At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead marketing strategy and drive customer acquisition in a high-growth environment.
- Company: Dynamic, PE-backed organisation with rapid scaling opportunities.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, equity options, and a chance to shape the future.
- Other info: Opportunity to work closely with senior stakeholders and build a high-performing team.
- Why this job: Join a fast-paced team and make a significant impact on growth.
- Qualifications: Strong B2C experience and proven success in digital marketing required.
The predicted salary is between 90000 - 110000 £ per year.
Fantastic board level position to lead Marketing strategy in a high growth, PE backed organisation.
A fantastic, high growth business who are scaling rapidly and have a fantastic career opportunity.
As the Chief Marketing Officer, the responsibilities will include:
- Define and execute a commercially focused strategy aligned to ambitious growth targets
- Lead and evolve a multi-channel, digitally-led function
- Drive B2C customer acquisition, retention, and lifetime value through data-led decision making
- Create market leading customer journey and experience
- Optimise digital performance across paid, owned, and e-commerce channels
- Build scalable processes, performance metrics, and reporting aligned to PE expectations
- Partner closely with sales and product teams to create a joined-up revenue engine
- Coach and scale a high performing team
The successful Chief Marketing Officer should be a highly commercial, hands-on leader with the ability to operate at both strategic and execution level. You will bring:
- Strong B2C experience (essential), with proven success in digital and e-commerce environments
- A track record of driving growth through performance marketing, conversion optimisation, and customer journey management
- Experience working in private equity-backed or high-growth environments, with an understanding of pace, accountability, and investor expectations
- Exposure to board-level engagement and the ability to operate credibly with senior stakeholders
- Experience building or scaling teams within SME / mid-sized businesses
- A data-driven mindset with strong commercial acumen
- Must be able to commute 2-3 days a week to Harrogate
- Experience within education, technology or digital platforms would be advantageous.
A competitive base package with equity.
Type: Full-time Contract type: Permanent
Wanted: Chief Marketing Officer employer: Forest Lane
Join a dynamic and rapidly growing organisation as the Chief Marketing Officer, where you will have the opportunity to shape and lead innovative marketing strategies in a supportive and collaborative environment. With a strong focus on employee development and a culture that values data-driven decision making, this role offers not only competitive compensation but also equity participation, ensuring that your contributions are recognised and rewarded. Located in Harrogate, you'll enjoy a vibrant community with access to a wealth of resources and networking opportunities, making it an ideal place for ambitious professionals looking to make a significant impact.
