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Join First Mile, a pioneering UK leader in sustainable waste solutions, to spearhead Performance Marketing initiatives.
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First Mile is a frontrunner in delivering smart waste and recycling solutions with the primary goal of reducing climate change. With over 20 years of experience, we have partnered with more than 30,000 businesses, including big names like Amazon, Zara, and Pret. Our efforts have gained us recognition as the Independent Operator of the Year and the B2B Business of the Year 2025. Joining our team means being part of a startup culture that values innovation, expertise, and positive impact.
Role Summary:
- Take charge of our acquisition strategy across SME and Enterprise segments.
- Drive growth by planning, executing, and optimising paid marketing campaigns which will improve ROI and meet our ambitious growth targets.
- Expand our organic reach with a sharp focus on SEO.
- Manage our conversion rate optimisation (CRO) strategy for our website, thefirstmile.co.uk, and collaborate with our UX Designer to deliver a top-notch user experience.
Role Requirements:
- Minimum of 3 years' experience in performance or growth marketing roles, ideally in a B2B or SaaS environment.
- A deep understanding of digital marketing channels, specifically Paid Search (Google Ads, Bing).
- Proven capability in managing large digital marketing budgets and delivering healthy ROI.
- Masterful skills in CRO, web analytics, and A/B testing.
- Excellent collaboration abilities with cross-functional teams including UX, Sales, and Customer Facing.
- A real passion for sustainability and commitment to making a positive impact on the planet.
Application Process Details:
- Highly competitive Company Bonus Scheme, where you can earn up to an additional 10% of your salary every quarter.
- Enhanced maternity/paternity scheme.
- Regular company parties and events, plus monthly employee recognition.
- Generous holiday package of 25 days (plus bank holidays), with an extra day off for each completed year of service.
- An added £60 monthly allowance to spend on your personal needs and interests.
- A vibrant, positive, collaborative workplace with opportunities for learning and growth, within a company that prioritizes sustainability.
About First Mile At First Mile, we're on a mission to slow down climate change by delivering smarter waste and recycling solutions that help businesses cut carbon, make efficiencies, and do good for the planet. We're proud to be one of the UK's leading B2B sustainability and waste partners, working with over 30,000 businesses including names like Pret, Zara, and Amazon. Since 2004, we've combined sustainability expertise with innovative tech to deliver a best-in-class customer experience. Named Independent Operator of the Year AND B2B Business of the Year 2025, we bring the pace and culture of a start-up, backed by two decades of experience and positive impact.
The Role We're looking for a commercially minded Performance Marketing Manager to drive growth across both our SME and Enterprise segments. You'll own our acquisition strategy end-to-end — from attracting new SME customers through our digital channels, to building pipeline and demand for Enterprise sales. This role is all about measurable impact: planning, executing, and optimising paid marketing campaigns to drive customer acquisition, improve ROI, and fuel our ambitious growth targets and growing our organic reach through SEO. You'll also own our conversion rate optimisation (CRO) strategy and roadmap for thefirstmile.co.uk, working closely with our UX Designer to deliver an exceptional onsite experience that converts visitors into customers.
Job Requirements Proven experience in performance marketing or growth marketing roles, ideally in a B2B or SaaS environment; minimum of 3 years' experience. Deep understanding of digital marketing channels in particular Paid Search (Google Ads, Bing). Hands-on experience managing large digital marketing budgets and delivering strong ROI. Expertise in CRO, web analytics, and A/B testing tools. Strong analytical mindset – able to translate data into clear, actionable strategies. Excellent collaboration skills, comfortable working cross-functionally with UX, Sales, and Customer Facing teams. A passion for sustainability and making a positive impact on the planet.
Benefits We offer a range of benefits to our employees and will encourage you to follow your passions as well as the opportunity to learn and try new things within a structured framework designed to help you excel. On top of all this, we've added some extras which include: Company Bonus Scheme - earn up to 10% of your salary again every quarter! Enhanced maternity/paternity scheme. Regular company parties and events. Employee recognition at our monthly town hall event. 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays) as well as an extra day for each complete year of service. A £60 a month allowance to spend on you. Lots of drinks, food, socials, and events throughout the year. But most importantly, a fun, positive, collaborative workplace in which you can learn, working for a rapidly growing, multi-award-winning business in a sector that has never been more important.
