Affiliates Specialist

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  • Up to £48,000 + Bonus
  • Manchester
  • Permanent

An exciting opportunity has opened for an Affiliates Specialist to join a high-performing in-house performance media team during a period of strong growth and innovation. This is a strategic role within a well-established digital marketing function, with the opportunity to lead key initiatives, drive partner relationships, and shape the future of the affiliate channel.

You’ll take ownership of major campaigns, optimise lower-funnel partnerships, and influence how affiliate activity supports wider digital growth goals. If you’re commercially-minded, experienced in affiliate marketing, and ready to take a leading role in a dynamic environment – we’d love to hear from you.

About the Role
Sitting within the Performance Media team, you’ll be part of a collaborative group delivering impactful paid media activity across PPC, Affiliates, Display and Paid Social. In your role as Affiliates Specialist, you'll:

  • Lead end-to-end delivery and optimisation of affiliate campaigns across key trading categories
  • Use performance data to inform planning, execution and ongoing improvements
  • Manage budget and forecasting, ensuring investments deliver a strong return on ad spend (ROAS)
  • Own relationships with our affiliate network and key partners (including cashback, voucher, and incentive-led platforms)
  • Collaborate with another specialist and provide mentorship to Affiliate Executives
  • Contribute to channel growth by identifying new partnership opportunities, testing innovations and refining strategy

About You

  • Proven experience in Affiliate marketing, ideally within a complex or high-growth environment
  • Commercially confident with strong forecasting and budget management skills
  • Skilled in analysing performance data and optimising campaigns against clear KPIs
  • Comfortable leading cross-functional projects and presenting to senior stakeholders
  • A collaborative, proactive team player with a strategic mindset

Why Join
This is a rare opportunity to join a successful in-house media team in a role that blends strategic ownership with hands-on delivery. You’ll work with leading partners, be empowered to innovate, and see the direct impact of your work.

Benefits Include:

  • Company retirement savings plan
  • Discretionary annual bonus
  • Generous employee discount
  • Enhanced family leave policies and welcome gift
  • Flexible benefits including holiday buying, gym discounts, life assurance and more
  • Access to free 24/7 counselling and support through an employee assistance programme

Please note due to high volumes of applications unfortunately we are not always able to respond to all unsuccessful applicants. However we wish everyone who applies the  very best with their job search.  


Brian Matthews Managing Partner

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