Head Of Paid Advertising

Nova Recruitment; Ringway; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading digital agency in the UK is seeking a Head of Paid Advertising to lead their paid media team. This role includes driving strategy, performance, and growth across multiple platforms such as Google and Meta. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership and commercial skills, managing client relationships, and supporting new business efforts. The position offers hybrid working arrangements and a variety of benefits including pension and fitness classes.

Benefits

Hybrid working (3 days office / 2 home)

Pension

Flexitime

Enhanced maternity leave

Free fitness classes

Flu jabs

Cycle scheme

Company events

Extra leave

Travel support

Qualifications

• Several years proven experience in paid advertising.
• Background leading a paid media function or team.
• Experience managing high-budget, multi-platform campaigns.

Responsibilities

• Lead paid media strategy and performance across all platforms.
• Own forecasting, budgets and campaign optimisation.
• Ensure campaigns deliver against KPIs (ROAS, CPA, revenue).
• Manage senior client relationships and paid media delivery.
• Lead, develop and grow the paid media team.
• Support new business pitches and paid strategy.

Skills

Proven experience in paid advertising

Leadership in a paid media function

Managing high-budget campaigns

Strong strategic skills

Client-facing confidence

Job description

Job Title: Head of Paid Advertising

Job Description: Are you a Head of Paid Advertising to lead a paid media team, drive strategy, performance and growth across Google, Meta, Microsoft, TikTok, LinkedIn and more then look no further! Please hit apply now or ring Lauren Charlton now!

County: Lancashire

Location: Manchester (Hybrid: 3 office, 2 home)

Salary Range: £50,000 - £55,000

About the Company

A leading full-service digital agency, recognised among the top performers in its region, operates across multiple UK locations with a 40-strong team. Known for innovative thinking and a results-driven mindset, the team prides itself on driving exceptional growth for its clients. New partners are welcomed into a collaborative environment filled with passionate digital specialists dedicated to delivering standout performance.

About the Role

We are looking for a Head of Paid Advertising to lead our paid media team, driving strategy, performance and growth across Google, Meta, Microsoft, TikTok, LinkedIn and more.

You’ll be responsible for delivering strong commercial results for clients, developing the paid team, and contributing to new business and agency growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead paid media strategy and performance across all platforms
• Own forecasting, budgets and campaign optimisation
• Ensure campaigns deliver against KPIs (ROAS, CPA, revenue)
• Manage senior client relationships and paid media delivery
• Lead, develop and grow the paid media team
• Support new business pitches and paid strategy

Skills and Expertise

• Several years proven experience in paid advertising
• Background leading a paid media function or team
• Experience managing high-budget, multi-platform campaigns
• Strong commercial, strategic and leadership skills
• Confident with client-facing and pitching

Benefits

• Hybrid working (3 days office / 2 home)
• Pension, flexitime & enhanced maternity leave
• Free fitness classes, flu jabs & cycle scheme
• Company events, extra leave & travel support