UK – Paid Search Manager

Overview

In this role you own strategy, performance, and client relationships for a portfolio of paid search accounts. You’ll blend platform expertise with strategic thinking to deliver client growth and mentor junior teammates. You’ll manage end-to-end campaigns, drive testing and optimisation, and identify opportunities aligned with client objectives. This position suits someone who thrives on ownership, client collaboration, and staying ahead of paid search innovations, with a clear impact on growth and efficiency.

Pay / Benefits

• flexible, credit-based benefits package
• healthcare
• pension contributions
• gym memberships
• performance-related bonuses
• career progression support

Responsibilities

• Client Management: build relationships with stakeholders, lead calls and performance reviews, present insights and strategic plans, communicate performance opportunities, understand client objectives and market trends, respond with solution-focused recommendations

Key requirements

• Experience managing paid search campaigns on Google Ads and Microsoft Ads
• Strong optimisation, bidding, targeting, and performance analysis
• Proven ability to manage client relationships and communicate with stakeholders
• Data-driven mindset with passion for testing and continuous improvement
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities
• Interest in AI, automation, and evolving paid media landscape
• Experience mentoring junior team members is advantageous

• Relationship management
• Clear communication
• Strategic thinking
• Google Ads
• Microsoft Ads
• optimisation

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