Head of Performance

We’re partnering with a fast-growing, forward-thinking digital agency based in the North West to find a commercially driven Head of Performance to lead and scale their performance offering. This is a senior leadership role for someone who blends strategic thinking with deep channel expertise and a strong commercial mindset who’s still hands‑on in the ad accounts.

You’ll own the performance strategy across key client accounts and shape the future of the agency’s performance division. You’ll lead a talented team across paid media and performance channels, drive commercial outcomes for clients, and play a key role in agency growth.

They are committed to doing things differently. The culture is built around high performance without burnout, a 4 day working week, hybrid flexible working and an environment where people develop quickly, produce brilliant work and enjoy the journey.

What you’ll be doing…

• Lead the agency’s performance marketing function across Paid Search, Paid Social, and support on other digital acquisition channels
• Build high-level performance strategies aligned to client commercial objectives, Introduce best-in-class testing, measurement, and optimisation methodologies
• Act as senior strategic lead across key client accounts and pitches, identify opportunities for client growth and retention.
• Translate client goals into measurable performance frameworks and growth plans
• Drive forecasting, budgeting, and ROI modelling across accounts
• Develop, mentor, and scale a high-performing performance team
• Contribute to agency positioning, thought leadership, and new business activity

What we’re looking for…

• Proven experience leading performance marketing at a senior level
• Deep expertise across core paid channels and performance strategy
• Strong commercial acumen
• Experience managing and developing high‑performing teams
• Confident client leader and presenter at senior stakeholder level