Head of Customer Relationship Management
SearchWorks · Greater Norwich Area, United Kingdom
Apply & track with Apply EdgeWe’re looking for an experienced Head of CRM to transform CRM from a campaign execution function into a strategic customer growth channel.You’ll own our CRM strategy, customer lifecycle and retention roadmap, leading a team of two and working closely with Marketing, Product, Data, Customer Service and Commercial stakeholders.This is a high-impact role for someone who combines strategic thinking with hands-on delivery. You’ll use customer insight, segmentation, personalisation, automation and experimentation to improve retention, engagement, reactivation and customer lifetime value.What you’ll be responsible forCRM strategy and leadershipDevelop and deliver the CRM strategy and roadmap alongside the Head of Marketing.Turn commercial objectives into prioritised initiatives that improve retention, customer lifetime value and profitability.Lead and develop two CRM team members, establishing clear priorities, processes and performance standards.Champion customer insight and lifecycle thinking across the business.Lifecycle, personalisation and automationOptimise journeys across onboarding, activation, retention, reactivation, loyalty and high-value customer segments.Develop data-led segmentation and personalisation across email, SMS, app push and on-site experiences.Grow the contribution of automated journeys while reducing reliance on manual campaigns.Work with Performance Marketing to connect acquisition and retention activity.Lead a structured testing programme that turns learning into measurable improvements.Performance and collaborationOwn key CRM metrics, including retention, engagement, reactivation, lifetime value and channel revenue.Partner with Data to improve customer insight, cohort analysis, reporting and first-party data quality.Oversee CRM platforms and identify opportunities to use automation, AI and predictive capabilities.Collaborate with Product, Marketing, Customer Service and Commercial teams on customer and business priorities.Maintain robust planning, QA and approval processes, ensuring GDPR and industry compliance.What you’ll bringAt least five years’ experience leading CRM, retention or lifecycle marketing within a digital, subscription, ecommerce, gaming or betting business.A strong track record of improving retention, engagement, revenue or customer lifetime value.Expertise in lifecycle strategy, segmentation, personalisation, automation and performance measurement.Hands-on experience with Braze, Klaviyo, Iterable, Salesforce Marketing Cloud or a similar platform.Strong analytical and commercial judgement, with the ability to turn customer data into action.Experience managing and developing CRM professionals.Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, including the confidence to influence senior leaders.The ability to balance strategic leadership with hands-on delivery in a fast-moving environment.