Ad Ops Executive

Sphere Digital Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading digital media firm in Greater London is seeking an Ad Operations Executive to handle the end-to-end delivery of programmatic and direct campaigns. You will manage display and video campaigns using Google Ad Manager and collaborate with internal teams to ensure successful delivery. The ideal candidate has 1-2 years of experience in Ad Operations and strong communication skills. This role offers a salary of £30,000-£35,000 plus benefits.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years' experience in an Ad Operations or Trafficking role in digital media.
• Hands-on experience with Google Ad Manager or similar ad servers.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Trafficking and managing display and video campaigns.
• Coordinating campaign scheduling and creative submissions.
• Monitoring live campaigns for delivery accuracy and KPIs.
• Managing discrepancies and troubleshooting delivery issues.
• Producing delivery reports and post-campaign analysis.
• Supporting sales teams with inventory figures.

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving skills

Communication

Multi-tasking

Tools

Google Ad Manager (GAM 360)

Job description

Ad Operations Executive - Digital Media - £30,000-£35,000 + benefits

The Company

My client is a fast-growing independent digital media business with offices across the UK and Europe. They partner with a portfolio of premium publishers and technology providers, helping them to manage and scale their advertising operations across display, video, content, and audio.

The company was founded by industry experts with a passion for quality, transparency, and innovation in digital media. Their culture is flexible, collaborative, and fast‑moving - built around providing market‑leading solutions for clients and partners. Employees benefit from exposure to a wide range of media types, clients, and international markets.

The Role

This role sits within the Ad Operations team and is responsible for the end‑to‑end delivery of programmatic and direct campaigns. You will handle trafficking, optimisation, troubleshooting, and reporting across multiple ad formats and platforms.

You’ll work closely with internal teams to ensure smooth delivery and top‑quality execution, as well as support sales and account management teams with campaign insights and delivery updates.

Responsibilities

• Trafficking and managing display and video campaigns in Google Ad Manager (GAM 360) and other systems
• Coordinating campaign scheduling and creative submissions with clients and agencies
• Monitoring live campaigns to ensure delivery accuracy and performance against KPIs
• Managing discrepancies, troubleshooting delivery issues, and escalating when required
• Producing screenshots, delivery reports, and post‑campaign analysis with actionable insights
• Supporting sales teams with inventory figures and campaign status updates
• Working with finance on monthly reconciliations and confirming final campaign revenues

You

• 1-2 years' experience in an Ad Operations or Trafficking role (preferably within digital media)
• Hands‑on experience using Google Ad Manager (GAM 360) or a similar ad server
• Strong attention to detail and problem‑solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast‑paced environment
• Confident communicator who enjoys collaborating across teams

Apply Now

You can apply for this role by sending your CV or getting in touch directly.

Jack Fitzpatrick -
Senior Recruitment Consultant - Media & Ad Tech

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