Head of Paid Media

4 weeks ago


Manchester, United Kingdom THG Full time
About THG

We're a fast-paced, global technology group that specializes in taking brands directly to consumers. Our portfolio includes leading brands and sites such as Myprotein, ESPA, LOOKFANTASTIC, and Cult Beauty, all powered by our fully integrated digital commerce ecosystem, THG Ingenuity.

We handle everything in-house, from technology and content creation to e-commerce, marketing, manufacturing, new product development, and logistics. This comprehensive approach enables us to fully realize our vision and maintain our leadership in a rapidly evolving global industry.

Life at THG Beauty

We're home to market-leading websites like Lookfantastic, Skinstore, Dermstore, Cult Beauty, and the beauty subscription box brand Glossybox. Our portfolio of premium brands includes ESPA, Ameliorate, and Grow Gorgeous, all loved and trusted by millions of fans worldwide. We partner with a network of over 19,000 influencers to ensure brands can reach their audience anywhere in the world.

This is an exciting time to join our team.

Why be a Head of Paid Media at THG?

This is a brand-new vacancy for our Beauty Brands team, reporting directly to our Marketing Director, Joe Squire. The role has a global remit, with a significant focus on the USA in the first few months, offering a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to broaden their international experience. You'll manage a Paid Media Manager from day one and support the continued growth of the team.

As the Head of Paid Media, you'll:

  1. Develop and implement the overall performance marketing strategy for THG Beauty Brands in all territories.
  2. Prepare and manage the marketing budget, setting KPIs and targets for ROI for every channel. Work closely with the finance team and Marketing Director to take ownership of marketing COS.
  3. Collaborate with key marketing partners to drive new strategies, enhance partnerships, and deliver marketing budgets.
  4. Identify innovative opportunities in new marketing avenues, keeping THG Brands at the forefront of the digital marketing industry.
  5. Explore opportunities to drive forward platform enhancements to position ourselves ahead of the market.
  6. Develop a 3-year strategic plan to position us in a better place than our competitors.
What skills and experience do I need for this role?

You'll need:

  1. 5+ years' experience in managing online marketing campaigns across multiple platforms.
  2. Confidence and experience managing seven-figure budgets.
  3. Experience managing and developing a performance team, including management of Managers.
  4. A numerically-literate and detail-oriented individual.
  5. First-hand experience with 3rd party platforms - SA360, Smartly preferred.
What's in it for me?

We offer:

  1. Access to bespoke development programs designed and developed by our in-house L&D team.
  2. Continued development through our upskilling program delivered in partnership with an industry-leading training provider.

We also offer:

  1. 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
  2. Enhanced maternity and paternity pay, depending on length of service.
  3. Up to 10 days compassionate leave.
  4. Buy back up to 3 days each year.
  5. Unlock 2 days volunteer leave after 12 months.

We prioritize your wellbeing with:

  1. Access to face-to-face and virtual appointments with our in-house GP.
  2. Access to our in-house CBT therapist.
  3. Access to our 247 Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) provided by Bupa.
  4. State-of-the-art on-site gym.
  5. Access to our on-site physio.

We also offer:

  1. Save up to 12% on the cost of personal tech through our salary sacrifice scheme.
  2. Subsidized bus pass from Manchester City Centre to our ICON office.
  3. Up to 50% staff discount on THG brands.
  4. On-site staff shop.
  5. Access to on-site barber.
  6. Refer a friend and get up to £1000 when they pass their probation.
  7. Anniversary gifts when you hit 5 and 10 years of service.

We're an equal opportunities employer, committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace that allows everyone to thrive. We strongly encourage all candidates from all backgrounds and identities to apply.

Please email if you require any additional support or need to make any adjustments to our recruitment process. You don't need to disclose your disability or condition; just let us know what support you need or changes you need to make.

THG is proud to be a Disability Confident Committed employer. If you're invited to interview, please let us know if there are any reasonable adjustments we can make to the recruitment process that will enable you to perform to the best of your ability.

THG is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and hence welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

Due to the high volumes of applications our opportunities attract, it sometimes takes us time to review and consider them all. We endeavour to respond to every application we receive within 14 days. If you haven't heard from us within that time frame or should you have any specific questions about this or other applications for positions at THG, please contact one of our Talent team to discuss further.



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