Biddable Manager - Mat Cover - 12 months

Aspire; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A global media solutions agency is seeking a Biddable Account Manager to lead paid search strategy across clients. The role includes overseeing campaign lifecycle, optimising performance, and mentoring junior staff. Ideal candidates will have agency-side experience and strong skills in Google Ads and analytics. This position drives innovation and performance in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Proven agency-side experience managing paid search campaigns.
• Strong understanding of Google Ads and Microsoft Advertising.
• Excellent analytical and Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan, present, and manage paid search campaign strategies.
• Oversee setup, optimisation, and performance delivery against KPIs.
• Provide clients with strategic leadership and actionable insights.

Skills

Managing paid search campaigns

Understanding of Google Ads

Experience with SA360 or Campaign Manager

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Tools

Google Analytics

Adobe Analytics

Job description

Biddable Account Manager - MAT COVER - 12 MONTHS

About the Agency

A global media solutions agency, recognised for its international growth and expertise across B2B and financial sectors. With offices worldwide and a strong reputation for delivering data-driven, high-performing campaigns, the agency partners with leading brands to deliver innovative digital marketing solutions.

The Role

We're looking for a Paid Search / Biddable Media Manager to lead paid search strategy and activation across a range of clients. This is a client-facing role, overseeing the full campaign lifecycle - from strategic planning to optimisation and reporting - while supporting and mentoring junior team members.

You’ll play a key role in shaping paid search best practices, driving performance, and ensuring campaigns meet client objectives across multiple markets.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, present, and manage paid search campaign strategies
• Oversee setup, optimisation, and performance delivery against KPIs
• Provide clients with strategic leadership and actionable insights
• Foster a test-and-learn culture to drive innovation
• Collaborate closely with internal planning and ad ops teams
• Manage day-to-day client communication and ensure a high standard of service
• Lead on campaign forecasting, budgeting, and reconciliations
• Deliver performance reporting and present results confidently to clients

Skills & Experience

• Proven agency-side experience managing paid search campaigns
• Strong understanding of Google Ads and Microsoft Advertising
• Experience with tools such as SA360, Campaign Manager, Google Analytics, or Adobe Analytics
• Knowledge of additional biddable channels (paid social, programmatic) is a plus
• Excellent analytical and Excel skills
• Confident communicator, able to explain strategy and insights clearly to clients

Preferred Background

• Experience in B2B or financial services marketing is advantageous
• Additional European language skills a bonus

The Person

• Confident, proactive, and collaborative
• Strong communicator with a commercial mindset
• Analytical thinker with a passion for driving performance
• Comfortable working both independently and as part of a wider team

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