Ignite

About the Company

Ignite | Connecting Challenger Brands with Ambitious People At Ignite, we do recruitment differently. We connect high-growth challenger brands with exceptional people. We partner with businesses and individuals who think big, move fast and make things happen. Launched 2 years ago as MKJ Ignite, we began with a clear mission: to power the growth of the UK’s most exciting, forward-thinking brands by matching them with ambitious people who share their energy and vision. In January 2026, we evolved into Ignite - a sharper, bolder identity that reflects how far we’ve come and where we’re heading next. In just 2 years, we’ve partnered with some of the UK’s most dynamic challenger brands, helping them scale their teams across key growth functions: Sales Marketing D2C & E-Commerce Supply Chain & Operations Digital & AI Finance C-Suite Behind the brand is a team of ambitious, driven recruiters - united by one belief: challenge the norm, disrupt convention and always keep improving. Whether you’re hiring or exploring your next career move, we’re here to help you ignite what’s next. Learn more at www.teamignite.co

Listed Jobs

Company Name

Ignite

Job Title

Junior Creative Strategist

Job Description

**Job title:** Junior Creative Strategist **Role Summary:** Support a fast‑growing Health & Wellness brand by creating visually compelling paid social ads on Meta. Work from concept through production, partnering with performance marketing and brand teams to deliver best‑in‑class imagery that drives commercial success. **Expectations:** - Produce 50 + high‑quality Meta ads per month. - Demonstrate strong visual creativity and brand‑consistent design. - Collaborate across teams and adapt quickly to feedback and performance data. **Key Responsibilities:** - Conceptualise, design, and deliver paid Meta ad creatives from initial brief to final output. - Maintain brand visual standards while optimizing for engagement and conversion. - Coordinate with performance marketing to align creatives with campaign goals and targeting. - Iterate designs based on A/B test results, ROAS metrics, and stakeholder input. - Manage a high output volume, meeting deadlines for multiple simultaneous campaigns. **Required Skills:** - Advanced graphic design (Photoshop, Illustrator, Figma, or similar). - Experience creating Meta (Facebook/Instagram) paid social assets. - Ability to produce a large volume of creative content (50+ ads/month). - Strong visual storytelling, layout, and typography skills. - Understanding of performance marketing fundamentals and analytics. - Team‑oriented, entrepreneurial mindset, and proactive communication. - Interest or knowledge in the wellness/health sector. **Required Education & Certifications:** - Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Marketing, Communications, or related field preferred. - Meta Blueprint certification or equivalent digital marketing credential highly desirable.

London, United kingdom

Hybrid

Junior

13-01-2026

Company Name

Ignite

Job Title

National Account Manager

Job Description

Job Title: National Account Manager Role Summary: Own and grow key national OOH accounts for a fast‑growing drinks business, driving distribution, sales, visibility and profitability across wholesalers, distributors, and channel partners. Expactations: Deliver sustainable revenue growth, meet volume targets and P&L objectives, secure new business, and build strong relationships with national and regional OOH customers. Key Responsibilities: • Manage and expand relationships with major national and regional OOH customers, including wholesalers and distributors. • Develop and execute joint business plans to increase distribution, sales velocity, brand visibility and margin. • Lead commercial negotiations on pricing, promotions, listings and contractual agreements. • Forecast sales, set volume targets, and plan promotional activities aligned with corporate goals. • Identify and capitalize on new OOH opportunities in foodservice, hospitality, leisure, travel and workplace channels. • Craft compelling sell‑in narratives aligned with consumer demand, brand values and commercial targets. • Analyze customer and channel data to uncover growth opportunities and inform strategy. • Coordinate with marketing, supply chain, finance and operations to ensure flawless execution. • Mentor and develop the OOH sales team, fostering new business wins and account expansion. Required Skills: • Commercial acumen with proven ability to drive profitable growth. • Strong negotiation and P&L management skills. • Experience managing national distributors or large OOH accounts. • Ability to develop and execute strategic business plans. • Data‑driven decision making and analytical skills. • Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management. • Leadership or coaching experience, or clear readiness to step into a leadership role. • Comfort in a fast‑paced, challenger‑brand environment. Required Education & Certifications: • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Sales, or related field (or equivalent experience). ---

London, United kingdom

Hybrid

09-02-2026

Company Name

Ignite

Job Title

Director of Operations

Job Description

Job Title: Director of Operations Role Summary: Lead and scale end‑to‑end supply chain for a fast‑growing short‑shelf‑life FMCG brand, ensuring optimal availability, OTIF performance, and waste control while supporting rapid SKU expansion and international growth. Expectations: Deliver a scalable operations engine that sustains explosive growth, protects margins, and maintains service levels across retail and D2C channels. Key Responsibilities: - Own full end‑to‑end supply chain, from sourcing and manufacturing to distribution and chilled‑chain logistics. - Design, implement, and refine S&OP frameworks, processes, and scalable systems to support product and SKU growth. - Drive continuous improvement in availability, OTIF, and waste reduction. - Manage and develop a growing operations team, fostering a high‑performance culture. - Collaborate with founders, finance, and commercial teams to balance cost, growth, and margin protection. - Oversee cost, margin, and commodity volatility across raw materials, manufacturing, and distribution. - Lead strategic planning for international expansion into the US, EU, and Middle East. Required Skills: - 10+ years of FMCG operations leadership, preferably in chilled or short shelf‑life categories. - Proven ability to scale operations in high‑growth environments (£10‑£30 m revenue). - Strong expertise in S&OP, planning, and supply chain leadership. - Deep knowledge of chilled‑chain logistics and margin‑sensitive categories. - Experience managing multi‑SKU production with tight shelf‑life constraints. - Commercial mindset: balance cost, growth, and availability. - Resilient, hands‑on leader who thrives in fast‑paced, dynamic settings. Required Education & Certifications: - Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Operations, or related field. - Advanced certifications (e.g., APICS CPIM/CSCP, Six Sigma) preferred.

London, United kingdom

Hybrid

Senior

23-02-2026

Company Name

Ignite

Job Title

Head of Growth Marketing

Job Description

Job Title: Head of Growth Marketing Role Summary: Lead the paid acquisition strategy for a rapidly scaling D2C subscription brand, primarily focusing on Meta ads, with oversight of all paid media channels to accelerate customer acquisition and revenue growth. Expectations: Deliver measurable growth metrics, manage a £200k+ monthly media budget, optimize ROAS across Meta, Google, and TikTok, and progress into a Growth Director role within 12–18 months. Key Responsibilities: - Develop and execute end‑to‑end paid media strategy across Meta, Google, TikTok, and other relevant platforms. - Allocate and optimize a £200k+ monthly budget to maximize ROI and meet acquisition targets. - Analyze performance data, generate insights, and report on key metrics to stakeholders. - Collaborate with creative, product, and analytics teams to align campaigns with brand objectives. - Stay current with platform updates, industry trends, and emerging advertising technologies. - Mentor and grow the growth marketing team, preparing the organization for future scaling. Required Skills: - 5+ years of performance/growth marketing experience in a D2C subscription context. - Proven expertise in Meta advertising and additional paid channels (Google, TikTok). - Demonstrated success managing large paid media budgets (≥£200k/month). - Strong analytical mindset with proficiency in campaign tracking and attribution. - Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management abilities. - Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, start‑up environment. Required Education & Certifications: - Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience). - Relevant advertising certifications (e.g., Meta Blueprint, Google Ads) preferred.

London, United kingdom

Hybrid

Mid level

24-02-2026