Head of Marketing

London, UK (Hybrid)

£90K/yr – £110K/yrSenior LevelFull time

Posted 7 weeks ago

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Job Summary

Own and optimize the multi-site ecommerce marketing engine: lead performance driven strategy, own paid and content channels, manage a content led editorial with SEO alignment, and coordinate CRO with a cross functional team.

  • Own paid, organic, and content driven acquisition across six sites with KPI focus on ROAS, CPA, conversion, and traffic.
  • Lead Senior Content Managers and freelancers; partner with Head of Digital and SEO Director on keyword strategy and on page optimization.
  • Translate analytics into actionable bets, report ROI to leadership, drive channel ROI improvements and grow the affiliate program.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Own the marketing strategy with a clear focus on performance, acquisition, and revenue contribution
  • Manage a team of Senior Content Managers, Freelance Writers, Videographer, Social Media Manager, Affiliate Marketing Manager
  • Set and manage KPIs across all channels: organic traffic, paid media ROAS, conversion rates, and cost per acquisition
  • Drive continuous improvement in channel-level ROI and report results to senior leadership
  • Lead and develop two Senior Content Managers and oversee all freelance content production
  • Set editorial strategy aligned to search intent, SEO priorities, and conversion goals
  • Ensure content output — written, video, and social — serves acquisition objectives across all six websites
  • Collaborate closely with the Head of Digital and SEO Director on keyword strategy and on-page optimisation
  • Own paid media strategy and budget across search, display, and social channels
  • Oversee affiliate marketing programme, including partner recruitment, commission structures, and performance tracking
  • Provide strategic direction for social media and video content, keeping output commercially relevant
  • Manage the in-house videographer and social media resource to maximise reach and engagement that drives acquisition
  • Work alongside the Head of Digital on shared resources (designers and developers) to ensure marketing-led projects are delivered on time
  • Partner with the Head of Digital on data and analytics to build a joined-up view of customer journeys and acquisition performance
  • Contribute to website strategy

Requirements

  • Proven track record in a senior marketing role within an ecommerce, transactional, or lead-generation business
  • Strong performance marketing mindset - demonstrates commercial results, not just reach or awareness metrics
  • Hands-on experience leading content teams and setting editorial strategy tied to SEO and conversion
  • Fluency in paid media channels (PPC, paid social) with budget management experience
  • Experience with affiliate marketing programme management
  • Credibility to lead and inspire Senior Content Managers- strong marketing expertise is essential for this
  • Data-literate: comfortable interpreting analytics and making decisions based on performance data
  • Experience working across multiple websites or digital properties
  • Familiarity with company formation, legal services, or fintech verticals
  • Experience working alongside digital/technical teams on CRO and UX-driven projects
  • Understanding of SEO strategy at a directorial level (able to brief and challenge the SEO Director

Benefits

  • £90-110k and comprehensive benefits package
  • Hybrid working model
  • Real opportunities for progression as the business scales
  • The chance to influence both customer experience and product development
  • A culture that values ownership, impact, and continuous learning
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1st Formations

1st Formations is the UK's leading company formation agent. Founded in 2014, we have formed over 1 million companies and assisted many thousands of clients to grow their business with expert advice on limited companies, reporting requirements, and corporate governance. Customer service excellence is the driving force of what we do. Our highly trained team is devoted to supporting our customers before, during, and after the company formation process. As a certified B Corp, we are committed to purpose-driven business and have long championed initiatives that advance equality, foster inclusion, and drive sustainable growth.

Founded in 2014
London, England, GBR
92 employees (11 in marketing)

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
306.4K
Monthly Google Ads Budget
$421
Traffic Source Mix
Search
48.5%
Direct
41%
Referral
6.8%
Social
2.4%
Paid
1.1%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~94

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
6 (7% of company)
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
2