Biddable Media Lead: Paid Search & Social Manager

WPP Media; Manchester; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive medical insurance

Group retirement plans

Vision and dental insurance

Generous paid time off

Job summary

WPP Media, the AI-driven media operating unit of WPP, is seeking a results-focused Search Manager to own day-to-day paid search and paid social execution. You will manage campaigns, build robust media plans, and drive optimization while mentoring junior colleagues.

This role operates within WPP Open ecosystems, delivering measurable impact for UK clients. You will collaborate with client teams and suppliers, present performance insights, and help shape testing strategies to maximise campaign

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading paid search and paid social campaigns.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to translate data into action.
• Excellent communication and client-facing skills.

Responsibilities

• Own day-to-day management of paid search and paid social campaigns.
• Develop and justify biddable media plans aligned with client KPIs.
• Mentor and develop team members, ensuring high-quality client deliverables.
• Produce regular performance reports and actionable insights.
• Collaborate with planning teams to align media with wider marketing strategy.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Strategic planning

Communication

People management

Tools

Google Ads

Bing Ads

Meta (Facebook)

TikTok

Pinterest

Job description

WPP Media, the AI-driven media operating unit of WPP, is seeking a results-focused Search Manager to own day-to-day paid search and paid social execution. You will manage campaigns, build robust media plans, and drive optimization while mentoring junior colleagues.

This role operates within WPP Open ecosystems, delivering measurable impact for UK clients. You will collaborate with client teams and suppliers, present performance insights, and help shape testing strategies to maximise campaign