Performance Specialist

Performance Specialist

Full-Time 50000 - 60000 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
The Candidate Ltd

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Launch and grow a new Performance Marketing division, delivering innovative digital strategies.
  • Company: A respected media agency with a focus on growth and innovation.
  • Benefits: Opportunity to shape a new division and make a real impact.
  • Other info: Join a dynamic team with opportunities for career advancement.
  • Why this job: Be a key player in building something from the ground up and driving measurable results.
  • Qualifications: Experience in performance marketing and expertise in Google Ads and Meta Ads.

The predicted salary is between 50000 - 60000 £ per year.

A highly respected and growing media agency is looking for a driven Performance Specialist to launch and lead its brand-new Performance Marketing division. This role is perfect for an ambitious performance marketer who combines commercial thinking with hands-on expertise and is excited by the challenge of creating a high-performing function within an established agency. This is a rare opportunity to build something from the ground up, take ownership of a key growth area, and make a real impact on the future direction of the business. The successful candidate will work directly with agency leadership, shape the performance offering, win new clients and deliver campaigns that drive measurable results.

What You’ll Be Doing

  • Launch and grow the agency’s Performance Marketing division.
  • Develop innovative digital strategies that deliver real business results.
  • Manage and optimise campaigns across paid media platforms.
  • Support new business pitches and help win exciting new clients.
  • Build strong client relationships and uncover growth opportunities.
  • Turn performance data into actionable insights and recommendations.
  • Become the agency’s go-to expert for performance marketing.
  • Help shape and grow a future team as the division expands.

What They’re Looking For

  • Proven experience in performance marketing within an agency environment.
  • Strong expertise across Google Ads, Meta Ads and other paid media platforms.
  • A track record of delivering ROI, leads, and business growth.
  • Commercially minded with a passion for driving results.
  • Confident presenting ideas and building client relationships.
  • Highly analytical, proactive, and comfortable taking ownership.
  • Experience supporting or leading new business pitches.

Performance Specialist employer: The Candidate Ltd

Join a highly respected and growing media agency that offers an exciting opportunity for a Performance Specialist to lead the launch of a brand-new Performance Marketing division. With a strong focus on innovation and measurable results, the company fosters a collaborative work culture that encourages personal growth and professional development. Employees benefit from hands-on experience, direct interaction with agency leadership, and the chance to shape the future direction of the business in a dynamic and supportive environment.

The Candidate Ltd

Contact Details:

The Candidate Ltd Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Performance Specialist

Performance Marketing
Digital Strategy Development
Campaign Management
Paid Media Platforms
Google Ads
Meta Ads
ROI Analysis