Head of Performance Marketing

Touch of Talent has been engaged to recruit a Head of Performance Marketing for a leading Marketing agency working with growth-focused consumer and lifestyle brands, organisations recognised for their advanced digital maturity and performance ambitions.This agency has built its success on a blend of analytical rigour, innovation, and client partnership, helping ambitious brands achieve meaningful growth through measurable media strategy.It’s an opportunity to shape how high-growth brands connect strategy, creativity, and performance, driving outcomes that genuinely move the needle.You’ll oversee performance strategy across Paid Search and Programmatic, lead a high-calibre team, and partner with senior stakeholders to advance media innovation and effectiveness.Core Areas of OwnershipLeadership & StrategyDefine and lead the agency’s performance marketing vision across Paid Search and Programmatic.Build, mentor, and inspire a team of high-performing specialists to deliver measurable growth.Establish scalable processes, best practices, and reporting frameworks across all accounts.Partner with agency leadership to evolve the performance offering and embed innovation in every client strategy.Client Growth & PartnershipsAct as the senior strategic lead for key client relationships, translating business goals into media strategy.Collaborate with client services, analytics, and creative teams to deliver integrated, results-driven campaigns.Identify and drive new growth opportunities within existing accounts through data-led optimisation and innovation.Support new business development through strategic insights, pitch input, and onboarding excellence.Channel Excellence, Innovation & InsightsOversee campaign execution and optimisation across all paid media channels, ensuring KPIs are consistently met.Champion platform innovation, automation, and emerging tools to maintain performance leadership.Partner with analytics teams to build advanced measurement frameworks focused on attribution and ROI.Translate performance data into clear, actionable insights that inform client strategy and agency growthExperience & Background9+ years’ experience in performance or digital marketing, ideally within an agency environment.Proven track record leading teams across Paid Search and Programmatic channels.Experience working with growth-focused consumer brands or organisations with complex digital ecosystems.Analytical mindset - fluent in interpreting data, attribution, and optimisation metrics.Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder-management skills.Experience managing large-scale budgets and developing long-term performance roadmaps.Key Skills & CapabilitiesDemonstrates strategic leadership, setting a clear vision, aligning teams, and driving measurable outcomes through structure, insight, and collaboration.Combines strong commercial acumen with a deep understanding of how performance marketing contributes to broader business growth and client success.Possesses advanced expertise across Paid Search, Paid Social, and Programmatic, connecting platform detail and analytics to strategic intent and innovation.Communicates with clarity and influence, building trusted relationships with senior stakeholders and translating complex data into actionable direction.Leads with empathy and accountability, fostering a culture of high performance, curiosity, and continuous improvement across the team.Confidential SearchThis opportunity is being managed by Touch of Talent.If you’re a performance leader ready to take on your next strategic challenge, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now for a discreet discussion.