Head of Growth

Job Title: Head of Growth You must have the legal right to work in the stated location. We will not be providing Visa sponsorship and relocation assistance is not provided. Role Description and Purpose: Role Accountability: The Head of Growth will develop and implement a comprehensive growth strategy that aligns with the overall objectives of the Schools Proposition. They will lead cross-functional initiatives involving marketing, product, sales, and data teams to inform and execute growth strategies across the sub-portfolios. A key part of the role involves identifying and optimising growth levers throughout the customer journey, such as funnel conversion, onboarding, and upselling. The successful candidate will design and run experiments to test hypotheses and uncover new growth opportunities, while also contributing to the development of growth models across the proposition. They will monitor key performance indicators and report on growth metrics to the wider leadership team, ensuring transparency and alignment. Staying ahead of market trends, competitor strategies, and emerging technologies will be essential to maintaining a competitive edge. Essential Core & Role Competencies Please ensure your CV clearly demonstrates the following core and role competencies Minimum / Essential: Commercial & business development Account & partnership management Managing projects Proven track record in growth leadership roles, ideally in an education environment Deep understanding of growth frameworks, funnel optimisation, and performance Strong analytical skills and experience with data tools Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities Experience with A/B testing, CRO, and product-led growth strategies Desirable: Knowledge and Experience of product development and/or management Important Information: British Council Pay band: SMP Department: English and Exams Contract type: IDC Closing Date: Sunday 11th of Jan (23:59 GMT) Location: UK ( anyone on pre-existing homeworking contracts in the UK),France, Poland, Romania and Greece