Growth Marketing Specialist - Go.Compare
At a glance
Mid-level Growth Marketing role at Future Publishing. Cardiff · full-time · £35,000–£45,000 base.
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What you'll do
- Run large Paid Search campaigns in Google Ads and Microsoft Advertising, then tune them to improve results
- Test changes across accounts and use the results to guide campaign improvements
- Review performance data and turn it into practical commercial recommendations for stakeholders
- Use scripts, analytics and reporting tools to improve campaign workflows and tracking
- Find ways to expand into Paid Social, Display and other digital channels while helping colleagues build skills
What you bring
- You have managed and improved substantial Paid Search accounts using Google Ads and Microsoft Advertising
- You can work with SA360, GA4, Looker Studio and Google Sheets or Excel
- You can build scripts and check tracking setups, alongside managing campaign data
Who this fits
This mid-level role suits someone focused on Paid Search who can also explore adjacent digital channels and support colleagues’ technical development. You’ll work a hybrid schedule from the Cardiff office, with three days on-site and two at home.
From the employer
Who we are
We create trusted, expert content that helps millions of people discover more about the things they love, need and care about. From technology, gaming and entertainment to fashion, lifestyle, sport, finance and beyond, our specialist brands connect people with their passions every day.
Across websites, magazines, newsletters, social channels and events, we bring expert content to audiences around the world. We combine our deep specialist knowledge with innovative technology and data to create engaging experiences, build valuable communities and help people make better-informed decisions.
Behind it all are our people - passionate experts, creators, innovators and problem-solvers who are shaping the future of media.
The Team You’ll Join
As a proud part of Future's brand portfolio, Go.Compare's a price comparison site finding customers savvy insurance deals. Within this, our newly established Digital Growth team drives expansion across Paid Search and digital channels. We manage high-impact PPC campaigns and explore emerging technologies to increase market reach. Joining us puts you at the centre of our strategic digital growth strategy.
What You’ll Do
Reporting to the PPC Channel Manager, you'll manage strategic Paid Search campaigns and explore emerging digital channels. You'll execute growth strategies across Google Ads, Microsoft Advertising, Search Ads 360 (SA360), and Paid Social. Daily, you'll use Looker Studio, GA4, Google Sheets, Excel, and custom scripts to optimise account performance.
You'll work closely with the PPC Channel Manager and the Head of Digital Growth. You'll guide team members, upskill colleagues, and help expand our digital marketing capabilities. This hybrid role's based in our Cardiff office, combining remote work with in-person collaboration.
- Manage and optimise large-scale Paid Search campaigns across Google Ads and Microsoft Advertising.
- Execute A/B testing and experimentation strategies across accounts to improve performance.
- Guide and upskill team members to enhance technical capabilities across Paid Search.
- Interpret complex performance data to deliver clear, actionable commercial recommendations.
- Use Looker Studio, GA4, and custom scripts to streamline workflows and tracking setups.
- Identify expansion opportunities across emerging digital channels, including Paid Social and Display.
What you’ll bring
- Experience managing and optimising large-scale, high-performing Paid Search accounts.
- Technical proficiency in SA360, Google Ads, Microsoft Advertising, and GA4.
- Ability to develop scripts, audit tracking setups, and manage data in Looker Studio and Excel.
- Experience or familiarity with wider digital channels like Paid Social, Display, or Affiliates.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills to present recommendations to stakeholders.
- Data-interpretation skills with the ability to turn performance metrics into clear actions.
Minimum Requirements
- Experience managing Paid Search accounts across Google Ads and Microsoft Advertising.
- Proficiency using SA360, GA4, Looker Studio, and Google Sheets or Excel.
- Ability to work a hybrid schedule from our Cardiff office.
What We Offer:
The expected range for this role is £35,000 - £45,000
Internal job family level P5
This is a Hybrid role from our Cardiff Office, working three days from the office, two from home
… Plus more great perks, which include;
- Uncapped leave, because we trust you to manage your workload and time
- When we hit our targets, enjoy a share of our profits with a bonus
- Refer a friend and get rewarded when they join Future
- Wellbeing support with access to our Colleague Assistant Programmes
- Opportunity to purchase shares in Future, with our Share Incentive Plan
Inclusion & Diversity
At Future, we’re working to attract, retain and foster diverse talent, educating our colleagues in the importance of diversity, and review our internal processes so that they remain as free from bias as possible. We recognise that, in order to reach diverse communities through our content, we must first ensure ours is a culture in which diversity can thrive.
Find out more about Our Future, Our Responsibility on our website.
If you need any reasonable adjustments, please let us know, and we'll be happy to support you.
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