Brand Protection Manager (Intellectual Property)
Hybrid (Milton Keynes)
Protect and Shape Brand Integrity at Scale
We are supporting a globally recognised FMCG organisation on the appointment of a Brand Protection Manager, a highly strategic role focused on safeguarding brand value, intellectual property, and customer trust across international markets.
This position sits at the intersection of IP, legal, digital, and marketing, and plays a critical role in ensuring brand consistency and protection across all customer touchpoints.
Key responsibilities
- Lead and develop a global brand protection programme across digital and physical channels
- Monitor and address online brand risks including infringement, impersonation, and domain misuse
- Manage relationships with external brand protection agencies and legal partners
- Oversee takedowns, enforcement activity, and escalation decisions
- Build and maintain robust evidence repositories to support IP enforcement and legal actions
- Partner closely with Legal, Marketing, and Digital teams to ensure consistent brand usage
- Support the development of IP and brand protection strategy
What we’re looking for
- Demonstrable experience in brand protection, IP, or trademark‑related roles
- Strong understanding of online infringement, domain disputes, and enforcement processes
- Ability to make pragmatic, risk‑based decisions (enforcement vs monitoring)
- Experience working cross‑functionally with Legal and Marketing stakeholders
- Highly organised, detail‑driven, with experience managing complex datasets or evidence
Why consider this role
- Opportunity to operate in a global, high‑visibility position
- Work at the forefront of brand protection in a digital‑first environment
- Broad exposure across Legal, Commercial, and Brand functions
- Significant ownership in shaping processes, tools, and strategy