Job Description

Grade 8: 49,119 - 58,265 per annum including the Oxford University Weighting of 1,730 per annum

Permanent, full time (37.5 hours per week)

Said Business School is seeking an exceptional Head of Performance Marketing to spearhead our digital marketing strategy and drive measurable impact across brand awareness, lead generation and customer engagement.

In this pivotal role, you will shape and implement the School's performance marketing vision -- overseeing SEO, SEM, Paid Social Media and other key digital channels. You'll manage a talented team of specialists, work closely with internal stakeholders and external agencies, and leverage data-driven insights to ensure our campaigns deliver outstanding results and ROI.

Key responsibilities:
Develop and execute a comprehensive performance marketing strategy aligned with the School's broader goals. Oversee SEO, SEM and Paid Social, ensuring campaigns are integrated, optimised and performance-focused. Collaborate with data teams to leverage analytics, CRO and A/B testing to maximise results. Manage and report on performance marketing budgets, ensuring resources are allocated effectively. Lead, mentor and inspire a team of digital marketing specialists, fostering a culture of innovation and continuous learning.
You will have extensive experience in digital marketing, with a proven ability to manage and deliver successful multi-channel campaigns across SEO, SEM and Paid Social. You will be adept at managing digital agencies and budgets, with strong technical expertise in tools such as Google Analytics, Google Ads, Facebook Ads, LinkedIn Ads and SEMrush. Exceptional analytical skills and a data-driven approach are essential, alongside proven leadership experience in managing and developing high-performing teams.

Further information on this role can be found in the job description.

At Said Business School we believe in fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment where everyone can thrive. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and communities to bring their unique perspectives and experiences to our team. Join us to build a brighter, more equitable future, where we celebrate diversity, advance equity, and nurture inclusion across everything we do.

We offer very generous benefits, some of which are:
Generous holiday allowance of 38 days including bank holidays Hybrid working Membership of the Oxford staff pension scheme Discounted bus travel Subsidised onsite catering Cycle loan scheme Plus, many other University benefits

All applications must include a CV, Supporting Statement/Cover Letter and Current Salary.

For further guidance and support, please visit

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The closing date for applications is 17 November 2025 at 12.00 noon. Interviews will likely be held week commencing 1 December 2025.

Please note, this vacancy may close earlier than advertised if we receive a high number of suitable applications.

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