lead and scale a premium men’s personal care brand’s marketing engine, driving brand strategy, creative execution, and global market expansion across retail and D2C channels. Expectations: • Deliver measurable brand growth and international launch success • Balance long‑term brand building with short‑term sales targets • Foster a high‑performance marketing culture with both agency and internal teams • Maintain cultural relevance and authenticity in all content and partnerships Key Responsibilities: - Define and evolve brand positioning, tone of voice, and creative direction for premiumization and global markets - Oversee a content factory, ensuring consistent storytelling across ATL, digital, and social platforms (incl. TikTok and other growth channels) - Design and execute go‑to‑market strategies for new territories, localizing messaging while preserving global coherence - Develop partnership and influencer programs to amplify reach and credibility - Build and nurture an engaged community to drive advocacy, retention, and advocacy initiatives - Collaborate with brand, product, and sales leaders to align marketing with commercial goals - Manage external agencies, production partners, and cross‑functional teams, building internal capabilities over time Required Skills: - Proven track record in FMCG trade marketing and driving sell‑through through retailer relationships - Demonstrated ability to disrupt a category with bold, attention‑grabbing campaigns - Hands‑on experience managing a content factory, preferably in D2C or subscription models - International launch experience: strategy, localization, and execution across multiple markets - Strong understanding of digital growth channels, especially TikTok, social storytelling, and data‑driven content - Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder‑management skills - Commercial acumen with the ability to balance brand integrity and growth objectives - Resilience, adaptability, and entrepreneurial mindset for fast‑paced environments Required Education & Certifications: - Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, Communications, or related field (MBA preferred) - Relevant certifications in digital marketing, brand strategy, or project management are a plus.

London, United kingdom

Hybrid

12-11-2025

Company Name

The Growth Foundation

Job Title

Head of Product - Skincare and wellness

Job Description

**Job Title** Head of Product – Skincare & Wellness **Role Summary** Lead end‑to‑end product development for a flagship heritage brand relaunch. Define product vision, drive cross‑functional execution, and balance creative innovation with commercial performance in a fast‑paced environment. **Expectations** - Deliver on time, within budget and compliant with regulatory and sustainability standards. - Achieve projected margin targets and pricing strategy. - Provide clear, actionable updates to senior leadership. - Build a robust NPD pipeline that aligns with brand heritage and market opportunities. **Key Responsibilities** - Own the full product lifecycle: concept, formulation, packaging, testing, launch. - Transform consumer insights, category trends and data into product strategy. - Develop and manage the NPD roadmap, including seasonal launches and core line updates. - Partner with Marketing, Creative, Operations and senior leaders to ensure seamless launch execution. - Negotiate, manage and evaluate suppliers and manufacturers for quality, cost and delivery. - Oversee margins, pricing architecture and cost of goods optimisation. - Ensure packaging development, artwork approval and testing meet brand and regulatory criteria. - Troubleshoot formulation, timeline and compliance challenges. - Present progress reports and strategic updates to stakeholders. **Required Skills** - Senior level product development or product management experience in beauty, skincare or personal care. - Proven ability in brand or category development, preferably with heritage or luxury brands. - Strong commercial acumen: margins, pricing, COG optimisation. - Strategic thinking paired with hands‑on project execution. - Supplier/manufacturer relationship management and negotiation skills. - Excellent communication, influencing and stakeholder management. - Knowledge of packaging development, regulatory frameworks and sustainability standards. - Highly organised, proactive and resilient in a fast‑moving environment. **Required Education & Certifications** - Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Cosmetic Science, Business, Marketing or related field. - Relevant professional certifications in cosmetic/beauty product development or project management are an advantage.

London, United kingdom

Hybrid

04-12-2025