Head of Performance

Job title : Head of Performance
Location : Victoria
Job type : Permanent or Full Time
Job reference : 1674053
We are partnering with a high-growth, digitally sophisticated organisation to appoint a Head of Performance a pivotal leadership role responsible for driving sustainable, profitable growth through best-in-class performance marketing, analytics and optimisation.

This is an opportunity for a commercially minded performance leader who thrives in fast-moving environments, enjoys building capability, and wants to own outcomes end-to-end.

The Opportunity
  
Reporting into the executive leadership team, this role will lead the organisation’s performance function across paid media, conversion optimisation, data and analytics. You will play a critical role in shaping growth strategy, translating insight into action, and ensuring investment decisions are grounded in data and impact.

You’ll be both strategic and hands-on setting direction while remaining close to the detail.

Key Responsibilities
  • Own strategy, execution and optimisation across core performance channels including Meta (Facebook & Instagram), Google Search, Shopping and YouTube, alongside emerging paid platforms.
  • Lead and optimise paid media investment (e.g. Meta, Google, emerging platforms), with clear accountability for ROI and CAC
  • Develop and evolve measurement frameworks, attribution models and reporting to support commercial decision-making
  • Partner closely with brand, creative, eCommerce, product and technology teams to maximise conversion and customer lifetime value
  • Build, mentor and lead a high-performing internal team, alongside agency partners where required
  • Identify opportunities for experimentation, innovation and continuous improvement across the funnel
  • Provide clear, actionable insights to senior stakeholders, translating performance data into business outcomes
About You
  • Proven experience in a senior performance, growth or digital leadership role within a fast-paced  consumer-led environment
  • Deep expertise across paid media, analytics, attribution and optimisation
  • You bring strong hands-on experience across core performance channels including Meta and Google, with the ability to stay close to execution while operating at a strategic level.
  • Strong commercial acumen, with a track record of scaling growth efficiently
  • Comfortable operating at both strategic and executional levels
  • Confident influencing at executive level and working cross-functionally
  • A natural leader who enjoys building capability, culture and accountability
Why This Role?
  • Senior, high-impact leadership position with genuine ownership
  • Opportunity to shape performance strategy in a business entering its next phase of growth
  • High level of autonomy, influence and exposure to executive decision-making
  • Work with ambitious, values-driven leaders in a collaborative environment
Next Steps 

If you’re ready to lead with intent and drive meaningful impact, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now to help shape the next phase of a fast-growing brand.