Head of Search Marketing
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 13 Ionawr 2026 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | £116,000.00 bob blwyddyn |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 12 Chwefror 2026 |
| Lleoliad: | Hemel Hempstead, HP2 4YL |
| Cwmni: | inploi |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 75777854 |
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Head of Search Marketing
Hemel Hempstead (Hybrid – 3 days/week in office)
Annual salary + bonus and benefits
Ready to make a real impact with a brand loved by millions? Join Haven’s in-house performance marketing team to lead our Paid and Organic search strategy — including the exciting world of AI and Generative Engine Optimisation. You’ll drive website traffic, boost conversions, and grow revenue while maximising ROI and brand visibility across Google, Bing, ChatGPT, Gemini, and beyond.
This vital role manages a multi-million-pound budget, delivering paid campaigns and organic strategies that get results. Working closely with Brand Marketing, you’ll help ensure every piece of content reaches its full potential and connects with more people than ever before.
If you’re passionate about driving growth and inspiring teams, come help shape the future of search at Haven.
What you will be doing:
- Leading and delivering Haven’s end-to-end Search strategy, driving growth in revenue, traffic, conversions, and ROI across Paid (PPC), Organic SEO, and AI/GEO channels.
- Inspiring and managing a team of specialist marketers, setting clear KPIs, fostering a high-performance culture, and supporting career development.
- Owning and optimising PPC campaigns and SEO roadmaps, ensuring best practice, strong performance, and effective budget management across Google, Bing, and emerging AI platforms.
- Championing innovation in AI/GEO search, developing strategies to improve Haven’s visibility, citations, and competitive edge in the evolving digital landscape.
- Collaborating with key stakeholders and partners to share insights, drive continuous improvement, and maximise the impact of all Search activity on business growth.
What we’d like you to bring:
- Proven leadership and team management experience in a senior search marketing role and strong stakeholder management skills across all levels.
- Deep expertise in PPC, SEO, and the evolving AI/GEO landscape, with hands-on experience in campaign activation and technical search aspects.
- Strong budget management skills, able to set appropriate controls and measurement while driving commercial outcomes through data-driven decision-making.
- Excellent communication skills, confident in presenting and selling ideas to a wide range of stakeholders, from C-suite to junior team members.
- A strategic, adaptive, and collaborative mindset with keen attention to detail, high integrity, and a test-and-learn approach to continuous improvement.
What’s In It For You?
- ‘Holiday Buy Scheme’
- Annual bonus
- Up to 75% discount on both Haven and Warner Hotels holiday for you, family and friends
- Comprehensive wellbeing support
- Access to the Bourne Leisure corporate box at the O2 Arena ,London
- Exclusive discounts with corporate partners
- Exciting career pathways, including Learning and Development opportunities such as Apprenticeships and Degrees
- Enhanced family friendly policies and pay (eligibility criteria applied)
Who are we?
We’re part of an award-winning Bourne Leisure family, which includes Haven & Warner Hotels. We have 9,000 fantastic team members and 39 beautiful seaside locations and our HQ based in Hemel Hempstead.
What’s it like to work with us?
Working with us is ultimately defined by our exceptional people and teams. At Haven, we take pride in our Breath of Fresh Air culture, which focuses on valuing and supporting every team member. We prioritise openness and transparency in our interactions allowing our team members to be their authentic selves.
We operate a hybrid working model, meaning 50% of your working week will be spent at the office, occasionally on Park, or at external events.
What can you expect during the recruitment process?
The interview process will be up to 3 stages and may contain a presentation or skills test, depending on the role. If you require any support or reasonable adjustments to help you perform at your best during this process, please let us know.
Diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the heart of who we are and what we do. Our commitment to these values is unwavering and they are central to our mission. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, communities and industries and we are happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments or flexibility that you may require, including whether a role can be part-time or a job-share.
We genuinely care about every candidate's experience during the recruitment process and are here to provide support where we can. If you require any assistance or reasonable adjustments while applying, please don't hesitate to reach out to us at resourcingteam@haven.co.uk.