Marketing Performance Manager - SEO and PPC

ZipRecruiter; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment platform in Bristol is seeking a Marketing Performance Manager to oversee marketing activities across multiple brands. The role requires hands-on experience in SEO and PPC management, blending brand building with performance marketing. Ideal candidates should have a strong agency background, be creative, and possess effective campaign management skills. This full-time position offers a salary range of £45,000 - £65,000 and hybrid working options.

Benefits

Hybrid working

Clear career path

Competitive salary

Qualifications

• Strong agency background with experience managing brand accounts.
• Hands-on skills in SEO and PPC campaign management.
• Ability to balance strategic thinking with execution.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver SEO and PPC campaigns, tracking performance.
• Manage integrated brand campaigns across digital, social, and email channels.
• Collaborate with in-house specialists to produce high-quality content.

Skills

SEO campaign management

PPC campaign management

Agency background

Creative thinking

Job description

Overview

Marketing Performance Manager (SEO, PPC & Brand)

Location: Bristol, 5 days a week
Salary: £45,000 - £65,000 DOE

About the Role

We are looking for a hands-on Marketing Performance Manager with strong agency experience to take ownership of marketing activity for a growing portfolio of brands. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who wants to combine brand building with performance marketing and have real influence over strategy and delivery.

You'll start by leading the marketing for one brand, before expanding responsibility across multiple. The role involves managing a mix of in-house specialists and external agencies, so it's well-suited to someone who enjoys variety, collaboration, and making an immediate impact.

This is not just a management role - we're looking for someone who can bring energy, creativity, and fresh ideas, while also being hands-on with SEO, PPC, and digital campaign execution.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver SEO and PPC campaigns, tracking performance and optimising for ROI.

• Manage integrated brand campaigns across digital, social, and email channels.

• Collaborate with in-house specialists (design, social, brand) to produce high-quality content and campaigns.

• Work with external partners and agencies, with the scope to bring some functions in-house.

• Support the launch and optimisation of a new group website.

• Report on campaign performance, providing insights and recommendations to senior stakeholders.

• Contribute ideas and creative input to strengthen brand positioning and marketing activity.

What We're Looking For

• Strong agency background with experience managing brand accounts.

• Hands-on skills in SEO and PPC campaign management.

• Ability to balance strategic thinking with execution.

• Experience managing both in-house and external resources.

• Creative and energetic, with a proven ability to deliver results.

• Flexible on years of experience - what matters most is your impact.

What’s on Offer

• Salary: £45,000 - £65,000, depending on experience.

• Hybrid working available - office located in Bristol, 15-20 minutes from the station.

• Full-time role, 5 days per week.

• Clear career path - potential to grow into a senior leadership position as the business expands.

Interview Process

1. Initial informal chat.

2. Task-based assessment.

3. Final interview.

Find out more and apply via the link below.