Ad Operations Campaign Manager

Aspire; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading digital advertising firm in the UK is looking for an experienced Ad Operations Campaign Manager. In this role, you will ensure that campaigns meet performance targets while managing campaign setups and analyses. The ideal candidate has over 3 years of experience in digital advertising and strong proficiency with ad server tools. This position offers a competitive salary and flexible, hybrid working options.

Benefits

Very competitive salary

Flexible, hybrid working

Qualifications

• 3+ years in digital advertising with ad operations experience.
• Proficient with digital video advertising.
• Ability to translate data into actionable insights.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the setup and delivery of campaigns.
• Monitor key campaign metrics and implement optimizations.
• Develop and maintain curated site lists.

Skills

Ad operations experience

Strong analytical skills

Communication skills

Collaboration skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Ad server tools

Programmatic platforms

Job description

The Role

Fantastic Ad Operations opportunity with a rapidly growing, creator-focused / video-advertising company that enables brands to scale creator-led content beyond social media platforms, across the open web.

I am looking for an Ad Operations Campaign Manager to be at the heart of campaign execution - ensuring campaigns meet performance targets, align with client objectives, and deliver best-in-class results. From setup to reporting, you'll manage every detail that turns strategy into measurable outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

Campaign Setup & Management

• Oversee the end-to-end setup, launch, and delivery of campaigns across curated site lists, ensuring alignment with client specifications and objectives.
• Translate sales briefs into actionable setups, including targeting, volume, and audience specifications.
• Build custom site lists and select high-quality publishers to maximise reach and relevance.
• Manage third-party integrations for attention, uplift, brand safety, and verification.

Optimisation & Analysis

• Monitor key campaign metrics (CTR, attention, conversion rates).
• Analyse data and implement optimisations to improve targeting and performance.
• Collaborate with analytics and strategy teams to deliver data-driven improvements.

Client Communication

• Partner with sales, account management, and client teams to ensure seamless delivery.
• Communicate performance insights and optimisations to stakeholders and clients.

Site List & Audience Management

• Develop and maintain curated site lists aligned with campaign goals and brand safety standards.
• Manage audience data, retargeting setups, and campaign inventory.
• Build and manage publisher relationships for PMP and private marketplace activations.

Quality Assurance & Troubleshooting

• Conduct thorough QA on all campaign setups.
• Troubleshoot delivery or technical issues, coordinating with publishers and tech teams.

About You

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years in digital advertising and with ad operations or programmatic experience.
• Proficient with ad server tools, programmatic platforms, and digital video advertising.
• Highly analytical with the ability to translate data into actionable insights.
• Strong communicator, collaborator, and multitasker with exceptional attention to detail.

Benefits Include

• Very competitive salary with flexible, hybrid working

If this sounds like you, send your CV now.

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