Head of Acquisition

3 days ago

London Area, United Kingdom Kavee Full time

Location:

London (Hybrid – 2 days per week in central London)

Salary:

Up to £70,000 + Benefits

About Us

Founded by ex-McKinsey's,
Kavee

is the global D2C leader in small pet care and a high-growth scale-up powered by a strong operating system.

Now, at a pivotal stage of our journey, we're hiring a
Head of Acquisition

to own and scale our performance marketing function — driving measurable growth across Paid Search, Paid Social, SEO, and new channel expansion.

The Role

As
Head of Acquisition

, you'll play a key leadership role in accelerating our customer acquisition engine.

You'll lead our acquisition strategy across multiple markets, lead on experimentation and channel diversification, and collaborate with an excellent SEO agency to expand our organic footprint.

You'll work cross-functionally with e-commerce, creative, and CRM to deliver consistent and profitable growth.

This is a high-impact, hands-on role for someone who loves balancing performance, strategy, and creativity and thrives in a fast-paced, data-led environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and scale paid media performance across Meta, TikTok, Google Ads, and emerging channels.
  • Own acquisition targets and media efficiency metrics (CAC, ROAS, Revenue).
  • Launch and test new growth channels, creative formats, and audience strategies.
  • Manage our SEO strategy in partnership with an SEO agency, driving growth in organic acquisition.
  • Maintain a strong experimentation framework for campaign and funnel optimisation.
  • Mentor a Social Media Manager who supports paid and organic content.
  • Partner with E-commerce, Creative, and CRM teams to ensure cohesive customer journeys from acquisition to retention.
  • Analyse and present performance data, driving actionable insights and decision-making across markets.

Experience & Skills

  • 4+ years of experience in performance marketing or acquisition within DTC e-commerce.
  • Hands-on experience across Meta Ads, TikTok Ads, and Google Ads.
  • Strong analytical mindset, comfortable owning budgets and delivering against ROAS and CAC goals.
  • Proven track record of testing and scaling new channels to diversify growth.
  • Bonus: experience driving performance in the US market.

What's in It for You?

  • Competitive salary of £70,000.
  • 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
  • Pension contributions to support your future.
  • Hybrid working (2 days per week in our London office).

Our Philosophy

We hire leaders who are a combination of
bright thinkers

,
efficient planners

, and
confident doers

.

We are
bootstrapped

. Our budgets are directly tied to our ability to create value for ourselves and are revised according to our successes and failures.

We are
agile, analytical and act fast

. Agility defines our mode of action and ensures our survival.

Our Values

  • Act as one team
  • Be self-disciplined
  • Be a solution seeker
  • Be hungry for achievement

  • Head of Acquisitions

    2 weeks ago

    London Area, United Kingdom SolvTalent Full time

    Head of Acquisitions – Retail Expansion (UK-wide)Full-time | £Negotiable Are you ready to lead strategic property expansion for a fast-growing retail brand? A dynamic and ambitious retail business – operating nationally and opening new flagship locations across the UK – is seeking a Head of Acquisitions to define, drive and deliver its next phase of...

  • Head of Acquisitions

    2 weeks ago

    London Area, United Kingdom SolvTalent Full time

    Head of Acquisitions – Retail Expansion (UK-wide) Full-time | £Negotiable Are you ready to lead strategic property expansion for a fast-growing retail brand? A dynamic and ambitious retail business – operating nationally and opening new flagship locations across the UK – is seeking a Head of Acquisitions to define, drive and deliver its next phase of...

  • Head of Acquisitions

    5 days ago

    London Area, United Kingdom British Film Institute (BFI) Full time £65,743 - £77,907 per year

    Salary: £65,943 - £77,907 per annumFixed Term Contract:9 monthsWe are looking for an experienced Head of Acquisitions to lead the BFI's film acquisition strategy during a period of maternity leave, securing high-profile titles that drive audience growth and revenue while supporting our cultural mission under 'Screen Culture 2033'. This fixed term role...

  • Head of Talent Acquisition and Employer Brand

    2 weeks ago

    London, United Kingdom TRG Head Office Full time

    **About us** We're The Restaurant Group (TRG for short) and we're one of the UK's biggest hospitality businesses. Were a significant player in the UK casual dining market, operating over 400 restaurants and pubs including Wagamama, Frankie and Benny's, Chiquito, and Brunning & Price. Our diverse portfolio of brands provides something for everyone, and we are...

  • Head of Digital

    3 days ago

    London, United Kingdom Blu Digital Full time

    Head of Digital - AcquisitionLondon  My client is an established beauty online retail business based in London looking for a Head of Acquisition. This is a fantastic opportunity to join them at this crucial time in their growth period and be responsible for driving their customer acquisition. You will be responsible for maximising customer acquisition by...

  • Head of Talent Acquisition

    7 days ago

    London, United Kingdom Career Legal Full time

    Our client is an innovative and international Law Firm currently recruiting driven and analytical Head of Talent Acquisition to join their growing team in their London offices on a permanent basis. The main responsibilities for the Head of Talent Acquisition will be to establish a Global Talent Acquisition function, ensuring that the strategy, function and...

  • Talent Acquisition Administrator

    2 weeks ago

    London Area, United Kingdom Fladgate LLP Full time

    Title: Talent Acquisition AdministratorDepartment: People (HR)Reporting to: Head of Talent AcquisitionROLE DESCRIPTIONThe People (HR) DepartmentThis is a fantastic opportunity to join a close-knit, friendly and supportive department, predominantly supporting the Talent Acquisition team. The People Department (which encompasses HR Operations, Talent...

  • Head of Acquisition Marketing

    5 days ago

    London, United Kingdom Candidate Source Ltd Full time

    Due to a new phase of growth, this Head of Acquisition Marketing opportunity is a newly created role to help set a new go-to-market and customer acquisition strategy. You will be joining an exciting and successful scaleup that has disrupted the ed-techsector. The business is an indispensable partner to education leaders across England, improving the school...

  • Head of Acquisitions

    3 weeks ago

    London, United Kingdom Solv Talent Full time

    Head of Acquisitions – Retail Expansion (UK-wide) Full-time | £Negotiable Are you ready to lead strategic property expansion for a fast-growing retail brand? A dynamic and ambitious retail business – operating nationally and opening new flagship locations across the UK – is seeking a Head of Acquisitions to define, drive and deliver its next phase of...

  • Head of Acquisitions

    2 weeks ago

    London, United Kingdom SolvTalent Full time

    Head of Acquisitions – Retail Expansion (UK-wide) Full-time | £Negotiable Are you ready to lead strategic property expansion for a fast-growing retail brand? A dynamic and ambitious retail business – operating nationally and opening new flagship locations across the UK – is seeking a Head of Acquisitions to define, drive and deliver its next phase of...