Head of Paid Search

Harnham - Data & Analytics Recruitment
London

Head of Paid Search - Consumer Fintech - London (Hybrid) Google Ads | Acquisition Strategy | AI & Automation | DTC | Performance Growth

We're working with a high-growth fintech that's reshaping how people finance and buy cars. With over £240m in funding and a strong DTC presence, they're now looking for a Head of Paid Search to scale one of their most important growth engines.

This is a strategic and hands-on role owning the paid search function end-to-end - from campaign setup and optimisation to data pipelines, AI experimentation and creative testing. You'll work cross-functionally to align acquisition with brand, pricing, CRM and app growth initiatives, and take a highly analytical, test-driven approach to drive performance.

What you'll be doing:

  • Own all Google Ads activity - strategy, execution and performance

  • Build and implement structured testing frameworks across paid media

  • Analyse funnel data and performance metrics to optimise spend and outcomes

  • Use AI tools and automation to enhance decision-making and creative workflows

  • Collaborate across product, brand, credit and CRM to align growth efforts

  • Build dashboards for real-time insights and agile optimisation

What they're looking for:

  • 5+ years of experience managing and scaling Google Ads in a performance-led DTC environment

  • Strong technical foundation in analytics (GA4, GTM, creative testing tools etc.)

  • Experience using AI tools and scripts to automate and scale performance

  • Confident developing and testing creative assets (video and static)

  • Strong commercial acumen with a structured, analytical mindset

  • Comfortable in fast-paced, high-ownership roles with lots of autonomy

This is a hybrid role (3 days/week in their Primrose Hill office). Salary is £90-110k + equity.

Posted 2025-06-26

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