--- title: 'Campaign Operations Manager at Carwow' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/campaign-operations-manager-carwow-london-yeb6hzyz77m7' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-09-13' --- # Campaign Operations Manager at Carwow - **Company:** Carwow - **Location:** London, United Kingdom - **Employment:** full-time - **Work type:** hybrid - **Posted:** 2026-08-06 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-13 - **Apply:** https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/carwow/1a7df52b-b70d-40b1-9024-bfad6357b3f3 ## Job description ## OUR MISSION To become the car-changing destination of choice. By combining technology, media and deep automotive expertise, we've turned how people buy, sell, advertise and lease cars on its head. What started as a simple reviews site is now one of the largest online car-changing destinations in Europe. Last year alone we grew over 50% with nearly £3bn worth of cars bought on site, while £1.8bn of cars were listed for sale through our Sell My Car service. In 2024 we went big and acquired Autovia - creators of AutoExpress and Evo magazines - doubling our audience overnight. Together we now have one of the biggest[YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/carwow) channels in the world with almost 10m subscribers and over 1.1 billion annual views, while we sell 1.2 million print copies of our magazines and have an annual web content reach over 350million. And we’re a long way from done! ## CAMPAIGN OPERATIONS @ CARWOW The Campaign Operations team sits at the heart of Carwow’s OEM and Media business. We turn ambitious commercial ideas into high-quality digital advertising campaigns that deliver strong results for our clients and meaningful revenue for Carwow. We work closely with Sales, Product, Data, Marketing, Engineering and external partners to deliver campaigns across Carwow’s automotive media portfolio. Our mission is to make campaign delivery accurate, efficient and scalable while continuously improving how we work through better processes, technology and innovation. ## YOUR MISSION As Campaign Operations Manager, your mission will be to own the successful delivery and optimisation of digital advertising campaigns from initial planning through to post-campaign analysis. You’ll ensure campaigns launch accurately, deliver against their objectives and provide an excellent experience for our clients and internal teams. You’ll proactively solve delivery challenges, identify opportunities to maximise revenue and use data to turn campaign performance into valuable insights. Success in this role means consistently delivering high-quality campaigns while helping Campaign Operations become smarter, more efficient and increasingly scalable. ## KEY RESPONSIBILITIES - Own the end-to-end delivery of digital advertising campaigns, from planning and setup through to optimisation, reporting and post-campaign analysis. - Ensure campaigns are implemented accurately, launched on time and delivered in line with agreed objectives. - Monitor campaign performance and proactively optimise activity to improve delivery and results. - Troubleshoot campaign issues, resolve blockers and minimise delivery and revenue risk. - Produce high-quality campaign reports and post-campaign analysis decks that translate performance data into clear, actionable insights. - Present campaign performance, findings and recommendations to internal stakeholders and external clients when required. - Build strong working relationships with Sales, Product, Data, Marketing, Engineering and external partners. - Identify commercial opportunities, including campaign upweights, extensions and improvements that could deliver additional value for clients and Carwow. - Continuously review Campaign Operations processes and identify opportunities to improve efficiency, accuracy and scalability. - Support the adoption of automation, AI and new technology across Campaign Operations while maintaining strong quality-control standards. ## KEY REQUIREMENTS - Experience managing and delivering digital advertising campaigns within a publisher, media owner, agency or ad-tech environment. - Strong understanding of digital advertising operations, campaign setup, optimisation, delivery and reporting. - Experience using an ad server or campaign management platform, ideally Google Ad Manager. - Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple campaigns, stakeholders and deadlines at the same time. - Strong analytical skills and the ability to turn campaign data into clear