Contract Head of Performance Marketing

  • Spectrum IT Recruitment
  • Reading, Oxfordshire
  • Oct 16, 2025
Contractor Marketing

Job Description

Contract Head of Performance Marketing

Duration: 3 months (immediate start)

IR35 Status: Outside IR35

Location: Fully Remote Working

We're supporting a fast-scaling ecommerce marketplace in their search for a Contract Head of Performance Marketing to join during a critical trading period.

This outside IR35 role offers a unique opportunity to make an immediate impact in a data-driven, international business. The Head of Performance marketing will need add immediate value by rolling up your sleeves, driving results, and optimising digital performance at pace.

This is a hands-on role where you'll be in the platforms, optimising performance, and pushing for continuous improvement across high-performing channels.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Take ownership of Google Shopping (PMax + Standard) and Bing campaigns - audit, optimise, and scale
  • Use tools like Feedonomics, Channable, Upp.ai to ensure best-in-class feed performance
  • Collaborate closely with data science to leverage propensity modelling, automation, and ML-driven segmentation
  • Drive customer activation strategies across CRM and affiliate channels
  • Leverage SQL and analytics tools to report on performance and spot quick wins
  • Work cross-functionally to ensure performance marketing efforts are aligned with trading priorities

Key Skills:

  • Strong hands-on experience in Google Shopping feed optimisation, and data-led campaign management
  • Solid background in ecommerce or online marketplaces during peak/trading periods
  • Comfortable with data tools and working alongside technical teams
  • A sharp eye for commercial opportunities and the ability to execute quickly
  • Able to balance detail and delivery, driving performance while staying close to the numbers
  • Experience in fast-paced and agile environments

If you're a hands-on contract digital marketer with deep performance expertise and the ability to hit the ground running in a high-growth ecommerce business, apply now by submitting an updated copy of you CV.

Spectrum IT Recruitment (South) Limited is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.