Head of Digital Performance — Paid & SEO Lead

YMCA Brighton; Exeter; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

25 days annual leave

Office closure during holidays

Simplyhealth healthcare

Rewards platform

Pension salary sacrifice

EV salary sacrifice

Cycle to Work

Creative UK membership

City‑centre office

Regular socials

Job summary

Bigwave.Community is seeking a Head of Digital Performance to unite Paid Media and SEO under a single Performance function. You will lead and develop the team, align strategies, and drive commercial outcomes across clients and the business.

You'll work with senior stakeholders to shape direction, raise standards and deliver exceptional results while nurturing future leaders and specialists in a fast-paced agency environment.

Qualifications

• Extensive hands-on Paid Search, Paid Social and ecommerce campaigns at senior agency level.
• Led a Paid Media or Digital Performance function within an agency.
• Ability to challenge thinking and integrate SEO within Performance.
• Proven track record developing leaders and technical experts.

Responsibilities

• Lead Paid Media and SEO teams under a unified Performance function.
• Shape the future direction, raise standards and drive performance.
• Influence senior stakeholders and manage complex programs.

Skills

Paid Media Expertise

Agency Leadership

Strategic SEO

Leadership & People Development

Leadership Presence

Commercial Acumen

Values-Led Mindset

Job description

Bigwave.Community is seeking a Head of Digital Performance to unite Paid Media and SEO under a single Performance function. You will lead and develop the team, align strategies, and drive commercial outcomes across clients and the business.

You'll work with senior stakeholders to shape direction, raise standards and deliver exceptional results while nurturing future leaders and specialists in a fast-paced agency environment.