Head of Retail Media, Blue Light Card
+ Company bonus scheme
More information about location
1-2 days a week in office (Holborn, London and Cossington, Leicester)
Scaling tech business offering market leading benefits
Open for applications
Scaling tech business offering market leading benefits
201-500 employees
Open for applications
+ Company bonus scheme
More information about location
1-2 days a week in office (Holborn, London and Cossington, Leicester)
201-500 employees
Company mission
To become to destination of choice for the Blue Light community, by providing access to unrivalled savings and unique member experiences via our mobile app and website.
Role
Who you are
- Significant experience in a senior Retail Media role, with a proven track record of building and scaling media propositions within a marketplace, publisher, tech platform, or retailer
- Deep understanding of digital media formats – from sponsored placements and CRM, to programmatic and native ad products
- Commercially-minded with experience developing media products that drive both brand impact and measurable performance
- Strong leadership, influencing and communication skills – able to engage at all levels internally and externally
- A data-focused approach, with the ability to translate insights into actionable media plans
- Experience working in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment where agility and collaboration are key
- Knowledge of retail media tools that can help drive efficiencies and process improvement as the function scales
What the job involves
- We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Head of Retail Media to join our Partnerships team, where you’ll evolve and transform our retail media offering to deliver a bold new vision
- You’ll integrate media seamlessly into our commercial and member offering, and position it as a core driver of growth
- Our Partnerships team is the engine behind our commercial growth, working to deliver unbeatable savings and unforgettable experiences to our members
- We create standout offers, unique events, and powerful collaborations that matter to our community, and we’re always looking ahead – scaling our impact, strengthening our proposition, and pushing the boundaries of what’s possible for our members
- Own and evolve the retail media strategy across app, web and CRM touchpoints, creating the vision and roadmap for our media products and placements, ensuring strong performance and long-term scalability
- Develop and deliver revenue plans, product pricing, and performance models, collaborating with the wider partnership team to integrate media products into commercial proposals
- Influence and educate internal stakeholders on the role and value of retail media within an omnichannel commercial strategy
- Collaborate with partners on media planning strategies to enhance investment and recurring income
- Partner with Product, Engineering, Marketing, CRM and Data teams to build media products and campaign assets that are measurable, user-friendly, and brand-safe
- Build and manage a high-performing cross functional retail media working group and implement processes and systems to support scalable growth
- Establish robust measurement frameworks that leverage data to prove the effectiveness of retail media, and provide actionable insights for internal teams and brand partners, including incrementality, attribution, ROAS, and customer lifetime value
Salary benchmarks
Our take
Many essential workers, like those in the NHS and emergency services, often face financial strain due to the demanding nature of their jobs. Their tireless efforts leave little time for personal pursuits, and their salaries might not always reflect the sacrifices they make.
To tackle this problem, Blue Light Card has established partnerships with nearly 15,000 retailers, offering a wide array of savings and benefits that are not typically accessible to the general public. Through its discount card, members gain access to discounts both online and in various high street establishments, including retailers, restaurants, and cinemas across the UK.
With millions of registered members and a growing network of partner retailers, Blue Light Card is well-positioned to enhance its offerings and continue advocating for the recognition and appreciation of the dedicated individuals who serve society's most critical needs.
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Company benefits
- 25 days annual leave plus public holidays
- Buy and sell holiday scheme
- Hybrid working
- Additional day off for your birthday
- Great social events e.g. Christmas party, family fun day, summer party
- Modern office space (games area, book club, free drinks/snacks)
- Free onsite parking
- Company bonus scheme
- Group pension plan
- Life assurance (4 x salary)
- Competitive salaries inclusive of the "Blue Light Card Living Wage"
- Enhanced maternity, paternity, sick pay
- Colleague referral scheme
- Learning & development opportunities
- Blue Light Card annual "Shining Star Awards"
- Private medical insurance
- Health cash plan
- Colleague assistance programme
- Mental health first aiders & awareness sessions
- Onsite gym (free HIIT & stretch classes)
- 5-a-side football
- Your own Blue Light Card and exclusive access to thousands of discounts
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Leadership
Alidad Moghaddam
(CEO)Alidad Moghaddam is a London-based tech CEO, VC & PE operating advisor, board member, and investor. His career spans start-ups, scale-ups, growth companies and large global enterprises.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Blue Light Card
- Blue Light Card is an equal opportunities employer, committed to building an inclusive culture where everyone feels welcomed and supported. We embrace uniqueness and understand that our diverse, values-driven culture makes us stronger. We’re proud to have an inclusive environment that will foster your development no matter your gender, civil status, family status, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, education level or race.
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