Paid Media Manager
At a glance
Manager-level Paid Media role at The Growth Foundation.
Pay not stated Paid Media Manager salary
growthroles summary, based on the employer's posting.
What you'll do
- Set search and social plans across markets, then choose budgets and adjust campaigns as results come in
- Guide the in-house paid media team and help junior members build their skills
- Set clear performance goals with agency partners and check their work against them
- Coordinate with brand and content colleagues so campaigns use assets suited to their audiences
- Share performance results and next-step recommendations with senior leaders
What you bring
- At least four years in paid media, including hands-on work across search and social
- You have run campaigns in more than one country
- You have managed agency relationships and supported the development of junior teammates
- You can turn campaign data into decisions and explain those choices to senior stakeholders
Who this fits
This manager role suits someone comfortable owning paid media strategy while leading a small team and agency partners. You’ll work from the Manchester office four days a week, with one work-from-home day.
From the employer
We’re working with a growing consumer brand that sells internationally and wants to push further into new markets. They’re looking for a Paid Media Manager to own performance across search and social. The role is based in their Manchester office four days a week.
You’ll set the paid strategy, run a small in-house team and manage the brand’s agency partners. Day to day, that means planning campaigns, deciding where budget goes, and scaling what works as the business enters new territories. You’ll also report results and recommendations to the senior team.
What you’ll do
Own paid search and paid social strategy across several markets
Plan, launch and optimise campaigns, including budget allocation
Lead and develop the in-house team
Hold agency partners to clear targets
Work with the brand and content teams to get the right assets in front of the right audiences
Spot new growth opportunities, particularly in newer markets
What you’ll bring
Four or more years in paid media, with hands-on search and social experience
A track record running campaigns across more than one country
Experience managing agencies and developing junior team members
Comfort turning performance data into decisions, and explaining them to senior stakeholders
Affiliate experience is a bonus
Benefits
Bonus, pension, private health cover, enhanced family leave and one day a week working from home.
Equal Opportunities
We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and are committed to creating an inclusive working environment where everyone feels respected, supported and able to contribute.
Application Outcome
Due to the volume of applications we receive, if you have not heard from us within two weeks of applying, please assume that your application has not been successful on this occasion. Thank you for your interest.
Not this one either?
Claude or ChatGPT reads the other 91,973 for you.
Get better matches →
