Director Global Paid Media (m/f/d)

Diagram; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurtech company in Bristol is seeking a Director of Global Paid Media to define strategies and lead a high-performing team. This role involves managing digital media investments and ensuring accountability for performance metrics. The ideal candidate will have over 4 years of experience in managing global operations across multiple platforms, and will drive innovation within the company while nurturing talent in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

30 days of vacation

Fixed salary with uncapped commission

Flexible working hours

Training and personal development

Company pension plan

Exclusive employee discounts

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience managing global digital media operations.
• Hands-on experience with Google Ads and Meta.
• Strong understanding of marketing technology stacks.
• Ability to manage large budgets aligned with commercial goals.
• Proven track record of driving measurable growth and ROI.

Responsibilities

• Define strategy and oversee digital media operations.
• Lead a global paid media team and foster a culture of mentorship.
• Own the global paid media strategy and execution roadmap.
• Manage direct relationships with major media partners.
• Ensure rigorous measurement frameworks for campaign optimization.

Skills

Leadership

Digital media management

Strategic planning

Collaboration

Analytical thinking

Tools

Google Ads

Meta

Marketing technology stacks

Job description

Your tasks

Reporting to the International VP of Growth, the Director of Global Paid Media (f/m/d) will be responsible for defining strategy, driving execution, and overseeing day-to-day operations across all digital media investments at Clark. This is a pivotal leadership role within the Global Growth organization, as digital media serves as a fundamental driver of brand awareness, customer acquisition, and long-term growth across all geographies.

This role requires deep expertise in paid media management at scale, a strong track record of people leadership, and a passion for innovation in the ever-evolving digital media landscape. The ideal candidate will demonstrate fluency across dominant platforms (Google Ads, Meta) as well as emerging formats such as influencer marketing, podcast advertising, digital out-of-home (DOOH), connected TV (CTV), and other programmatic channels.

Your main tasks will include:

1. Team Leadership

• Lead and develop a high-performing global paid media team structured around core verticals:

  • Paid Search & Google Ads

  • Paid Social & Display

  • Affiliates & Large Publishers (including influencers and podcasting)

  • Foster a collaborative, inclusive, and high-standards culture, with a strong emphasis on mentorship, career development, and team empowerment.

2. Paid Media Strategy & Operations

• Own the global paid media strategy and execution roadmap across all digital channels.

• Champion martech integration to support automation, personalization, measurement, and test-and-learn capabilities.

• Manage direct relationships with major media partners (e.g., Google, Meta, TikTok, large publisher networks).

• Ensure tight collaboration with cross-functional teams in Product & Technology, Sales, Finance, Legal, and local market teams.

3. Performance Accountability

• Take full ownership of paid media performance metrics, including media spend efficiency, customer acquisition cost (CAC), and return on investment (ROI).

• Ensure rigorous measurement frameworks are in place to optimize campaigns for both short-term performance and long-term customer lifetime value (CLV).

4. Stakeholder Engagement

• Serve as the strategic voice for paid media within the Global Growth organization and beyond.

• Effectively communicate plans, insights, and results to senior stakeholders and cross-functional teams.

• Act as an internal thought leader and advocate for innovation across paid media channels and methodologies.

5. Talent Development

• Create a culture of continuous learning, experimentation, and operational excellence.

• Attract, nurture, and retain top talent to build a world-class media organization that supports Clark’s global growth ambitions.

Requirements

• Proven Experience: 4+ years of experience managing global digital media operations across multiple markets and channels, with a focus on scalable, high-impact execution.

• Platform Expertise: Hands-on experience with major digital platforms, especially Google Ads and Meta; familiarity with newer formats such as influencer and programmatic media.

• Technical & Martech Integration: Strong understanding of marketing technology stacks, 1st-party data activation, and data-driven performance optimization.

• Commercial Acumen: Demonstrated ability to manage large budgets and align media outcomes with broader commercial goals in collaboration with finance and sales functions.

• Analytical & Results-Oriented: Clear track record of driving measurable growth and ROI through strategic media investments.

• Leadership Skills: Empathetic, motivational, and visionary leader with the ability to build trust, inspire teams, and influence stakeholders.

• Project & Time Management: Highly organized and detail-oriented, capable of managing multiple initiatives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

• Collaborative Mindset: A strong communicator and team player who thrives in a cross-functional, global organization.

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About us

Your Benefits – What We Offer

• 30 days of vacation and 5 additional days for training and development

• Fixed salary with uncapped commission

• Maximum work-life balance thanks to hybrid work models, flexible working hours, and workation opportunities

• Training and personal development

• Company pension plan with top conditions

• Support for personal volunteer activities, e.g., in the form of so-called Impact Days (2 per year)

• Always there for you: chilled drinks, fresh fruit, snacks – and of course, your team

• We’re team players at CLARK: you can expect a respectful team environment, cultural initiatives, and shared events

• A wide range of exclusive employee discounts

• You’ll become part of a world-leading insurtech company and join us in revolutionizing the insurance industry.

Why CLARK? Because YOU matter here
What makes us special: at CLARK, you can simply be yourself. Our dress code? Come as you are! Because diversity and equal opportunity are more than just words to us – they shape our daily work.
In other words: no matter where you come from or how you tick, as a CLARKee, you’ll experience an open work environment where you can realize your potential, share your ideas, and truly make an impact.
Sounds like your kind of place? Then we’re looking forward to meeting you!