insights and recommendations. - A proactive approach to identifying risks, resolving problems and improving campaign performance. - Strong attention to detail and a commitment to delivering accurate, high-quality work. - Confident communication and stakeholder-management skills, with the ability to explain campaign performance clearly. - A commercially minded approach, with an understanding of how effective campaign management supports revenue and client retention. - A collaborative, adaptable mindset and an interest in improving processes through technology, automation and AI. ## BONUS POINTS - Experience working within the automotive, publishing or digital media industry. - Knowledge of programmatic advertising, paid social, YouTube or off-site display campaigns. - Experience with demand-generation or lead-generation campaigns. - Familiarity with platforms such as DV360, Meta Ads Manager, Salesforce, Driftrock or audience-management platforms. - Previous involvement in process-improvement, automation or AI projects. ## WHY THIS MIGHT NOT BE FOR YOU Campaign Operations is a fast-paced, high-pressure environment, with responsibility for delivering commercially important campaigns against tight deadlines and changing priorities. You’ll need to be comfortable managing multiple campaigns, taking ownership and proactively identifying potential issues before they affect delivery. You’ll also work closely with different teams to find solutions and should be motivated to challenge and improve existing ways of working not simply follow established processes. ## INTERVIEW PROCESS - Introductory call with our Talent team - Online interview with the Hiring Manager - In-person presentation interview - Values Interview ## WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU - Competitive comp package - 28 days' holiday plus bank holidays, increasing to 35 with length of service, plus extras for house moves, weddings and more! - Employee-friendly share options - Pension scheme via Royal London - up to 5% company contribution - Vitality private healthcare insurance - Life Assurance - 4x annual salary - Monthly coaching sessions with Spill - our mental wellbeing partner - Inclusive parental, partner and shared parental leave, including up to 20 weeks' full pay maternity and shared parental leave, and 8 weeks' full partner pay, as well as fertility treatment and pregnancy loss policies - Bubble childcare support and discounted nanny fees for little ones - 'Work from abroad for a month' annual scheme - Generous learning and development budget - £500/€550 home office budget Diversity and inclusion is an integral part of our culture. We know that diverse teams are strong teams, so we welcome those with alternative identities, backgrounds, and experiences to apply for this position. We make recruiting decisions based on experience, skills and potential, so all our applicants are treated fairly and equally. ## About Carwow ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: Carwow is an online car-changing marketplace that connects consumers with trusted dealers to buy new cars and sell their old ones, supported by one of the world’s most popular motoring YouTube channels. - **Entity Type**: Private (last funding round $52M led by Bessemer Venture Partners) - **Headquarters**: London, United Kingdom - **Founded**: Not provided in search results - **Founders**: James Hind, Alexandra Margolis, David Santoro ## Core Business - **Primary industries**: Online automotive marketplace, car-buying and car-selling services, automotive media and content - **Target customers**: B2C (consumers buying or selling cars) and B2B (car dealers and partners) - **Mission or purpose**: “The car-changing marketplace for life-changing moments” and “give total car confidence” (carwow.co.uk) ## Products & Services - **Carwow Marketplace**: An online platform where consumers configure a new car and receive competitive offers from thousands of trusted dealers – no haggling and no fees (SaaS / marketplace). - **Sell My Car Service**: A service that lets consumers list their used car and get offers from dealers, arranging collection upon acceptance (service). - **Carwow YouTube Channel**: One of the largest car channels on YouTube with 5.8 million subscribers and over 63 million monthly views, featuring drag races, reviews, and automotive news (content / media). - **Autovia Group (acquired 2024)**: Print magazines, additional websites, and a portfolio of automotive brands that extend reach across Europe (media / publishing). ## Market Standing - **Valuation / Market Cap**: Not disclosed - **Key Metric**: Total funding of $52M (most recent round, led by Bessemer Venture Partners) - Gross Merchandise Value (GMV): nearly £3 billion worth of cars bought on the site in the last year; £1.8 billion in cars listed via Sell My Car - **Notable Investors / Partners**: Bessemer Venture Partners (early backer of LinkedIn and Shopify); also “industry-leading investors” (carwow.co.uk) - **Growth Signals**: - 50%+ year-over-year growth - 12 million active users with an “Excellent” Trustpilot rating - 500 employees and counting - Expanded to Germany, Spain, and Portugal - Acquisition of Autovia in 2024 (1.1 billion annual YouTube views, 1.2 million print copies sold, 100 million website visits/year) ## Competitive Advantages - **Massive organic content engine**: The Carwow YouTube channel is a top driver of brand awareness and trust, generating over 63 million monthly views and 9 million subscribers. - **Dual-sided marketplace**: Strong network effects between car buyers and dealers, with a reputation for transparency and “no haggling” model. - **Scale and cross-border reach**: Presence in UK, Germany, Spain, and Portugal plus the Autovia portfolio gives Carwow a European‑wide footprint that competitors struggle to match. - **Trust and customer satisfaction**: 12 million active users and an “Excellent” Trustpilot rating differentiate the brand from other car-buying services. ## Strategic Focus - Scaling the **Sell My Car service** in the UK and accelerating European operations. - Leveraging **AI and data** to drive product innovation and commercial growth (as highlighted by CTO Hizam Sahibudeen). - Continuing to grow and monetise the **Carwow content ecosystem** (YouTube, magazines) as a lead‑generation funnel. - Building a **people‑centric engineering culture** and investing in DEI initiatives to attract top tech talent. ## Why Work Here - Named one of the **Culture 100** – recognised as one of the world’s most progressive tech businesses for building a people‑focused environment. - **Benefits**: Share options, flexible working, £500/€550 home‑office budget, private medical insurance, generous learning and development budget, “Work from anywhere for 1 month” scheme, family‑friendly policies, mental health first aiders and coaching. - **DEI commitment**: Membership in BYP Network (Black Young Professionals), employee‑led Diversity Committees, bi‑annual DEI surveys, fundraising for charities. - **Engineering culture**: CTO-led focus on AI‑native practices and data‑driven decision‑making; engineering blog and data science blog available. - **Offices in London, Munich, Porto, and Winnersh** – hybrid and flexible working arrangements. ## Sources 1. [carwow.co.uk](https://www.carwow.co.uk/about-us?device=m) – About Carwow (company overview, funding, growth) 2. [carwow.co.uk](https://www.carwow.co.uk/jobs) – Careers page (perks, values, 500 employees, Culture 100) 3. [carwow.co.uk](https://www.carwow.co.uk/) – Homepage (product description, FAQ, how it works) 4. [carwow.co.uk](https://www.carwow.co.uk/team) – Team page (leadership, CTO focus on AI, founders) 5. [uk.linkedin.com](https://uk.linkedin.com/company/carwow) – LinkedIn (HQ location, company type, size) ## Other roles at Carwow - [Customer Service Team Lead](https://feeny.ai/job/customer-service-team-lead-carwow-porto-hs0a2524996h) — Porto, Portugal - [Partnership Account Director](https://feeny.ai/job/partnership-account-director-carwow-united-kingdom-qw5nx2x0b44x) — United Kingdom - [Director of Product Design](https://feeny.ai/job/director-of-product-design-carwow-london-4nb2fm2z4081) — London, United Kingdom - [Outbound Sales Representative](https://feeny.ai/job/outbound-sales-representative-carwow-bournemouth-42y9dssgr8te) — Bournemouth, United Kingdom - [Sales Development Representative](https://feeny.ai/job/sales-development-representative-carwow-winnersh-rck05e6m34rm) — Winnersh, United Kingdom - [Customer Success Executive](https://feeny.ai/job/customer-success-executive-carwow-winnersh-qcwd4dqexprf) — Winnersh, United Kingdom - [Product Manager](https://feeny.ai/job/product-manager-carwow-london-6a9g0n4fb5m8) — London, United Kingdom - [Senior Data Scientist](https://feeny.ai/job/senior-data-scientist-carwow-london-egkehq4xn0af) — London, United Kingdom - [Staff Product Designer](https://feeny.ai/job/staff-product-designer-carwow-london-nmyc555hrtnc) — London, United Kingdom - [People Operations Specialist](https://feeny.ai/job/people-operations-specialist-carwow-london-gh597d36123e) — London, United Kingdom