Manager, Paid Search

Journey Further; Greater London; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension (matched up to 4%)

Private medical insurance

Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption

25 days annual leave + Christmas break

Job summary

Journey Further is seeking a Paid Search specialist to join our UK team. You will explain how paid search performance and business data align to deliver measurable commercial outcomes for clients, and you will use data insights to identify trends and fix issues that boost performance.

You will optimise campaigns across Google Ads and related platforms, build and interpret large data sets, and present clear client reports.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of Google Ads platform and PPC concepts.
• Ability to interpret complex datasets and extract actionable insights.
• Excellent client communication and reporting skills.
• Proactive, curious, and able to work in a collaborative team.

Responsibilities

• Explain how Paid Search performance and business data work together to deliver commercial results for clients.
• Use data analysis to uncover trends, diagnose issues and drive measurable performance improvements.
• Day-to-day optimisation of Paid Search campaigns across Google Ads and related platforms.
• Build, analyse and interpret large datasets to extract insight and opportunities.
• Produce clear, compelling performance reports for clients.
• Conduct full-funnel account audits to identify growth and efficiency opportunities.
• Develop testing roadmaps and optimise toward client goals.
• Collaborate with internal teams to align PPC strategy with broader digital activity.
• Support the rollout of automation, scripts and data-driven workflows.
• Participate in new business pitches and create supporting materials.
• Maintain a strong understanding of platform changes, industry trends and best practices.
• Provide proactive client communication, sharing insights and recommendations regularly.
• Document processes and contribute to improving ways of working.
• Mentor junior team members where appropriate.

Skills

Google Ads

Excel/Sheets

Data analysis

Client communication

Campaign management

Job description

What you will do:

• Explain how Paid Search performance and business data work together to deliver commercial results for clients
• Use data analysis to uncover trends, diagnose issues and drive measurable performance improvements
• Day-to-day optimisation of Paid Search campaigns across Google Ads and related platforms
• Build, analyse and interpret large datasets to extract insight and opportunities
• Produce clear, compelling performance reports for clients
• Conduct full-funnel account audits to identify growth and efficiency opportunities
• Develop testing roadmaps and optimise toward client goals
• Collaborate with internal teams to align PPC strategy with broader digital activity
• Support the rollout of automation, scripts and data-driven workflows
• Participate in new business pitches and create supporting materials
• Maintain a strong understanding of platform changes, industry trends and best practices
• Provide proactive client communication, sharing insights and recommendations regularly
• Document processes and contribute to improving ways of working
• Mentor junior team members where appropriate

• Deep understanding of Google Ads and strong proficiency in Excel/Sheets
• Ability to interpret complex datasets and translate them into actionable insight
• Strong communication skills and confidence explaining performance to clients
• High ambition, curiosity and a desire to go above and beyond
• A proactive mindset with a passion for continuous learning
• Ability to work collaboratively within a high-performing team
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality work
• Comfortable managing multiple campaigns and priorities simultaneously

Locations:

Leeds: £34,000 - £40,000

Manchester: £37,000 - £42,000

London: £40,000 - £45,000

• Pension - Matched up to 4%
• Health - Private medical insurance
• Family - Enhanced maternity, paternity & adoption pay
• Flexibility - 25 days annual leave, Christmas shutdown and home working allowance