Dr. Martens is more than a brand - it’s a global icon with over 60 years of attitude, heritage, and cultural impact. We’re a thriving, values‑driven business powered by diverse thinkers, bold doers, and people who bring their whole selves to work. If you’re ready to make your mark, you’re in the right place.
At DM, our values guide everything we do: Be Yourself, Act Courageously, Show You Care. They’re not just words - they’re how we turn passion into progress.
WHERE YOU SIT
As our Head of Brand Office you’ll be part of the Brand Leadership Team working closely with brilliant people across the business and reporting into the Chief Brand Officer. You’ll be right at the heart of fast‑moving projects that shape how we show up for our consumers - today and tomorrow.
WHERE YOU CONTRIBUTE
The Head of Brand Office is responsible for enabling effective leadership, governance and delivery of the Brand agenda. This role provides operational and analytical support to the Chief Brand Officer and acts as the strategic engine room of the function, ensuring clarity of priorities, strong operating rhythm and effective execution against brand objectives.
Working in close partnership with the Chief Brand Officer and senior leaders it manages the strategic brand calendar, ensures cross-functional alignment around brand priorities, and runs the operating system that connects Creative, Product, Merchandising, Brand Comms, Insights, and Commercial. The role ensures the CBO has accurate visibility into priorities, decisions, risks, and sequencing across the brand organisation. It plays a critical role in translating strategy into action, ensuring focus, accountability and cross-functional coordination.
CORE ACCOUNTABILITIES
As our Head of Brand Office, you will be responsible for:
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CBO Enablement & Operating Rhythm: Drive the brand operating system, decision frameworks, leadership cadence, and structured insights to support CBO decision-making.
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Brand Calendar & Strategic Alignment: Own and optimise the brand calendar, ensuring cross-functional alignment, clear sequencing, and visibility of risks, trade-offs, and priorities.
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Cross-Functional Governance & Coordination: Lead Brand Leadership Team cadence, align stakeholders (Creative, Product, Merch, Comms), and manage decision rights, escalations, and issue tracking.
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Execution Visibility & Operating Effectiveness: Track delivery via dashboards, surface risks early, align brand with markets/commercial timing, and continuously improve operating models and ways of working.
KEY SKILLS & CAPABILITIES
Put simply, the key things we’re looking for are:
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Strategic & Governance Leadership: Strong at enabling senior leadership teams, designing operating rhythms, and driving effective planning and governance frameworks.
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Organisational & Stakeholder Expertise: Deep understanding of complex, matrixed environments with proven ability to influence senior cross-functional stakeholders.
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Analytical & Communication Strength: Brings clarity and structure to complexity, with clear, concise communication tailored for leadership audiences.
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Leadership, Change & Judgement: Experienced in leading teams, navigating change, and handling sensitive matters with sound judgement and discretion
WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?
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Hybrid working
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Welcome free pair of Docs
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‘Buy as you Earn’ Share scheme
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65% off all Docs
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50% off Accessories
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Pension Scheme through Aviva
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Life Assurance
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25 Days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays
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Private healthcare
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2 paid volunteer days per year
READY TO FILL YOUR BOOTS?
If you’re excited to own your impact, shape the future of an iconic brand, and grow your career in a place that champions individuality - we’d love to hear from you.
At Dr. Martens, we are committed to creating an environment in which we can all be our best and bring our authentic selves to work. We encourage applications, regardless of race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, age, veteran status, or disability. Diverse and inclusive teams have a positive impact on our brand; helping us to speak authentically to our consumers.
We strive to develop a business where our people can thrive and feel empowered to express themselves. Because we believe everyone should feel supported and included whatever their role in the Dr. Martens community.
