Head of Growth
Salary: £60,000 - £80,000 + Benefits
Location: London – 2 days in office
Reporting to: CMO
About Our Client
Our client is a rapidly scaling B2B SaaS platform that has achieved remarkable growth, expanding by 90% in employee count over the past 12 months. With recent Series A funding, they're at an exciting inflection point in their journey.
Operating in the professional services & SaaS space, they already have a strong presence in the UK and are looking to build their US portfolio. They're looking for a strategic yet hands-on Head of Growth to accelerate their already impressive momentum.
The Opportunity
We're seeking a Head of Growth to own and lead the complete growth marketing strategy for our rapidly-growing client. This role offers the chance to build upon an already successful lead generation function that generates 8,000+ leads
per month, taking it to the next level.
You'll be joining a well-funded, high-growth environment where your strategic thinking and tactical execution will directly impact the company's trajectory. This is an opportunity to make your mark in a business that's defining the future of professional services.
What You'll Be Doing
Strategic Growth Leadership
- Own and lead the full growth marketing strategy and execution across all Performance Marketing channels
- Build upon and scale the existing lead generation function that already delivers 8,000+ leads monthly
- Drive strategic planning while maintaining hands-on involvement in campaign execution
Performance Marketing Excellence
- Plan, manage, and optimise performance marketing campaigns, with particular focus on LinkedIn and Meta (Facebook & Instagram) and also across Paid Search
- Work collaboratively with internal design team and external agency partners to optimise the complete funnel from paid ads through to conversion
- Continuously test and improve campaign performance across all channels
Growth Program Development
- Drive and scale referral and partner-driven acquisition programs
- Launch and optimise organic growth initiatives that complement paid efforts
- Develop innovative approaches to customer acquisition and retention
Analytics & Optimisation
- Manage comprehensive reporting, attribution models, and analytics to track ROI and inform strategic decisions
- Use advanced analytics tools to identify opportunities and optimise performance across the entire funnel
- Maintain a data-driven approach to all growth initiatives
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Build and maintain strong functional relationships with Sales team to align growth efforts with lead generation and pipeline requirements
- Coordinate with multiple stakeholders to ensure growth initiatives support broader business objectives
- Work closely with senior leadership to inform strategic direction
What We're Looking For
Essential Experience
- 4-6+ years of growth marketing experience, ideally within B2B SaaS, marketplaces, or high-growth startups
- Proven track record of driving meaningful growth through Google, LinkedIn, Meta Ads, and SEO
- Hands-on experience launching and scaling referral programs and organic growth initiatives
- Fast-paced environment expertise - comfortable working in startup or scale-up environments
Technical Expertise
- Data-driven mindset with comfort owning analytics and using tools like GA4, HubSpot, Mixpanel, and similar platforms
- Strong understanding of content marketing, funnel optimisation, and CRM systems (HubSpot experience particularly valuable)
- Performance marketing proficiency across multiple channels with ability to optimise at scale
- Attribution and analytics expertise to measure and improve ROI across all initiatives
Personal Qualities
- Strategic yet tactical - can develop high-level strategy while being willing to execute hands-on within campaigns
- Growth-focused mindset with natural curiosity about testing, optimisation, and scaling
- Collaborative approach with strong cross-functional communication skills
- Results-oriented with track record of achieving ambitious growth targets
What Our Client Offers
Financial & Professional Benefits
- Competitive salary in the £60,000 - £80,000 range
- Company pension scheme with Nest
- Annual company incentive trips to European destinations
- High-growth environment with significant career development opportunities
Health & Wellbeing
- Private medical insurance with Vitality including optical, dental, mental health cover and discounted gym memberships
- Mental health policy including dedicated 'Connect Days' mental health leave
- Comprehensive wellbeing support across multiple areas
Work-Life Balance
- Flexible working arrangements with modern, progressive approach
- Work from anywhere for 4 weeks of the year
- Progressive company culture that values employee wellbeing and work-life integration
Company Culture
- Female-led leadership with diverse, inclusive environment
- 91% employee growth demonstrating rapid expansion and opportunity
- Strong reputation with 4.4 Trustpilot rating
- Well-funded stability with recent funding round
The Growth Opportunity
This role represents a unique opportunity to join a business that's not just riding the wave of change in professional services, but actively shaping it. With a proven product-market fit, strong funding position, and ambitious growth trajectory, you'll have the resources and runway to make a significant impact.
The successful candidate will thrive in an environment where strategic thinking meets hands-on execution, where data drives decisions, and where your contributions directly influence the company's continued success.
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