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Head of Digital Performance

We Are Aspire

London

Hybrid

GBP 70,000 - 90,000

Full time

4 days ago
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Job summary

An innovative marketing agency in London is seeking a Head of Digital Performance to lead growth in digital and performance marketing. The successful candidate will have over 10 years of experience in digital marketing, including 5+ years in performance roles, and will drive ROI-focused strategies while mentoring a team. Strong data skills and commercial acumen are essential for this high-impact position.

Benefits

Agile work environment
Opportunity to influence agency direction
Work with exciting brands

Qualifications

  • 10+ years in digital marketing, 5+ in performance roles.
  • 3+ years in a senior leadership position, ideally in an agency.
  • Strong communication skills for influencing stakeholders.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and lead ROI-focused, data-led performance strategies.
  • Own the digital media roadmap across various platforms.
  • Lead and mentor a team of digital and performance specialists.

Skills

Digital marketing
Performance marketing
Data-driven strategy
Team leadership
Client management

Tools

Google Ads
Meta
TikTok
LinkedIn
GA4

Job description

Would you like to join an independent creative agency that is redefining what it means to deliver truly integrated marketing? Blending the worlds of social media, digital marketing, PR, and influencer strategy, the agency is known for creating smart, culturally relevant campaigns that deliver impact. With a people-first mindset, they pride themselves on being agile, insight-led, and collaborative, working with some of the most exciting brands across lifestyle, consumer, and entertainment sectors.

As the Head of Digital Performance, you will lead the next phase of growth across digital, paid media, and performance marketing. Sitting at the intersection of strategy, leadership, and execution, this is a high-impact role for someone who blends data-driven thinking with strong commercial acumen.

The Role:

  • Developing and leading ROI-focused, data-led performance strategies
  • Owning the digital media roadmap across search, display, paid social, programmatic, and affiliate
  • Leading and mentoring a growing team of digital and performance specialists
  • Aligning performance, strategy, and creative teams for integrated campaign delivery
  • Acting as a senior strategic partner to clients, offering best-in-class guidance
  • Leading pitch strategy for new business and showcasing ROI-driven thinking
  • Defining KPIs, reporting frameworks, and delivering insights to C-level clients

The Candidate:
  • 10+ years in digital marketing with 5+ years in performance-focused roles
  • At least 3 years in a senior leadership position, ideally within an agency
  • Expertise across Google Ads, Meta, TikTok, LinkedIn, Programmatic, and Affiliate
  • Deep experience with analytics and tracking platforms (e.g., GA4, Looker Studio)
  • A commercial mindset with strong forecasting and budget planning skills
  • Clear, confident communication skills, comfortable influencing senior stakeholders
  • Entrepreneurial spirit and a desire to shape agency direction and offerings
  • Can commute and work in central London for team days and client meetings

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