Head of Group Acquisition .
Head of Acquisition Marketing
We are seeking an experienced Head of Acquisition Marketing to lead all paid and organic customer acquisition channels across multiple markets. This role oversees a significant marketing budget (in excess of £15 million annually) and is accountable for driving both the volume and value of newly acquired customers through data-driven, performance-focused strategies.
The successful candidate will be passionate about leveraging analytics, technology, and innovation to deliver best-in-class acquisition performance.
About the Role
As a senior member of the Group Marketing and Commercial Leadership Team, you will work closely with peers across Brand and Planning, Growth, and International Marketing, collaborating with teams across the wider organisation to deliver strong commercial outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
1. Lead and develop a high-performing team
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Manage and mentor a team of acquisition specialists across channels such as paid social, search, programmatic, referral, and marketing technology.
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Provide strategic direction, performance coaching, and career development opportunities.
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Build strong relationships across the wider group to share best practices and leverage shared resources.
2. Define and execute acquisition strategy
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Develop comprehensive acquisition strategies across all digital and offline channels.
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Ensure alignment with business goals, audience segments, and market opportunities.
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Identify emerging trends, technologies, and channels to enhance performance.
3. Optimise investment and performance
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Implement robust systems for tracking Cost Per Acquisition (CPA), Return on Investment (ROI), and other key metrics.
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Use data and insights to drive optimisation decisions and improve marketing efficiency and profitability.
4. Shape the marketing technology stack
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Partner with technology teams to define and implement a scalable, data-driven marketing and advertising tech ecosystem.
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Enhance measurement, attribution, and automation capabilities to improve transparency and campaign effectiveness.
5. Drive Conversion Rate Optimization (CRO)
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Lead CRO initiatives to improve conversion and engagement rates across all acquisition channels.
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Utilize A/B testing and experimentation to identify best-performing approaches.
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Advise senior stakeholders on digital customer experience improvements.
6. Collaborate across product and technology
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Work with internal teams to enhance creative assets, landing pages, and user journeys.
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Provide input on product and platform features that impact acquisition performance.
7. Leverage innovation, AI, and automation
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Use AI, machine learning, and automation tools to enhance targeting, personalisation, and campaign efficiency.
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Continuously explore and adopt technologies that drive smarter acquisition decisions.
Skills & Experience
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Minimum 5 years’ experience leading acquisition marketing across paid and organic channels, ideally within a high-growth or regulated digital industry.
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Proven success managing large-scale acquisition budgets and delivering strong ROI.
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Expertise in performance marketing, analytics, and marketing operations systems.
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Demonstrated ability to lead and develop high-performing teams.
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Strong commercial acumen and a data-driven mindset.
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Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
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Passion for growth, innovation, and delivering outstanding user acquisition outcomes.
Compensation & Benefits
We offer competitive remuneration based on skills, experience, and performance, with regular benchmarking and reviews to ensure alignment with market standards. Additional benefits and career development opportunities are provided as part of our commitment to rewarding excellence.
Amelia Snuggs
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