Paid Media Manager - #2162331

About The Company:

A growing independent media agency in Leeds is looking for an ambitious Paid Search Manager ready to take the next step in their career.

With an established international team, an impressive portfolio of clients and ambitious plans for further growth, the agency offers the chance to step into a leadership role, develop an existing team and help shape the future of its paid search offering.

You'll work closely with senior leadership, taking ownership of major client accounts while leading and building out the paid search team across international markets.

There's real scope to influence how the department develops, introduce new ideas and take on greater responsibility as the agency expands.

With a strong focus on internal progression, this is a role for someone looking to move beyond hands-on campaign management and build towards a Head of Paid Search position.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and develop an existing international paid search team, supporting its continued growth and performance.
• Take ownership of large-scale paid search accounts across Google Ads, Microsoft Ads and other PPC platforms.
• Develop and implement paid search strategies across UK and international markets, identifying opportunities to improve performance and ROI.
• Build strong client relationships, lead strategic discussions and present campaign performance and recommendations.
• Oversee campaign budgets, conduct account audits and work closely with senior leadership to develop the wider paid search offering.

Essential Experience:

• 3-5 years' experience managing paid search campaigns, ideally within an agency environment.
• Strong knowledge of Google Ads and Microsoft Ads, with experience managing complex PPC accounts.
• Experience managing and optimising PPC budgets of varying sizes while delivering against performance targets.
• Advanced Excel and data analysis skills, with the ability to interpret campaign performance and identify growth opportunities.
• Excellent communication, organisation and client management skills, with the confidence to lead discussions and support team development.

Salary: £35,000 - £45,000 + 10-15% Bonus