Director of Paid Media

Sphere Digital Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading media agency is hiring a Digital Integration Director for a permanent role in London. This hybrid position involves overseeing paid media strategies for high-profile accounts, driving innovation, and leading a talented team. Candidates should have over 8 years of digital experience with expertise in PPC, Programmatic Display, or Paid Social. A strong understanding of the digital landscape and exceptional leadership skills are essential for this role. The salary ranges from £75,000 to £85,000 depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Deep expertise in at least two areas of digital media.
• Exceptional ability to influence senior stakeholders.
• Strong understanding of digital landscape and measurement solutions.

Responsibilities

• Oversee planning and execution of paid media campaigns.
• Guide stakeholders on digital transformation.
• Lead a high-performing team and ensure campaign innovation.
• Drive improvements in digital performance and solutions.

Skills

Digital experience (8+ years)

Expertise in PPC, Programmatic Display, or Paid Social

Strong communication skills

Commercially savvy

Leadership skills

Job description

Digital Integration Director (Paid Media)

Location: London (Hybrid)
Type: Permanent
Salary: £75,000- £85,000 depending on experience

Hybrid working - 3 office days a week.

About the Role

I am hiring for a leadership role in Paid Media with a leading media agency and take ownership of paid media strategy on one of the UK's most high-profile accounts.

This is a fantastic opportunity to shape digital maturity, drive innovation, and lead a talented team in delivering world-class, fully integrated digital campaigns.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the planning and flawless execution of holistic paid media campaigns across PPC, Paid Social, Programmatic and display across multiple products and brands.
• Act as the senior digital point of contact, guiding stakeholders on their digital transformation journey.
• Lead and inspire a high-performing team, ensuring campaigns are innovative, commercially effective, and error-free.
• Champion integration across PPC, Programmatic, and Paid Social to deliver forward-thinking solutions.
• Collaborate with planning, data, and client experience teams to ensure strategies are rooted in insight and business objectives.
• Drive continuous improvements in performance, introducing new solutions and market-leading opportunities.
• Play a key role in developing the agency's Digital Integration function to support growth and retention.

What We're Looking For

• 8+ years' digital experience, with deep expertise in at least two of the following: PPC, Programmatic Display, Paid Social.
• Strong understanding of the digital landscape, including platforms, attribution, data application (1st, 2nd, 3rd party), and measurement solutions.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence senior stakeholders.
• Commercially savvy with a track record of delivering impactful digital solutions.
• Positive, proactive, entrepreneurial, and resilient leadership style.

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