Head of Paid Advertising — Hybrid Growth Leader

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

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.