Job title: Global Head of Marketing

Reporting to: Chief Commercial Officer

Location: Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk (Hybrid working opportunities available)

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

The Opportunity

The Global Head of Marketing will lead Treatt’s global marketing, brand and insights agenda, shaping how we position our business, our products and our expertise across our chosen markets. Reporting to the Chief Commercial Officer, this role will build a clear, compelling and consistent global marketing approach that supports commercial growth, strengthens customer engagement and enhances Treatt’s reputation as a trusted partner in natural ingredients.

Working closely with the Executive Team, regional commercial teams, applications, innovation and product management, the role will turn market insight, customer needs and category trends into impactful marketing strategies, campaigns and content. The postholder will lead a small specialist team, champion the Treatt brand globally, and bring fresh thinking to how we communicate our value proposition to customers, colleagues, investors and industry partners.

What it’s like to work here

We’ve been making the world taste better since 1886 and sell over 3000 products in more than 90 countries, but we’re only just getting started. We’re on an exciting journey and have ambitious plans to become the indispensable partner of choice for the world’s leading flavour and fragrance houses, beverage and consumer brands. You can find out more about our exciting organisation here: TREATT | About Treatt the trusted global ingredients manufacturer

On joining Treatt, you’ll become one of over 400 international experts, working together to collectively surprise and delight our customers. Nothing is more important to us than the happiness of our people as without them, we’d never succeed. 

We think Treatt’s a great place to work, but don’t just take our word for it:

“Everyone wants your feedback and opinion; it feels like a place of study where nurturing and encouragement are the standard. It is very clear the hard work that goes into providing excellence for customers, but it is also very apparent that managers have the same goals for helping us all to progress.”

“Joining my close and supportive team was the most enjoyable way to gain more skills and increase my knowledge”

“Treatt creates an environment to help you be the best you can, with no two days the same and opportunities always available to help you learn and develop. The people and the culture create a fantastic company to be part of”

What you’ll be doing

The responsibilities of this role include but are not limited to:

Strategic marketing and brand leadership

• Lead the development and delivery of a global marketing strategy that supports Treatt’s commercial priorities, category growth ambitions and long-term strategic plan.

• Own and evolve the Treatt brand, ensuring a clear, consistent and compelling value proposition across markets, channels and stakeholder groups.

• Translate Treatt’s natural ingredients expertise, innovation capability and customer solutions into marketing activity that strengthens our market position.

• Partner with the Chief Commercial Officer and senior leaders to shape how Treatt presents itself to customers, industry partners and colleagues.

Campaigns, communications and channel delivery

• Oversee global marketing campaigns across digital, website, social media, PR, events, exhibitions, advertising, email marketing and trade communications.

• Develop a 24-month rolling marketing plan aligned to category, product and regional commercial priorities.

• Lead Public Relations activity, including trade, corporate, community and crisis communications.

• Ensure marketing content and communications are engaging, accurate, brand-aligned and tailored for different audiences and markets.

Market insight, foresight and innovation support

• Build and embed a strong insight and foresight capability that helps the business understand customer needs, market dynamics, category trends and competitor activity.

• Use market mapping, consumer insight and competitor analysis to inform commercial strategy, innovation priorities and portfolio development.

• Support product management, innovation and applications teams by turning technical and market insight into clear customer-facing propositions.

• Provide insight that supports strategic decisions, including market entry, category focus and M&A opportunities where relevant.

Commercial partnership and stakeholder engagement

• Work closely with regional sales and marketing teams to adapt and activate global plans in ways that are relevant to local markets.

• Develop stakeholder engagement plans that strengthen relationships with customers, investors, partners and industry intermediaries.

• Foster close collaboration between Commercial, Product, Innovation, Applications, Operations, Finance and People teams.

• Champion a customer-focused approach to marketing, ensuring activity supports meaningful engagement and commercial outcomes.

Team leadership and capability building

• Lead, coach and develop a small team of marketing and insights specialists, building a high-performing centre of excellence.

• Set clear priorities, standards and ways of working for global marketing activity.

• Influence across functions and geographies, building alignment and confidence in the role of marketing across the business.

• Role-model Treatt’s values and contribute positively to the wider leadership culture.

What we’re looking for

Education, Knowledge and Experience

Marketing leadership experience, ideally gained in a global B2B, ingredients, food and beverage, flavour, fragrance, chemicals or related technical/product-led environment.

Proven experience developing and delivering marketing strategies that support commercial growth, brand positioning and customer engagement.

Strong understanding of brand, communications, digital marketing, PR, events, market insight and Campaign performance.

Experience leading, coaching and developing a specialist marketing or insights team.

Able to translate complex technical, product or category information into clear, compelling customer propositions.

Strong understanding of market research, competitor analysis, customer insight and trend/foresight methodologies.

Confident working with senior stakeholders and influencing across regions, functions and cultures.

Knowledge of GDPR and responsible data use in marketing communications.

Degree-level education or equivalent professional experience; relevant marketing qualification desirable.

Skills and Abilities

Strategic and commercial thinker: Able to connect market insight, customer needs and business strategy to create clear marketing priorities and practical plans.

Strong storyteller: Able to turn complex technical or product information into engaging, relevant and credible messages for customers, colleagues and external stakeholders.

Insight-led and analytical: Comfortable using data, research and market intelligence to identify opportunities, challenge assumptions and inform decisions.

Creative and pragmatic: Brings fresh ideas and creative thinking while remaining focused on delivery, impact and commercial value.

Influential communicator: Confident engaging with senior leaders, regional teams and external partners, building trust and alignment across diverse stakeholder groups.

Collaborative leader: Works across functions and geographies to create joined-up plans and build momentum behind shared priorities.

People-focused manager: Coaches, develops and motivates others, creating clarity, accountability and an environment where people can do their best work.

Resilient and values-led: Acts with integrity, handles challenge constructively and role-models Treatt’s values in how they lead and make decisions.

What we’ll do for you

We offer an excellent package which includes a competitive salary; a generous holiday entitlement as well as the opportunity to purchase additional holiday, we also offer a discretionary annual bonus, private medical and dental schemes, pension scheme with 9% employer contribution, life assurance and group income protection.

With the encouragement and development you need, we help you to become your ultimate you. Beyond building a successful career, we also support the wishes and ambitions of our staff outside of the office in achieving a health work/life balance - the wellbeing of our staff is paramount to us, which we actively promote and support by regularly delivering a variety of wellbeing initiatives and offering responsibility based flexibility. There will also be opportunities to be actively involved in community and charity projects and to take part in numerous subsidized social events.

Polite Notice

We politely request that we are not contacted by any recruitment agencies. We have a preferred supplier list and high volumes of speculative calls from agencies negatively impact upon the efficiency of our business. Please help us to maintain the highest levels of customer service by respecting our wishes.