UK Head of Growth

UK (Hybrid)

Salary Not AvailableSenior LevelFull time

Posted 3 months ago

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Job Summary

Own and scale Medik8's end-to-end customer acquisition across paid and organic channels, leading a small growth team to deliver high‑quality, scalable funnels from awareness to conversion.

  • Growth Ownership: Define the full-funnel acquisition roadmap across Paid Search, Paid Social, SEO, Affiliates, Influencer, Display, and Amazon, with budget responsibility.
  • Cross-Functional Execution: Align eCommerce, Retention, Brand, Social, Influencer, and Content to deliver joined-up journeys and improved LTV.
  • Team & Performance: Lead internal specialists and agency partners, optimize campaigns with A/B testing and MMM, and forecast performance to guide investments.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • At Medik8, we are in an exciting phase of growth and are looking for a highly capable, data-led Head of Growth to own and evolve our customer acquisition strategy.
  • Reporting directly to the Director of eCommerce, you will have ownership of both budget and strategy to shape, scale, and execute acquisition across multiple digital channels.
  • This is a high-impact leadership role, ideal for someone who enjoys working in fast-paced environments and is motivated by building scalable, commercially effective growth strategies within a collaborative, values-led business.
  • You will be responsible for driving customer growth across paid digital channels (PPC), SEO, and Amazon, while leading and developing a growing team of two internal specialists and partnering closely with external agency teams.
  • You will play a key role in shaping and delivering Medik8’s customer acquisition strategy, ensuring we attract high-quality customers across all digital touchpoints and continue to scale sustainably.
  • You will work closely with teams across eCommerce, Retention, Brand, Social, Influencer, and Content to deliver joined-up, high-performing customer journeys.
  • Full-Funnel Strategy: Define and execute a holistic customer acquisition roadmap that aligns with eCommerce and business goals.
  • Secure stakeholder buy-in and drive performance across all digital channels (Paid Search, Paid Social, SEO, Affiliates, Influencer, Display, and Amazon).
  • Agency & In-House Leadership: Direct and mentor internal teams and external agency partners.

Requirements

  • Experience in customer acquisition across paid and organic channels within a D2C environment (beauty or skincare experience is beneficial but not essential)
  • Strong analytical and commercial mindset, with confidence working with performance data and customer insights
  • Experience leading internal teams and external agency partners
  • A track record of turning strategic goals into practical, high-impact execution
  • A collaborative and adaptable approach, with experience working in fast-paced, cross-functional environments
  • A proactive mindset focused on continuous improvement and learning

Benefits

  • Wellbeing: 25 days holiday + bank holidays, Flexible & Hybrid working, Private Medical Insurance, Mental Health support.
  • Rewards: 75% Discount + Annual Product Allowance, Annual Performance Bonus, Long Service Awards.
  • Growth: Up-skilling support, regular Lunch & Learns, Flexible Career opportunities.
  • Impact: 2 Volunteering days per year, Matched Charitable Giving Scheme.
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Medik8

Founded in 2009 by UK scientists, Medik8 is a British dermatological skincare brand, globally renowned for age-defying heroes that deliver results without compromise. We simplify the route to great skin through the highest quality, most efficacious and trusted dermatological skincare. Pioneering the simple but effective CSA Philosophy in 2009; vitamin C + sunscreen by day, vitamin A by night. The secret to glowing, youthful skin.Every Medik8 product combines results-driven, scientific skincare for all skin types. Clinically proven via independent studies, robustly researched and rigorously tested. Recommended by experts, dermatologists and professional therapists around the world. We craft and manufacture virtually everything ourselves from our ISO-certified Innovation Centre, just outside London, UK. Harnessing the highest quality ingredients alongside patented technologies (many of which are unique to us), means every product meets consistent UK standards of excellence.We are also proud to be 1 of only 66 beauty manufacturers worldwide to be B CorpTM certified. When you buy Medik8, you can be assured you’re not compromising on sustainability values like helping to reduce carbon and plastic waste or prioritising renewable energy.Our core company values are;We work with IntegrityWe cherish our CommunityWe are passionate ExpertsWe are truly Innovative

Founded in 2009
Elstree, England, GBR
265 employees (46 in marketing)

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
1.3M
Monthly Google Ads Budget
$14.1K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
35.2%
Direct
52.4%
Referral
5.3%
Social
5.7%
Paid
1.2%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~265

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
34 (13% of company)
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
4

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