Head of Growth Engineering

Fuse Energy, LLC
London
1 year ago
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About Fuse Energy

Fuse Energy is a forward-thinking company on a mission to redefine how energy solutions reach and engage customers. As we scale our operations, we seek a technically adept Head of Growth Engineering to lead our efforts in building an advanced, performance-focused growth engine.

Role Overview

The Head of Growth Engineering will be a pivotal figure in shaping and executing Fuse Energy’s growth strategies. This role blends the worlds of engineering, marketing, and data science to build an agile, high-performance engine that drives customer acquisition and maximises revenue generation through sophisticated, tech-driven approaches. You will manage and optimise systems that support targeted, data-backed marketing initiatives, enabling the company to make real-time, data-driven decisions and scale effectively.

This position requires a deep understanding of both marketing principles and technical engineering concepts. You will collaborate closely with the growth and product teams to ensure seamless integration of technology with business goals. The ideal candidate will have a strong engineering background and the ability to work across technical and non-technical domains to drive impactful outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute a growth engineering strategy that aligns with Fuse Energy’s business objectives and revenue targets. Balance long-term innovation with short-term, data-backed optimisation for immediate growth.
  • Build and maintain technical infrastructure for performance marketing. Oversee the ongoing development and enhancement of algorithms, automation tools, and AI-driven processes that streamline and improve the effectiveness of our marketing efforts.
  • Champion a data-centric approach to decision making, ensuring that all growth activities are backed by robust data and analytics.
  • Stay ahead of industry trends, particularly in AI, machine learning, and digital marketing technologies, to continuously innovate and keep Fuse Energy at the forefront of the energy sector.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field.
  • Professional experience in engineering, with a focus on the creative industry (marketing experience not needed).
  • Ability to work with complex technical concepts and apply them to a creative field.
  • Proven experience leading high-performing teams in a fast-paced environment. Strong communication skills and the ability to motivate, influence, and guide technical and non-technical teams alike.
  • A natural problem solver with the ability to think critically and strategically to tackle complex challenges.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary and a stock options sign-on bonus.
  • Biannual bonus scheme.
  • Fully expensed tech to match your needs!
  • 30 days paid annual leave per year (including bank holidays).
  • Deliveroo breakfast and dinner for office-based employees.

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