ABOUT US
Ancient + Brave is a female founded, mission-driven wellness brand with an award-winning range of collagen, supplements and functional blends.
Rooted in ancient wisdom and validated by science, our simple daily rituals support our community in nurturing whole body health.
As a business, we are ambitious about our growth and disciplined in how we execute. In June 2024, we were named 5th in The Sunday Times 100 fastest-growing private companies and 4th in the Oresa retail growth index in 2025.
We care deeply about the impact we have - on our customers, our community and the world around us. As well as a B Corp, we are a member of 1% for the Planet, contributing 1%+ of all revenue to environmental and social causes - putting people and the planet at the heart of all we do.
As an equal-opportunity employer we are committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace culture, where we are brave, connected and intentional - and lead with integrity in all we do.
While most of our roles are advertised as full-time, we are happy to discuss part-time setup where appropriate. We operate from beautiful head offices overlooking the river Ouse in Lewes, East Sussex.
THE ROLE
We are looking for a data driven, commercially minded Performance Media Executive to support the planning, execution and optimisation of paid media campaigns across digital channels. You’ll play a key role in delivering performance marketing campaigns that scale customer acquisition while maintaining CAC goals.
WHAT YOULL BE DOING
* Support the day-to-day management of paid media campaigns across channels (Meta, Google etc)
* Monitor campaign performance and optimise based on KPIs (CAC, CPA, ROAS, CTR)
* Conduct A/B testing across creatives, audiences and bidding strategies
* Assist in budget pacing and allocation to maximise performance
* Work closely with creative teams to brief and iterate on ad assets
* Build and maintain performance reports (weekly/monthly)
* Keep up to date with platform changes, trends, and new opportunities
* Assist with in-house content creation including, planning, filming, coordination, and on-set support
WHO YOU ARE
To be successful in this role, you will need the following skills / knowledge / experience:
* 1–3 years experience in performance marketing or paid media (agency or in-house)
* Hands-on experience with platforms such as Meta Ads Manager and Google Ads
* Strong analytical mindset with confidence using data to inform decisions
* Comfortable working with Excel / Google Sheets (pivot tables, basic formulas)
* Understanding of key performance metrics (CPA, ROAS, LTV, CAC)
* Highly organised with strong attention to detail
* Proactive, curious, and eager to learn
* Keen interest in Ad creative concepts and strategy
* Experience with TikTok Ads or other emerging platforms (desirable)
* Familiarity with attribution tools
* Basic understanding of CRO (conversion rate optimisation)
* Experience working in eCommerce or on DTC wellness brands (desirable)
Further, to truly thrive at Ancient + Brave you will need to embody the spirit of our brand and align with our company culture. For us that is a series of shared beliefs:
WE BELIEVE IN BRAVERY — We are: Courageous, Bold, Experimental
WE BELIEVE IN INTEGRITY — We are: Honest, Accountable, Ethical
WE BELIEVE IN CONNECTION — We are: Collaborative, Inclusive, Open
WE BELIEVE IN INTENTION — We are: Purposeful, Proactive, Focused
PLEASE NOTE
This role requires full time working at our stunning Lewes offices. Please apply only if you’re within a reasonable commute. We are open to discussing part-time setup where appropriate.
As an equal‑opportunity employer we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace culture. We embrace varied perspectives and encourage creativity that knows no bounds.
WHY JOIN US
Ancient + Brave are a community-built brand and embracing innovation and sustainability with social and environmental responsibility is at the heart of everything we do. We hold ourselves accountable to the highest standards when it comes to our commitment to balance profit and purpose - working with us means being part of building a truly sustainable product. We are B Corp certified and members of 1% for the Planet, committed to giving back % of all sales towards helping environmental partners, so we can work together towards a better future for our planet.
At Ancient + Brave you’ll find an engaging, collaborative and inclusive work environment where your talents will be nurtured, and your contributions valued.
We provide all our team members with suitable laptop computers & headphones and our office is equipped with monitors, ergonomic chairs and sitting + standing desks. Our kitchen is fully stocked with the usual supplies as well as limitless supply of A+B products (you also get 50% off on any product you wish to purchase).
We pay a discretionary bonus based on a mix of company performance and individual contributions and review our salaries annually. Our pension contributions are ESG invested (so no pharma, weapons or other ethically questionable investments).
Our Private Medical Insurance is designed to support your health and wellbeing, providing swift access to high-quality care whenever you need it most.
Our Medicash plan offers access to specialist consultations, 24/7 Virtual GP and health screenings as well as dental, optical and complementary therapies and access to confidential support via its EAP programme.
Our Mintago platform gives employees access to financial wellbeing advice and support as well as retail discounts and salary sacrifice schemes, which cover childcare, cycle to work, gym membership, groceries and mobile/tech purchase.
In addition to our regular annual holiday allowance of 25 days plus bank holidays, we also offer one Wellbeing day to use as needed.
We offer continuous training & professional development opportunities and our team members get to enjoy complimentary nutrition and workout sessions in the office. We support a number of charities, coordinating our fund-raising initiatives for maximum impact. We hold two social events a year to come together and connect in a meaningful way.
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