Biddable Account Manager

Publicis Groupe UK; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Life Assurance

Private Medical cover

Reflection Days

Shared Parental Leave

Inclusive Benefits

Job summary

Starcom, part of Publicis Groupe, is hiring a Paid Search Manager to shape search strategy for leading brands. You will work with specialists across media, analytics, commerce, creative and technology to test ideas and apply AI innovations. This role offers exposure to high‑profile campaigns and a collaborative, fast‑paced environment.

You’ll drive performance, develop testing roadmaps, and build strong client partnerships while delivering measurable business growth and investment efficiency.

Qualifications

• Experience managing paid search campaigns on major platforms (e.g., Google Ads, Microsoft Advertising).
• Strong understanding of search strategy, performance optimisation and measurement principles.
• Ability to present recommendations to stakeholders and manage client relationships.
• Analytical mindset with ability to translate data into actionable insights.

Responsibilities

• Lead the paid search strategy and delivery for a portfolio of client accounts.
• Translate data and insights into clear recommendations to drive growth and ROI.
• Develop testing roadmaps exploring automation, first‑party data, AI and emerging search opportunities.
• Build trusted client partnerships and provide strategic guidance for optimisation and innovation.
• Manage forecasting, budgeting, pacing and QA to ensure operational excellence.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to deliver integrated solutions across media and analytics.
• Support and mentor colleagues through coaching and knowledge sharing.

Skills

Paid search

Google Ads

Microsoft Advertising

Data analysis

Client relationships

Job description

Company Description

With a history that dates back over 80 years, Starcom is a global communications planning and media leader. We are an agency still grounded in our founding principle that people are at the centre of all we do. Each day, we apply this belief to harness the transformative power of data and technology to inspire and move people and business forward. With more than 7,000 employees in over 100 offices around the world, we are the flagship Publicis Media agency that uses our ‘Power of One’ business model, with teams that span multiple disciplines across clients such as Aldi, P&G, Primark, Samsung, Stellantis, and Visa.

We place a huge focus on our People, and have driven flagship D&I and L&D programmes within Publicis Media; our goal is to help every individual reach their fullest potential, and we encourage everyone to make “Brave Plays” in how they approach their work and their own career development. As a result, we have an exceptionally energised and committed talent base, all of us proud of our welcoming and supportive culture, as evidenced by our recognition as one of Campaign’s Best Places to Work for five years in a row, Media Week's Agency of the Year 2025 and one of the Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2025.

Overview

Paid Search Manager

We are hiring aPaid Search Manager to joinStarcom, one of the world's leading media and communications agencies. This is an exciting opportunity to shape paid search strategy for well-known brands, helping clients connect with audiences and achieve measurable business growth. You'll work alongside talented specialists across media, analytics, commerce, creative and technology, with the freedom to test new ideas and embrace the latest innovations in search and AI. If you enjoy combining strategic thinking with hands‑on expertise and making a visible impact, we'd love to hear from you.

Responsibilities

What will you be doing?

• Lead the paid search strategy and delivery for a portfolio of client accounts, ensuring strong performance and business outcomes.
• Translate data and insights into clear recommendations that drive growth and maximise investment effectiveness.
• Develop and implement testing roadmaps that explore automation, first‑party data, AI and emerging search opportunities.
• Build trusted partnerships with clients, providing strategic guidance and identifying opportunities for optimisation and innovation.
• Manage account performance across forecasting, budgeting, pacing and quality assurance to ensure operational excellence.
• Collaborate with teams across media, analytics, commerce, creative and technology to deliver integrated solutions.
• Support and develop colleagues through coaching, knowledge sharing and constructive feedback.

Qualifications

Skills we're looking for:

• Proven experience managing paid search campaigns across platforms such as Google Ads and Microsoft Advertising.
• Strong understanding of search strategy, performance optimisation and measurement principles.
• Confidence managing client relationships and presenting recommendations to a range of stakeholders.
• Analytical thinking with the ability to translate complex information into actionable insights.
• Interest in emerging technology, automation, AI and the evolving search landscape.
• Collaborative approach with experience contributing to a positive and supportive team environment.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage priorities effectively while maintaining high quality standards.

Additional Information

Starcomoffers a wide range of benefits to support our employees. Full details are shared when you join, but highlights include core benefits such as Pension, Life Assurance, and Private Medical cover, alongside enhanced policies like Reflection Days and Shared Parental Leave. You’ll also have access to a range of additional initiatives, including:

Please check out thePublicis Career Pagewhich showcases our Inclusive Benefits and our EAG’s (Employee Action Groups).

Publicis Groupe works primarily from the office or our clients' office four days per week.

At Starcom, we are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, and do not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, nationality, religion or belief, disability, age, citizenship, relationship status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected characteristic.

We are committed to providing a fair, accessible, and inclusive recruitment process. If you have any access needs - for example, related to disability, neurodivergence, or a health condition - please let us know. We’ll work with you to ensure the process works for you. Sharing this information will never impact your application.

Guided by our values, we listen with empathy, uplift each other, take responsibility, and embrace change - building a culture where everyone feels seen, respected, and genuinely included.