Growth Strategist Contractor

Soar With Us; Leeds, Manchester, London; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading e-commerce advertising agency is seeking a Growth Strategist (Contractor) to oversee key client accounts in the paid social space. This mid-senior role demands a strategic mindset and the ability to deliver high-performance marketing campaigns across platforms like Meta and TikTok. The ideal candidate will bring at least 3 years of experience in managing paid social campaigns and a solid understanding of performance marketing metrics, driving measurable results while working independently. This remote-first role allows for optional office access in major UK cities.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of hands-on experience managing paid social campaigns (Meta and/or TikTok).
• Strong understanding of campaign structure, bidding strategies, and creative metrics.
• Confident working with data and building clear performance reports.

Responsibilities

• Build and execute channel-specific growth plans tied to client acquisition and revenue goals.
• Launch, manage, and scale paid social campaigns (primarily Meta and TikTok).
• Monitor campaign performance, implement real-time optimisations, and collaborate on creative direction.

Skills

Performance marketing

Paid social campaigns

Data analysis

Creative collaboration

Education

3+ years experience in marketing

Tools

Shopify

Triple Whale

Job description

Growth Strategist — Contractor

Function: Paid Social / Campaign Execution / Performance Marketing
Reports to: Head of Growth
Location: Remote-first (UK-based), with optional access to a London, Leeds, or Manchester office if desired
Seniority Level: Mid–Senior
Contractor Fee: £3,300–£4,500 per month (depending on experience)

The Role

We’re looking for a Growth Strategist (Contractor) to take strategic and hands-on ownership of key e-commerce client accounts, managing growth across paid social channels — including Meta, TikTok, and emerging platforms. You’ll develop and execute data-led paid social strategies, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and drive measurable results.

This freelance role is perfect for someone with a strong foundation in performance marketing and 2+ years of paid social experience, ready to step into a more strategic position with ownership and impact — while working independently.

About Us

Soar With Us is one of the UK’s fastest-growing e-commerce advertising agencies. Founded by Olly Hudson and Joe Marston, we’ve profitably spent over £250M on Meta, Google, and TikTok ads for brands like The Essence Vault and Art of Football. With a team of 40+ A-players, we’re built on values of ownership, innovation, and collaboration.

Your Impact

• Translate client objectives into channel-specific paid media strategies and growth plans that balance efficiency and scale.
• Monitor campaign performance, implement real-time optimisations, and collaborate on creative direction using data-driven insights.
• Lead paid social testing plans, reporting, and knowledge sharing to uncover growth levers.
• Collaborate with creative, account, CRM, and search teams to deliver full-funnel performance.
  

Core Responsibilities

Growth Strategy and Planning

• Build and execute channel-specific growth plans tied to client acquisition and revenue goals.
• Translate business objectives into platform-specific testing and optimisation frameworks.
• Support budget planning, media forecasts, and identification of new opportunities.
  

Channel Execution & Optimisation

• Launch, manage, and scale paid social campaigns (primarily Meta and TikTok).
• Run structured testing across creative, targeting, placements, and bidding.
• Optimise campaigns in real-time to maximise ROAS, minimise CAC, and drive engagement.
  

Data & Insight Development

• Use tools like Triple Whale, Shopify, and platform data to create actionable reports.
• Identify and communicate performance trends to refine creative and campaign effectiveness.
  

Team Collaboration

• Partner with Creative Strategists, Account Managers, and other media specialists.
• Ensure campaigns align with messaging, brand, and performance objectives.
  

Client Strategy & Communication

• Participate in strategy sessions and performance reviews.
• Present clear, channel-specific insights and recommendations with confidence.
  

Your Background

You’re a performance-focused marketer with strong, hands-on paid social experience — excited to take on more strategic ownership and deliver client impact as an independent contractor.

Skills & Experience

• Minimum 3 years of hands-on experience managing paid social campaigns (Meta and/or TikTok).
• Strong understanding of campaign structure, bidding strategies, and creative metrics.
• Proficient with e-commerce tools like Shopify and Triple Whale.
• Confident working with data and building clear performance reports.
• Collaborative, proactive, and clear communicator.
  

What Success Looks Like

You’re trusted to own and deliver high-performance paid social campaigns that consistently hit key KPIs such as ROAS, CAC, and LTV. You turn data into actionable insights, support wider account strategies, and collaborate effectively with internal teams to drive results for clients. You’re known for your reliability, problem-solving skills, and ability to combine hands-on execution with strategic thinking.

Reporting

You’ll report to the Head of Growth and collaborate closely with Account Managers, Creative Strategists, CRM specialists, and Paid Search leads to drive integrated performance across the full marketing funnel.

• Contract Type: Self-employed contractor / freelancer
• Contractor Fee: £3,300–£4,500 per month (depending on experience)
• Benefits: No permanent employment benefits. You will invoice monthly for your services and are responsible for your own tax, insurance, and pension contributions.