Affiliates Marketing Manager

Hargreaves Lansdown; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading investment platform in Bristol is seeking an Affiliates Marketing Manager to drive customer acquisition through strategic partnerships. This role requires strong affiliate marketing expertise and relationship management skills. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in the financial services sector and will work closely with internal and external stakeholders. A hybrid working model is offered along with competitive benefits including a flexible holiday policy.

Benefits

Discretionary annual bonus

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Flexible working options

Enhanced parental leave

Pension scheme up to 11% employer contribution

Private medical insurance

Wellbeing support services

Inhouse barista and deli

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a senior affiliate marketing role, preferably in financial services.
• Strong understanding of FCA regulations and compliance.
• Ability to interpret data and make informed decisions.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the affiliate marketing strategy.
• Manage relationships with affiliate partners and networks.
• Optimize affiliate performance to maximize ROI.

Skills

Affiliate marketing expertise

Relationship management

Analytical skills

Proficiency in tracking platforms

Strategic thinking

Job description

About the role

The Affiliates Marketing Manager at Hargreaves Lansdown is responsible for developing and managing the affiliate marketing strategy within the Marketing team. Reporting to the Head of Performance Marketing, this role plays a key part in driving customer acquisition and revenue growth through strategic affiliate partnerships. The successful candidate will work closely with internal stakeholders and external partners to ensure the affiliate program aligns with the company’s overall marketing objectives.

What you’ll be doing

• Developing and executing the affiliate marketing strategy to support business growth.
• Managing relationships with affiliate partners, networks, and agencies.
• Monitoring and optimising affiliate performance to maximize ROI and reduce waste on low quality traffic
• Collaborating with internal teams to align affiliate campaigns with broader marketing initiatives.
• Ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and brand guidelines.
• Producing regular performance reports and insights for senior stakeholders.
• Identifying and recruiting new affiliate partners to expand the program.

About you

• Strong understanding of affiliate marketing and performance-based channels.
• Excellent communication and relationship management skills.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data and make informed decisions.
• Proficiency in affiliate tracking platforms and digital marketing tools.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Proven experience in a senior affiliate marketing role, preferably within the financial services sector, and experience in managing a range of affiliate networks
• Familiarity with FCA regulations and compliance standards.
• Demonstrated success in growing and managing affiliate programs.
• Strong commercial acumen and strategic thinking.

Interview Process

The interview process for this role will include two stages with a task

Working Schedule

This role is based in our Bristol head office (BS1 5HL) and we offer a hybrid working pattern, with a minimum of two days in the office per week.

Why us?

Here at HL, we’re the UK’s number 1 investment platform for private investors, based in Bristol. For more than 40 years we’ve helped investors save time, tax and money on their investments.

To achieve our mission, we believe we have a workplace like no other, with constant learning, dynamic teams, and a great ethos. We're steered by core values that promote service, quality, innovation, and opportunity in everything we do.

What’s on offer?

• Discretionary annual bonus * and annual pay review
• 25 days * holiday plus bank holidays and 1-day additional Christmas closure
• Option to purchase an additional 5 days holiday **
• Flexible working options available, including hybrid working
• Enhanced parental leave
• Pension scheme up to 11% employer contribution
• Income Protection and Life insurance (4 x salary core level of cover)
• Private medical insurance*
• Health care cash plans - including optical, dental, and out patient care
• Health screening programme
• Help@hand - confidential support including mental health counselling and remote GP
• Wellhub - unlimited access to fitness provider s and w ellness c oach sessions
• Variety of travel to work schemes with bike storage and shower facilities
• Inhouse barista and deli serving subsidised coffee and sandwiches
• T wo paid volunteering days per year

* dependant on role level

** only available to select during our annual benefits window, in November each year

Hargreaves Lansdown is an inclusive employer that values diversity in its workforce. We encourage applications from all individuals without regard to race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or age.

This role may also be available on a flexible working or part time basis – please ask the Recruitment & Onboarding team for more information.

Please note, we are unable to provide employment sponsorship to candidates.