Head of Performance Marketing in Bristol

As Head of Performance Marketing, you will lead paid media and CRM strategy and execution, driving efficient, scalable growth through data-led optimization, testing and insight. This is a senior marketing leadership role with clear ownership of performance marketing ROI, customer acquisition cost, and customer value across key markets.

Working closely with the Chief Marketing Officer and cross-functional teams including Brand, Content, SEO, Digital Experience, Finance and branch leadership, you will shape channel strategy, manage budgets and partners, and make performance marketing impact visible across the business. If you are excited by commercial accountability, team leadership and measurable growth, we'd love to hear from you.

• Lead the strategy and execution of paid media and CRM activity to deliver efficient, scalable growth.
• Own performance marketing plans across brands and markets, aligned to commercial targets and demand requirements.
• Manage the UK paid media and CRM budget, including annual planning, quarterly reforecasting and spend optimisation.
• Oversee execution for the US and Australia markets in partnership with internal teams and agency partners.
• Monitor, analyse and report on channel performance, turning data into clear, actionable commercial insights.
• Develop reporting that links channel activity to outcomes such as CAC, ROAS, conversion, lead quality and revenue contribution.
• Identify opportunities to improve landing page performance and conversion in partnership with Digital Experience.
• Work closely with Brand and Content teams to ensure campaigns are supported by effective creative and messaging.
• Build strong relationships with senior stakeholders, including branch MDs, sales, product, finance and the executive team.
• Manage agency and partner relationships to ensure high-quality delivery, innovation and accountability.
• Lead and develop performance marketing capability within the business, setting clear objectives and driving continuous improvement.

• Strong experience in performance marketing leadership, with deep expertise in paid media and CRM.
• A proven track record of delivering growth through optimisation, testing and data-led decision making.
• Strong commercial acumen, with experience managing budgets, forecasting spend and improving ROI.
• Confidence interpreting and communicating performance metrics such as CAC, ROAS, conversion rates and customer value.
• The ability to turn complex data into clear, credible recommendations for a wide range of stakeholders.
• Experience working cross-functionally with brand, content, digital, sales, finance and senior leadership teams.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with the confidence to influence at executive level.
• Experience managing internal specialists, agencies or external partners to deliver strong results.
• A collaborative, proactive and accountable approach, with a focus on continuous improvement.

You don't need to meet every requirement. If you're motivated, passionate, and think you'd be a great fit, we would love to hear from you. As an equal opportunities employer, we're committed to making our recruitment process inclusive, accessible, and welcoming for everyone. If you require any adjustments or accommodations to support you during the recruitment process, please let us know.

• Annual discretionary performance (individual and company related) bonus
• 25 days annual leave, rising by one day each year to a maximum of 28 days
• Day off on your birthday
• Enhanced parental leave
• Employer pension contribution
• Employee Assistance Program
• Volunteering leave
• Designated learning and development time

At Inside Travel Group, we value Knowledge, Friendliness, Passion, Determination, Quality, and Integrity. We believe in creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome, supported, and inspired to do their best work. We celebrate the different cultures, perspectives, lifestyles, and experiences that shape our team, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and communities.

We will be reviewing and interviewing candidates on a rolling basis, so we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible. Due to the high volume of applications, we may close the application process before the stated deadline if we receive enough qualified candidates. Please note that all applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK. While we do not provide visa sponsorship, applications from candidates on valid, time-limited visas are welcome.