Performance Marketing Specialist

Our mission and where you fit in

At Employment Hero, we’re an ambitious bunch of people on a mission to make employment easier and more valuable for everyone.

Since our inception in 2014, we've had some pretty impressive growth (100% YoY), now serving 300,000 businesses globally, with 2 million+ users on the platform, reaching unicorn status in 2022 - and we have no plans to slow down.

There’s never been a more exciting time to join one of the fastest-growing SaaS unicorns, so let’s see if we could be a match!

What might your days look like

We're a team of global innovators, who cherish diverse perspectives that fuel our mission; to simplify the world of work for SMBs worldwide.

We are actively seeking a highly motivated and experienced Performance Marketing Specialist for a UK-based role. The ideal candidate will likely have a current role in a media agency or possess relevant client experience, preferably in a role such as a Performance Marketing Exec, Paid Social Manager or another senior position within paid media.

As our Performance Marketing Manger, you’ll be:

• Setting up, delivering, optimising and evaluating campaigns across paid social channels (primarily LinkedIn Meta) with scope to grow and develop across paid search other programmatic channels
• Tackling daily marketing challenges and hands-on problem-solving in a supportive team environment
• Launching and optimising campaigns across multiple platforms
• Assisting in regular reporting and communication of campaign effectiveness
• Collaborating with the content team to ensure timely and compliant delivery of new creatives
• Monitoring the performance of social media campaigns
• Staying abreast of emerging digital and social trends, platforms, and features to drive strategy

What you will bring:

• Ideally, 4+ years of experience in digital marketing or agency roles, specifically working on paid social campaigns
• Strong understanding of Lead Gen activities, including strategy, delivery, and measurement
• Creative problem solver and critical thinker with meticulous attention to detail
• Proficient in numerical and written skills
• Comfortable explaining ideas, taking briefs, and participating in brainstorming sessions
• Ability to work independently and meet agreed-upon deadlines
• Bonus: Google Ads or Facebook Ads certification

Experience is important, but for us, the biggest measure of success is people who can live and breathe our values. Show us what you can bring to the table, and we’ll empower you to let your talents shine.

Life at Employment Hero

Remote-first principles

At Employment Hero, we're not just working remotely; we're integrating flexibility and global reach into the heart of our daily operations.

We also recognise the value of face-to-face connection and organise local and global gatherings throughout the year to celebrate our wins and make meaningful connections with our colleagues.

You can check out what Global Gatherings are like right here: Global Gathering | GG22 Phuket Global Gathering | GG23 Da Nang

Work your way

Every hero has unique powers. Bound by a common purpose and trust, we encourage each other to work in ways that allow us to bring our best selves to work.

We’ve got your back

Whether you’re a seasoned remote-first pro or a first-timer, you’re in good company. With 90+ heroes in the UK and 850+ heroes globally, team support and collaboration are at your fingertips.

But don’t just take it from us, here’s a quote from one of our UK heroes:

“A couple of years ago I couldn’t have even imagined that I would be sitting here in my apartment in London, doing my dream job with a team on the other side of the world. But what I really didn’t expect is how safe and supported I feel in my role, and that so much trust and such a friendly working environment has been built quickly and virtually.”

Plus you’ll get to enjoy a number of great perks, including:

• Self, health, wealth and happiness programs
• Remote-first and flexible working arrangements
• A generous budget to spend on setting up your home office (if you need a desk, chair, or screen? We’ve got you covered!)
• We set you up for success with the latest and greatest hardware, tools and tech
• Learning and development (including an external study policy, live monthly professional development classrooms, and premium online learning content!)
• Social events and team celebrations
• Reward and recognition programs - because great work should be recognised and rewarded, Including the Lightning Award for delivering quality work at speed and the Values Champion Awards
• Employee Share Option Program: be an owner of Employment Hero!
• Annual Global Gathering to get to know your global colleagues - so far we’ve been to Thailand, and Vietnam and are excited to meet in Bali in September 2024

We also recognise that the same recruitment process doesn’t fit all, so should you require any accommodations or adjustments, simply let us know.

Are we a match?

Once you have applied, we will carefully review your application and get back to you as soon as possible. We’re committed to ensuring that all applicants receive a reply, but we do receive a large amount of applications, so thanks for bearing with us in the meantime!

Not exactly the right fit for you?

• If you’re excited about Employment Hero, but this role is not the one for you, we encourage you to explore our careers page, packed with many more great opportunities.
• Know someone who would be a great fit? Feel free to share the role with your network!

Note to recruiters: Employment Hero has a dedicated in-house recruitment team who are focused on finding the very best talent for our organisation and we kindly request that recruiters do not contact us regarding assisting with our job vacancies. While we appreciate your interest and expertise, we have everything we need in-house to attract and hire the right candidates for our team. Thank you.