Senior Marketing Manager – Maternity Cover – 11 month Fixed Term Contract
At Costa Coffee, we’re on a mission to reimagine coffee experiences across the globe. From bustling cities to local communities, we’re creating meaningful coffee moments, powered by innovation and driven by purpose.
As a proud part of the Coca-Cola system and working hand in hand with our pioneering partners, we’re in over 50 countries and counting. Whether it's served in-store, from a machine, at home, or on the go, every cup is thoughtfully crafted by our passionate teams who put heart into every moment.
Our teams truly make a difference. Whether it's pioneering new tech for the perfect pour, launching award-winning campaigns, developing exciting new menu items, or supporting our people to grow – together, we stir up success.
Costa Coffee is accelerating its ambition to become a leading global premium coffee brand, and this role shapes how consumers experience Costa in the place they return to every day their home. As Senior Marketing Manager – At Home, you’ll guide one of our key growth engines, embedding the brand across global markets through inspiring toolkits, assets and innovation that elevate At Home coffee moments worldwide. It’s a rare opportunity to make a meaningful impact during a maternity cover period, helping define how Costa shows up in homes across 45+ markets.
We value curiosity, inclusivity, and a problem-solving mindset. If you thrive in a fast-paced, global environment and are excited to make a meaningful impact, we encourage you to apply.
With inspiring experiences, development programmes, and our apprenticeship scheme, your career can grow far beyond the day-to-day.
What you’ll do
Being a Senior Marketing Manager is about so much more than bringing our coffee to the world. It’s your chance to stir up real success - which means you’ll be:
• Leading the Global At Home brand strategy, shaping how consumers experience Costa in their daily home coffee moments across 45+ markets.
• Driving innovation and portfolio development, guiding big bet propositions and ensuring global principles are consistently applied.
• Embedding Costa’s brand globally through toolkits, playbooks and assets that elevate and align At Home brand expression.
• Partnering with local markets to support best practice execution, packaging rollout and lifestyle photography delivery.
• Owning budget and project delivery, ensuring At Home initiatives land on time, on brand and with impact.
Who you are
It’s your unique ingredients we’re interested in:
• Experienced FMCG marketer with proven experience in blue chip environments, skilled in portfolio strategy, category thinking and agency partnership management.
• Strategic influencer who can navigate a global matrix, connect the dots across data, and guide senior stakeholders with clarity and confidence.
• Strong operator with proven project leadership, the ability to manage complexity, and a bias for action in fast moving environments.
• Collaborative leader who balances driving performance with being a supportive team player, comfortable presenting, partnering and leading across markets.
• Global brand builder with international marketing experience, a growth mindset, and a genuine passion for shaping brands and categories.
So, why Costa?
We didn’t become a global coffee brand by sitting back. When you work here, you join a community that values passion, progression, and integrity—with some brilliant perks to sweeten the deal. We work in a hybrid environment, giving us the flexibility to balance life while still spending meaningful time together and building strong connections:
• Own a piece of Costa’s success by becoming a share owner in Coca-Cola with our Share Investment Plan (SIP)
• An annual discretionary bonus scheme, based on business results and individual contribution.
• A smart pension that saves you money on tax and national insurance, and matches your contributions up to 10%
• The Costa Financial Support Fund, supporting team members who find themselves in unexpected financial pressure
• 50% discount in all Costa-owned stores, and 25% off in other participating stores
• Private medical cover thanks to our Private Healthcare scheme
• And that’s not all. Explore even more of our perks here: https://bit.ly/costaperks
Location - Where you’ll work:
Right now, our Support Centre teams work flexibly, blending home working with in-person time whenever it matters most – whether that’s a team moment, a creative session, or simply coming together to share ideas.
We’re excited to be moving into a new home for our brand in St Albans in January 2027 – an inspiring space from which our Support Centre teams will work three days a week to connect and collaborate in-person to bring our bold ambition to life.
For any reasonable adjustments and general queries, please get in touch with costa.recruitment@costacoffee.com
We believe in living life with heart – and that starts with our people.
By showing up as our authentic selves, we create a culture where everyone belongs. We celebrate diversity in all its forms and are committed to building an equitable and inclusive environment—one that embraces the unique blend of experiences, identities, and perspectives each person brings. This rich diversity strengthens our teams and reflects the spirit of our global brand. Grounded in our core values—Passion for Progress, Win with Warmth, Courage to Challenge, and Trusted Team Players—we strive to make a meaningful impact in everything we do. From empowering communities through the Costa Foundation to supporting local initiatives, we’re committed to changing lives in coffee-growing regions and right here at home.
