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Head of CRO (London)


Company : Harnham


Location : Wandsworth, London


Created : 2025-07-15


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

3 days ago Be among the first 25 applicantsNot sure what skills you will need for this opportunity Simply read the full description below to get a complete picture of candidate requirements.This range is provided by Harnham. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience talk with your recruiter to learn more.Base pay rangeDirect message the job poster from HarnhamSenior Recruitment Consultant - Marketing & Insights - LondonHead of CROLocation: Covent Garden, London 3 days a week in the officeSalary: Up to 75,000The CompanyThis performance marketing agency and consultancy partners with globally recognised names across entertainment, publishing, e-commerce, B2B, and travel. Their client base includes brands like the Financial Times, The Independent, and Experian. They offer a full-service approach across digital strategy, performance media, experimentation, CRO, and analytics.The RoleThe business is looking for a Head of CRO to lead their experimentation function, taking over from the current lead who is transitioning into a new role. This is a great opportunity for someone to take ownership of CRO delivery across key client accounts, with the scope to begin managing a small team within 36 months.Key ResponsibilitiesAct as the lead point of contact for CRO delivery on specific clientsPresent strategic recommendations clearly and confidently to senior stakeholdersPrioritise testing plans that deliver measurable commercial impact, even when working with limited retainer timeSupport and develop a small team of junior CRO execs (line management expected within 36 months)Guide day-to-day delivery, provide direction, and unblock technical or process-related issuesChampion development through training, feedback, and upskilling opportunitiesStrategic Planning & DeliveryOwn end-to-end CRO strategy from planning to implementationEnsure all CRO delivery aligns with both business objectives and user needsInternal LeadershipTake full ownership of the CRO function as if it were your own business unitDrive operational efficiency and improve internal processesContribute to a collaborative, proactive and supportive team cultureExperience & SkillsetMust Have:Proven experience delivering CRO strategy in a commercially focused environmentComfortable owning the full experimentation lifecycle: planning, testing, optimisationStrong strategic thinker able to prioritise the right initiatives that move the needleCommercially minded understands client needs and how to deliver within real-world constraintsQuantitative analysis skills able to uncover insights and draw testing hypotheses from dataConfident storyteller skilled at communicating test results and strategy through dataFamiliar with tools such as Google Analytics, Adobe Analytics, Mixpanel, or similarNice to Have:Exposure to digital product or SaaS environmentsExperience in an agency or other client-facing, delivery-focused roleSeniority levelSeniority levelMid-Senior levelEmployment typeEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionJob functionMarketingIndustriesStaffing and RecruitingReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at Harnham by 2xSign in to set job alerts for Performance Manager roles.Manager - Strategy & Performance Transformation - Energy and Natural ResourcesPortfolio Performance Manager (1 Day week in the office)Performance Media Manager - Topshop/TopmanLondon, England, United Kingdom 6 days agoMarketing Planning & Performance Manager (m/f/d)London, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks agoPortfolio Performance Manager (1 day a week in the office)London, England, United Kingdom 50,000.00-70,000.00 9 hours agoSenior Performance Manager, Amazon ShippingLondon, England, United Kingdom 1 week agoLondon, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks agoLondon, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks agoOperations & Performance Manager Financial ServicesLondon, England, United Kingdom 1 day agoGreater London, England, United Kingdom 3 days agoAssistant Manager - Strategy & Performance Transformation (Industrial Manufacturing & Defence)Transfer Service and Performance ManagerLondon, England, United Kingdom 1 week agoLondon, England, United Kingdom 1 week agoPlanning and Performance Manager (Operations)London, England, United Kingdom 2 days agoLondon, England, United Kingdom 3 days agoSenior Operations Manager - Planning and PerformanceLondon, England, United Kingdom 4 days agoLondon, England, United Kingdom 1 week agoCustomer Performance and Analytics ManagerHounslow, England, United Kingdom 1 week agoCustomer Performance and Analytics ExecutiveHounslow, England, United Kingdom 1 week agoCity Of London, England, United Kingdom 1 week agoSouthwark, England, United Kingdom 1 week agoLondon, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks agoChigwell, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks agoEnterprise Performance Management ManagerLondon, England, United Kingdom 11 hours agoWere unlocking community knowledge in a new way. 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