Graduate - Marketing

Premier Foods – Marketing Graduate Scheme – 2026 Based in St Albans PermanentAt Premier Foods, we’re proud to be home to some of the nation’s most loved and trusted brands – from Mr Kipling and Bisto to Batchelors and Ambrosia. We’re a UK-based business, and all our Marketing happens right here at our Head Office in St Albans.Our Marketing team leads the way in shaping long-term brand strategy, managing P&Ls, and driving innovation across our portfolio. From developing new products to creating talkable, insight-led campaigns, we put the consumer at the heart of everything we do.Marketing at Premier Foods is fast-paced and dynamic. You’ll need to thrive in a busy environment, think analytically, stay organised, and be ready to bring your creativity to life.We’re passionate about developing our people - with structured coaching, strong leadership behaviours and plenty of opportunities to grow your career in one of the UK’s most exciting FMCG businesses.What You’ll Do on the Graduate Scheme...? Over 18 months, you’ll gain real responsibility and hands-on experience as part of one of our brand teams. You’ll work as a Marketing Assistant, learning the fundamentals of brand management and setting yourself up for promotion to Assistant Brand Manager at the end of the programme (subject to performance).Here’s what to expect:Ownership from Day 1 – We’re a lean team, so your contribution really matters. Data-Driven Decisions – You’ll analyse market data, consumer insights, and performance trends to inform strategy and uncover opportunities. Innovation Management – Lead projects from concept to shelf. You’ll shape ideas, develop P&Ls, design packaging, validate with consumers, and track in-market success. Cross-Functional Collaboration – Work closely with colleagues across Sales, Category, R&D, and Supply Chain to bring plans to life. Creative Campaigns – Help develop key visuals and shopper campaigns that connect our brands with millions of consumers.  What will you get from us? A comprehensive induction, including time with our Manufacturing sites and Field Sales team ('Stand Out'), learning about our customers, our Brands and how and why our consumers buy our products. During the scheme you will attend various off-job training courses that will support your personal development You will receive regular reviews and feedback from your line manager - all to help you learn and develop You will work alongside experienced marketeers and learn on-the-job all our processes and ways and working. You will be given early responsibility which will give you exposure to key business meetings, brand development, the power of Insights and how we do innovation at Premier Foods. At the end of the scheme, we will continue to support your career progression and development, the pace of which will be dictated by two things – your personal capability and potential and the right opportunity becoming available What will we expect from you? We’re looking for graduates who are curious, driven, and ready to take ownership of their career.You’ll need to: Be degree-qualified (any discipline, but Marketing, Business, or related subjects are advantageous). Have a strong analytical mindset and be confident working with data. Be passionate about brands and the UK FMCG/Retail industry. Be commercially aware and eager to learn. Be a team player who thrives in a collaborative environment. Have the permanent right to work in the UK. Be based in or willing to relocate to St Albans (AL1 2RE). Some travel and overnight stays may be required, particularly during induction. We operate Hybrid working. This means working part of the week in the office and part of the week at home. You can work 5 days in the office if you want to, but we expect office based employees to be in the office at least 2-3 days a week. Our graduates play a role in supporting our ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) strategy, primarily around being charity/volunteering champions. Why Premier Foods? At Premier Foods, you won’t just be joining a leading FMCG business — you’ll be joining a company that truly values your growth, ideas, and individuality. We want you to love what you do, learn fast, and build a career that’s as rewarding as it is exciting.Ready to make a real impact on some of Britain’s best-loved brands? Apply now for the Premier Foods Marketing Graduate Scheme 2026.A Great British Food CompanyPremier Foods is one of Britain’s biggest listed food companies, employing over 4,000 colleagues at 13 manufacturing sites and offices up and down the country.Many of our brands have been part of UK life for more than a century and you’ll find them in 90% of British households.At Premier foods we believe in inclusion, authenticity and individuality. We aim to ensure all existing and future colleagues are given equitable opportunities and are respected, valued and encouraged to bring their true authentic selves to work no matter who they are, what they look like, who they love or what they believe in. Our culture is one where everyone is welcome.