At Costa Coffee, we’re on a mission to reimagine coffee experiences across the globe. From bustling cities to local communities, we’re creating meaningful coffee moments, powered by innovation and driven by purpose.
As a proud part of the Coca-Cola system and working hand in hand with our pioneering partners, we’re in over 50 countries and counting. Whether it's served in-store, from a machine, at home, or on the go, every cup is thoughtfully crafted by our passionate teams who put heart into every moment.
Our teams truly make a difference. Whether it's pioneering new tech for the perfect pour, launching award-winning campaigns, developing exciting new menu items, or supporting our people to grow – together, we stir up success.
Costa Coffee is accelerating its ambition to become a leading global premium coffee brand, and this role shapes how consumers experience Costa in the place they return to every day their home. As Senior Marketing Manager – At Home, you’ll guide one of our key growth engines, embedding the brand across global markets through inspiring toolkits, assets and innovation that elevate At Home coffee moments worldwide. It’s a rare opportunity to make a meaningful impact during a maternity cover period, helping define how Costa shows up in homes across 45+ markets.
We value curiosity, inclusivity, and a problem-solving mindset. If you thrive in a fast-paced, global environment and are excited to make a meaningful impact, we encourage you to apply.
With inspiring experiences, development programmes, and our apprenticeship scheme, your career can grow far beyond the day-to-day.
What you’ll do
Being a Senior Marketing Manager is about so much more than bringing our coffee to the world. It’s your chance to stir up real success - which means you’ll be:
• Leading the Global At Home brand strategy, shaping how consumers experience Costa in their daily home coffee moments across 45+ markets.
• Driving innovation and portfolio development, guiding big bet propositions and ensuring global principles are consistently applied.
• Embedding Costa’s brand globally through toolkits, playbooks and assets that elevate and align At Home brand expression.
• Partnering with local markets to support best practice execution, packaging rollout and lifestyle photography delivery.
• Owning budget and project delivery, ensuring At Home initiatives land on time, on brand and with impact.
Who you are
It’s your unique ingredients we’re interested in:
• Experienced FMCG marketer with proven experience in blue chip environments, skilled in portfolio strategy, category thinking and agency partnership management.
• Strategic influencer who can navigate a global matrix, connect the dots across data, and guide senior stakeholders with clarity and confidence.
• Strong operator with proven project leadership, the ability to manage complexity, and a bias for action in fast moving environments.
• Collaborative leader who balances driving performance with being a supportive team player, comfortable presenting, partnering and leading across markets.
• Global brand builder with international marketing experience, a growth mindset, and a genuine passion for shaping brands and categories.
So, why Costa?
We didn’t become a global coffee brand by sitting back. When you work here, you join a community that values passion, progression, and integrity—with some brilliant perks to sweeten the deal. We work in a hybrid environment, giving us the flexibility to balance life while still spending meaningful time together and building strong connections:
• Own a piece of Costa’s success by becoming a share owner in Coca-Cola with our Share Investment Plan (SIP)
• An annual discretionary bonus scheme, based on business results and individual contribution.
• A smart pension that saves you money on tax and national insurance, and matches your contributions up to 10%
• The Costa Financial Support Fund, supporting team members who find themselves in unexpected financial pressure
• 50% discount in all Costa-owned stores, and 25% off in other participating stores
• Private medical cover thanks to our Private Healthcare scheme
• And that’s not all. Explore even more of our perks here: https://bit.ly/costaperks
Location - Where you’ll work:
Right now, our Support Centre teams work flexibly, blending home working with in-person time whenever it matters most – whether that’s a team moment, a creative session, or simply coming together to share ideas.
We’re excited to be moving into a new home for our brand in St Albans in January 2027 – an inspiring space from which our Support Centre teams will work three days a week to connect and collaborate in-person to bring our bold ambition to life.
For any reasonable adjustments and general queries, please get in touch with costa.recruitment@costacoffee.com
We believe in living life with heart – and that starts with our people.
By showing up as our authentic selves, we create a culture where everyone belongs. We celebrate diversity in all its forms and are committed to building an equitable and inclusive environment—one that embraces the unique blend of experiences, identities, and perspectives each person brings. This rich diversity strengthens our teams and reflects the spirit of our global brand. Grounded in our core values—Passion for Progress, Win with Warmth, Courage to Challenge, and Trusted Team Players—we strive to make a meaningful impact in everything we do. From empowering communities through the Costa Foundation to supporting local initiatives, we’re committed to changing lives in coffee-growing regions and right here at home.