Contract Head Of Performance Marketing

Spectrum IT Recruitment; Reading; Remote; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is looking for a Contract Head of Performance Marketing to support a fast-scaling ecommerce marketplace. This remote role requires a strong background in Google Shopping and performance optimisations. Key responsibilities include managing campaigns, collaborating with data teams, and driving customer activation strategies. Ideal for candidates with experience in fast-paced environments and data-driven marketing.

Qualifications

• Strong hands-on experience in Google Shopping feed optimisation.
• Experience in ecommerce or online marketplaces during peak trading periods.
• Comfortable with data tools and working alongside technical teams.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of Google Shopping and Bing campaigns.
• Use tools to ensure best-in-class feed performance.
• Collaborate closely with data science for automation and segmentation.
• Drive customer activation strategies across CRM and affiliate channels.
• Leverage analytics tools to report on performance.

Skills

Google Shopping feed optimisation

Data-led campaign management

Ecommerce experience

SQL analytics

Collaboration with technical teams

Fast-paced environments

Tools

Feedonomics

Channable

Upp.ai

Job description

Contract Head of Performance Marketing

Duration: 3 months (immediate start)

IR35 Status: Outside IR35

Location: Fully Remote Working

We're supporting a fast‑scaling ecommerce marketplace in their search for a Contract Head of Performance Marketing to join during a critical trading period. This outside IR35 role offers a unique opportunity to make an immediate impact in a data‑driven, international business. The Head of Performance marketing will need to add immediate value by rolling up your sleeves, driving results, and optimising digital performance at pace.

This is a hands‑on role where you'll be in the platforms, optimising performance, and pushing for continuous improvement across high‑performing channels.

Key Responsibilities

• Take ownership of Google Shopping (PMax + Standard) and Bing campaigns – audit, optimise, and scale
• Use tools like Feedonomics, Channable, Upp.ai to ensure best‑in‑class feed performance
• Collaborate closely with data science to leverage propensity modelling, automation, and ML‑driven segmentation
• Drive customer activation strategies across CRM and affiliate channels
• Leverage SQL and analytics tools to report on performance and spot quick wins
• Work cross‑functionally to ensure performance marketing efforts are aligned with trading priorities

Key Skills

• Strong hands‑on experience in Google Shopping feed optimisation, and data‑led campaign management
• Solid background in ecommerce or online marketplaces during peak/trading periods
• Comfortable with data tools and working alongside technical teams
• A sharp eye for commercial opportunities and the ability to execute quickly
• Able to balance detail and delivery, driving performance while staying close to the numbers
• Experience in fast‑paced and agile environments

If you're a hands‑on contract digital marketer with deep performance expertise and the ability to hit the ground running in a high‑growth ecommerce business, apply now by submitting an updated copy of your CV.