Head of Growth

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About us.

PA Media Group is the UK's national news agency and a leading provider of trusted news, information, and content for over 150 years.

Our PR & Marketing Services division brings together media intelligence platform Mediapoint, social media agency Hydrogen, content marketing agency Sticky, and visual content specialists PA Media Assignments. Together, we help our clients stay ahead of the news cycle and connect meaningfully with their audiences.

We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where your unique skills, experiences, and perspectives are valued. Flexible working is supported, and if you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know, we are here to support you every step of the way.

About the role.

We're looking for a dynamic and commercially minded Head of Growth to lead the next stage of expansion for our PR & Marketing Services division.

This is a senior leadership role that will shape and deliver a unified growth strategy across our brands, Mediapoint, Hydrogen, Sticky, and PA Media Assignments, connecting data, insight, and creativity to drive revenue and market impact.

You'll oversee a talented commercial team, spanning sales, marketing, and business development, and lead on strategic initiatives that accelerate client acquisition, deepen relationships, and strengthen our market presence.

If you're a strategic thinker with a hands-on approach, a passion for driving growth, and the confidence to lead cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment, this is your opportunity to make a lasting impact at the heart of one of PA Media Group's most exciting divisions.

What you'll be doing.

Leading the commercial strategy

• Deliver top-line revenue across the PR & Marketing Services division, achieving annual new business targets of £4.5m-£5m.
• Define and lead the division's growth strategy, from identifying new market segments to developing go-to-market plans.
• Represent the division externally at events, conferences, and industry forums.
• Lead major commercial opportunities and partnerships across key sectors.
• Establish and track performance KPIs, such as client acquisition cost, lifetime value, and pipeline velocity.

Inspiring and empowering teams

• Lead and mentor a high-performing commercial team, including the Head of Sales and Business Development Manager.
• Foster a collaborative, ambitious, and results-driven sales culture across brands.
• Build strong relationships across the division to encourage knowledge sharing and create integrated pitches that showcase our collective strengths.
• Set clear objectives and provide ongoing coaching and support for senior commercial leads.

Driving operational excellence

• Ensure sales processes and best practices are applied consistently across all brands.
• Lead innovation in client acquisition, exploring new channels, technologies, and approaches.
• Partner with marketing to shape lead generation, inbound marketing, and content strategies that fuel sustainable growth.
• Oversee accurate, high-quality CRM usage and commercial reporting.
• Use data and insights to drive continual improvement in sales performance and efficiency.

You should apply if...

• You have proven experience leading commercial or growth functions in B2B, SaaS, media, or communications environments.
• You're a strategic thinker with a strong understanding of how to translate data and insight into commercial action.
• You have a track record of delivering ambitious revenue targets through team leadership and cross-functional collaboration.
• You combine creativity and analytical thinking with a focus on measurable outcomes.
• You thrive in a matrixed organisation and enjoy working across multiple brands and business areas.

It would also be great if you have:

• Experience developing go-to-market strategies or scaling multi-brand businesses.
• A passion for helping brands understand and engage with the media ecosystem.

What's in it for you.

We believe success should be recognised and rewarded. When you join us, you'll benefit from:

• A competitive salary with performance-based incentives.
• Five weeks' holiday plus public holidays, with the option to buy extra leave.
• Access to an on-site gym.
• Life assurance (4x salary) and a company pension scheme.
• Enhanced family leave for maternity, paternity, and adoption.
• Dedicated Wellbeing and Volunteering Days each year.