The interview process was clear and well-communicated from start to finish. It began with an initial chat, followed by two further stages, including a marketing case task that was relevant to the role. Senior leaders were involved throughout, which made the process feel considered rather than box-ticking. Because the team is fairly small, I was invited into the office during the process and had the chance to meet team members in person. That really helped set realistic expectations around the role and the culture. Communication around next steps was consistent, even though the process ran over the Christmas period when some people (including myself) were away. The final interview was quite challenging, as interviewers push you to explain and defend your assumptions rather than guiding you toward a “right” answer, which gives a good sense of how the team thinks and works day to day.