Head of Digital

Overview

Position: Head of Digital
Location: Manchester - Hybrid
Salary Range: Negotiable
Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent

About the Opportunity

We're on the lookout for a seasoned and results-oriented Head of Digital to spearhead a multi-channel digital growth strategy. In this leadership role, you'll oversee a talented team and collaborate with an external agency.

About the Job

Focus: Digital Marketing Specialism: Marketing Industry: Marketing Experience Level: Associate Workplace Type: Hybrid

Date posted: 21 August 2025

Job Reference: D9IGM4-7465C8E3

Consultant: Tom Halsall

Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates.

Note: This role is based in City Of Manchester, Greater Manchester. Hybrid working arrangement applies.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute channel strategies to drive traffic, generate leads, and convert prospects into customers across all major digital platforms.
• Monitor and report on channel performance using dashboards and KPIs to showcase impact, identify growth opportunities, and guide ongoing improvements.
• Advocate for a data-centric approach by leveraging insights to optimize spend and enhance campaign ROI.
• Lead and nurture a high-performing digital marketing team while managing agency relationships across various digital channels.
• Collaborate with internal teams (C-suite, department heads, business development, brand managers, customer experience, legal & compliance) to align digital initiatives with broader business objectives.
• Ensure best-in-class practices for managing performance.
• Foster a strong team culture and stay innovative with industry changes.

What We're Looking For Skills & Experience

• Exceptional leadership skills
• Demonstrated success in leading digital marketing functions across multiple disciplines
• Strong commercial mindset with the ability to connect marketing metrics to business outcomes and make informed investment decisions
• Comfortable balancing hands-on involvement with maintaining a strategic perspective when required
• Expertise in tools like Looker, Google Analytics and social platforms
• Experience in both B2C and B2B marketing environments is advantageous but not essential
• Strong interpersonal skills

If you're ready to take ownership of impactful digital strategies in a fast-growing environment where your expertise will shape the future of our business success, this is the role for you!