Head of Marketing

UK (Hybrid)

Salary Not AvailableSenior LevelFull time

Posted 2 months ago

Job Summary

Own and scale the growth function across international markets by delivering a customer-led strategy and executing integrated campaigns, CRM deployment, and data-driven optimization while building a high-performance marketing and customer experience team.

  • Lead CRM deployment and data-driven optimization
  • Drive international expansion through new hubs and partnerships
  • Oversee campaigns and agency partnerships

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Growth Strategy Development and Implementation: Develop and execute a comprehensive, customer-focused marketing strategy aligned with the three-year growth plan. Design and execute strategies to attract new customers through paid (e.g., SEM, paid ads) and organic channels (e.g., SEO, social media, partnerships). Develop and oversee initiatives to retain customers across digital platforms and at physical events. Strengthen and unify the Brand, ensuring consistent messaging and creative expression across all channels. Define and launch marketing strategies for new international hubs, events and products.
  • Digital and CRM: Lead the deployment of CRM, introducing automation and conversion frameworks. Embed data analytics and performance marketing to improve ROI Champion the use of AI and automation tools to drive efficiency and innovation within the marketing team.
  • Campaigns and Activation: Oversee integrated campaigns to drive racing occupancy and brand awareness. Manage external agencies and suppliers to ensure creative excellence and performance accountability.
  • Leadership and Team Development: Build and lead a growth team at our UK HQ, managing talent across marketing and customer experience functions.

Requirements

  • To be successful in this role, you will be an experienced and commercially minded marketing professional with a proven track record of driving customer-led growth within fast-paced, consumer-facing environments. You will be comfortable operating across multiple sites and international markets, combining strategic thinking with a hands-on approach to delivery.
  • You will be able to demonstrate:
  • Significant experience in developing and executing marketing strategies that deliver measurable business growth.
  • Proven success in leading CRM initiatives and digital transformation programmes.
  • Strong campaign planning, management and execution skills, with the ability to deliver impactful results.
  • Experience managing and optimising the performance of creative, social media and digital marketing agencies.
  • Excellent commercial acumen, including budget management, performance analysis and return on investment (ROI) measurement.
  • Strong analytical and numerical skills, with the ability to use data and insights to inform decision-making and drive continuous improvement.
  • A collaborative and transparent leadership style, demonstrating empathy, accountability and the ability to build strong stakeholder relationships.
  • A resilient, proactive and adaptable approach, with the ability to thrive in a high-growth, fast-paced business environment.

Benefits

  • Casual dress
  • Financial planning services
  • Free parking
  • Health & wellbeing programme
  • Life insurance
  • On-site parking
  • Private medical insurance
  • Work from home
  • Private medical insurance
  • Pension scheme with salary sacrifice option
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Smedley Group

Using F1 technology to solve complex problems, fast.

Founded in 2020
Banbury, England, GBR
27 employees (2 in marketing)

Salaries

Head of Marketing median pay in the United Kingdom

£70K/yr

Most earn £63K to £83K. Based on 40 salaries, including bonus and equity.

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Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
2 (7% of company)
Median Tenure
0.9 years
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
2

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
1.5K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
39.4%
Direct
49.8%
Referral
6.2%
Social
3.6%
Paid
1%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~26
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Head of Marketing

Smedley Group · UK · Hybrid