Manpower is currently seeking an interim Marketing Investment Process Assistant, to work with our global FMCG client Unilever, renowned for brands such as Dove, Sure, Persil, and Simple, and become an integral part of their fast-paced FMCG environment.

The position is based in Kingston upon Thames, Surrey. This is a full-time temporary role to run until 27/02/2026, requiring 36.25 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Compensation for this role is competitive, paying up to £38,000 per annum, pro rata, depending upon experience.

The role currently offers a mix of remote and onsite working, subject to adjustment based on business requirements.

Role Summary: The Bandamp;W BMI Assistant plays a pivotal role in supporting Beauty andamp; Wellbeing in the UK by ensuring smooth execution of marketing investment processes. This role is responsible for coordinating administrative and operational tasks related to BMI planning, tracking, and reporting. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, proactive, and comfortable working in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment. You will help all brand and shopper teams manage their BMI investment in line with the budget and play a key role in delivering Unilever''s profit forecast for the year, ensuring we deploy the budget effectively and do not overspend.

Key Tasks:

• BMI Invoicing Support: Raise andamp; goods receipt all BMI purchase orders for Bandamp;W UK, covering all consumer andamp; retailer spends.
• BMI Forecasting Support: Input the BMI forecast for Bandamp;W UK, agreeing phasing with brand and shopper marketing leads. Ensure timely and accurate data entry and updates across BMI tools. Support budget tracking and reconciliation processes.
• Reporting andamp; Analysis: Generate regular reports on BMI spend and performance. Support ad hoc analysis requests from the Bandamp;W team. Help identify discrepancies and assist in resolving issues with finance, marketing andamp; CD teams.
• Stakeholder Coordination: Liaise with marketing, CD, finance, and agency partners to support the governance of BMI spend, assisting the responsible deployment of Unilever''s assets and investments.
• System andamp; Tool Management: Maintain proficiency in BMI systems (e.g., OneView, SAP, Power BI). Assist in troubleshooting and resolving system-related issues.
• Administrative Support: Organize and maintain BMI documentation and files. Support the team with budget related calendar management, meeting scheduling, and general admin tasks.

Key Skills andamp; Qualifications:

• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proficiency in Excel and data management tools (Power BI experience is a plus).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively across teams.
• Prior experience in marketing operations, finance, or administrative support is desirable.
• Familiarity with Unilever systems and processes is a plus.

Kingston working environment:

• Contractors who are based at Kingston will be eligible to get free parking at a local carpark
• There is a Unilever Staff Shop located on the Ground Floor next to the main entrance, where Contingent Workers can buy disc