Paid Media Manager

Paid Media Manager - Manchester

My client is looking for an experienced Paid Media Manager to join their growing digital team. Working closely with the Head of Digital Marketing, you'll take ownership of planning, managing, developing, and optimising a wide range of paid media campaigns across multiple digital channels.

This is a hands-on role and a key contributor to our clients customer acquisition and growth strategy, driving performance through data-led decision-making and continuous optimisation.

Who We're Looking For

The ideal candidate will:

• Have a strong understanding of paid search, display, and paid social, including platforms such as: Google Ads (Search & Display), Google Display Network, Meta Ads Manager, Microsoft Advertising, YouTube Ads, TikTok Ads, and programmatic DSPs
• Be confident building and managing consumer-focused campaigns from scratch, with a clear focus on KPIs, ROI, and commercial outcomes
• Use tools such as Google Ads Editor, SA360, Meta Events Manager, Google Tag Manager, and Looker Studio to optimise and report on performance
• Work collaboratively with the Head of Digital Marketing and wider internal teams to maximise campaign efficiency
• Adopt a test-and-learn mindset, continuously identifying new opportunities across Display, Video, Paid Social, Retargeting, and Remarketing
• Partner with the design team to produce effective, compliant creative assets for display, video, and social formats
• Test creative, targeting, and landing pages to deliver best-in-class results
• Provide regular performance updates and insights to key stakeholders
• Own and maintain all weekly, monthly, and quarterly reporting

Key Skills & Experience

• Minimum 3 years' experience managing paid media campaigns across Google Ads, GDN, Meta Ads, Microsoft Ads, YouTube, TikTok Ads, and programmatic DSPs
• Strong numeracy and literacy skills
• Proven ability to plan, execute, and optimise paid media activity using tools such as Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager, Looker Studio, and attribution platforms
• Ability to produce accurate, commercially focused MI aligned to business KPIs
• Hands-on experience with campaign automation, including rules-based optimisation, scripts, and audience automation
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
• Up-to-date knowledge of digital marketing trends, platform changes, and emerging paid media technologies
• High levels of enthusiasm, curiosity, and a genuine desire to learn and grow

Benefits Package

• Hapi benefits programme (discounts at supermarkets, cinemas, and major retailers)
• Free parking
• Employee Assistance Programme

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