Head of Digital

HEAD OF DIGITAL£60,000-£70,000 OTE, DOEHybrid working, 2 days working from homeSenior leadership opportunity with full ownership of the digital functionReal autonomy to shape digital strategy, build the team, drive commercial performance and influence future growthAbout The ClientWe're working with a fast growing, full service media agency that's making a real impact through bold ideas, smart strategy and insight-led marketing.The agency partners with ambitious brands across media planning and buying, content creation, digital marketing and performance strategy, helping them cut through the noise, connect with the right audiences and deliver measurable results.Following continued growth, they're now looking for a Head of Digital to lead the next phase of their digital offering. This is a senior opportunity to take full ownership of the function, shape the strategy, build a high-performing team and play a key role in the wider leadership team.The BenefitsCompetitive salary of £60,000-£70,000 OTE, DOEHybrid working, 2 days working from homeBirthday day offCompany pensionRegular team away days and social eventsOn-site parkingThe Head of Digital RoleAs Head of Digital, you'll take full ownership of the digital function, reporting directly into the Senior Leadership Team.You'll set and lead digital strategy across all key disciplines, own commercial performance, build and develop a high-performing team, and act as a senior voice across client relationships and new business.This is a hands on leadership role. You'll be close enough to the work to spot a weak brief, challenge a flawed forecast and improve delivery standards, while also being senior enough to lead board-level conversations with confidence.Key ResponsibilitiesStrategy and LeadershipSet the digital strategy and translate it into a practical working plan the team can execute againstOwn team structure, culture and performance, making clear decisions on where the function needs to evolveRepresent digital at leadership level and raise standards across tools, processes and ways of workingDrive adoption of new approaches that improve client outcomes and commercial performanceClient and CommercialTurn client objectives into clear digital strategies with a route to measurable outcomesHold senior client relationships directly, including challenging conversations around performance and numbersOwn forecasting, utilisation and profitability across the functionMaintain visibility of margin by account, not just topline revenueLead on new business activity, from pitch strategy through to proposals and presentationsTeam DevelopmentLead, develop and retain digital specialists across paid media, SEO and analyticsBuild clear career paths with meaningful progression criteriaWork closely with creative, e-commerce and client services teams to ensure digital operates as part of a joined-up agency modelCreate a high-performance culture without compromising standards or team retentionDelivery and PerformanceSet the standard for planning, activation and reporting across digital channelsIdentify quality and consistency issues before they reach the clientImprove tools, processes and workflows where they add valueRemove or refine processes that are no longer supporting delivery or commercial goalsHead of Digital Essential SkillsSenior leadership experience within digital marketingExperience owning a forecast, P&L or commercial performance, not just managing a teamStrong working knowledge of paid media and SEOEnough understanding of analytics and e-commerce to challenge specialists crediblyProven track record of building, developing and retaining digital teamsMulti-sector B2C experienceStrong commercial awareness, including the ability to read a P&L, defend margin and make the case for investmentConfident communicator across senior clients, internal leadership and new business pitchesExperience managing distributed or hybrid teams while maintaining high standardsNice To HaveAgency backgroundExposure to e-commerce and analytics disciplinesTo Be ConsideredPlease either apply through this advert or email me directly via .For further information, please call me on 01244 739 369 / 07719 051 883.By applying for this role, you give express consent for us to process and submit, subject to required skills, your application to our client in conjunction with this vacancy only.Key SkillsDigital Strategy, Digital Marketing, Paid Media, SEO, PPC, Analytics, E-commerce, Performance Marketing, Forecasting, P&L, Commercial Strategy, Team Leadership, Client Strategy, New Business, Media Agency, Campaign Management, Reporting, Digital TransformationTPBN1_UKTJ