Head of PPC

Harnham; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A digital marketing agency in Leeds is seeking a Head of PPC to lead strategy and oversee high-value PPC accounts. The ideal candidate will have at least 7 years of PPC experience and strong management skills. This role involves client-facing responsibilities and team leadership, ensuring the best practices in PPC are followed. Competitive salary offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years' hands-on PPC experience, ideally from a senior PPC or Paid Media Manager role.
• Proven track record managing large monthly budgets (£100k–£300k).
• Strong stakeholder and client management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategy and execution for tier 1 PPC accounts.
• Be the go-to PPC expert, providing guidance to colleagues and clients.
• Oversee campaign planning, testing, and optimisation.

Skills

PPC experience

Stakeholder management

Analytical mindset

Leadership

Job description

Overview

Head of PPC — Location: Leeds (2 days per week in office). Salary: Up to £55,000 (up to £60,000 for exceptional candidates).

About the Company

We’re partnered with a leading digital marketing agency that manages high-value, complex client accounts across multiple sectors. With a strong reputation for delivering best-in-class paid media campaigns, they work with major brands handling budgets from £100k to £300k per month. This is a key hire to lead their PPC capability and act as the central hub of knowledge within the paid media team.

The Role

This role replaces an experienced senior team member and will take ownership of 1–2 tier 1 client accounts, overseeing strategy, delivery, and optimisation of PPC campaigns. Around half of your time will be client-facing, while also providing leadership and guidance to a small team. You’ll ensure PPC best practice is embedded across the agency, manage significant budgets, and maintain strong client relationships.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead strategy and execution for tier 1 PPC accounts with budgets of £100k–£300k per month.
• Be the go-to PPC expert, providing guidance to colleagues and clients.
• Line manage one Paid Media Manager, with indirect oversight of a Paid Media Executive.
• Act as the main point of contact for clients, delivering performance updates and strategic recommendations.
• Oversee campaign planning, testing, and optimisation to drive measurable results.
• Ensure delivery against client KPIs and budget targets.
• Stay ahead of PPC trends, tools, and best practices, sharing knowledge across the team.
• Collaborate with other channel leads to ensure an integrated paid media strategy.

Skills & Experience

• Minimum 7 years’ hands-on PPC experience, ideally from a senior PPC or Paid Media Manager role.
• Proven track record managing large monthly budgets (£100k–£300k).
• Strong stakeholder and client management skills.
• Experience leading, coaching, or mentoring team members.
• Deep understanding of PPC platforms, bid strategies, and optimisation techniques.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data and turn it into actionable insights.
• Comfortable presenting to senior stakeholders and clients.
• Salary up to £55,000 (up to £60,000 for exceptional candidates)
• 2 days per week in Leeds office
• Opportunity to lead high-profile client accounts
• Exposure to large budgets and complex paid media strategies
• Join a collaborative and ambitious team with strong career progression opportunities

How to Apply

Interested? Send your CV to Mohammed Buhariwala at Harnham via the Apply link on this page.

Keywords

• PPC Manager, Head of PPC, Paid Media, Paid Search, Google Ads, Microsoft Ads, PPC Strategy, Digital Marketing, Stakeholder Management, Client Services, UK Jobs, Paid Media Manager, PPC Specialist

Details

• Seniority level: Associate
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Marketing
• Industries: Technology, Information and Media