Paid Media Director

Tribal Digital - Data Driven Digital Recruitment; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 51,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading independent digital agency in London is seeking a Paid Media Director to lead strategic efforts across key client accounts. This role involves overseeing paid media campaigns across platforms such as Google and Meta, managing a team, and building strong client relationships. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of paid media and be a strategic thinker who is passionate about delivering excellent client results. This position offers a hybrid working model with one day in the office and four remote.

Qualifications

• Deep expertise in PPC, Paid Social, and Programmatic channels.
• Ability to shape innovative performance strategies.
• Experience in managing client relationships effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead paid media strategy across major platforms.
• Act as a trusted advisor for senior-level client relationships.
• Manage and mentor account and media specialists.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Paid media expertise

Client relationship management

Team management

Job description

Job Description

Paid Media Director

Salary: Up to £60K

Channels: PPC, Paid Social, Programmatic

Hybrid: 1 day in Central London, 4 days WFH

Clients: Luxury Retail

Are you a strategic thinker with deep paid media expertise and a passion for client success? Our client — a leading independent digital agency in London — is looking for a Digital Account Director / Paid Media Director to lead key accounts and drive performance at the highest level.

The Role

In this position, you’ll be the strategic lead across major client accounts, overseeing paid media strategy, ensuring campaign excellence, and building long‑term partnerships. You’ll guide a talented team, shape innovative performance strategies, and play a key role in the agency’s continued growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead paid media strategy across Google, Meta, LinkedIn, and emerging platforms
• Own senior‑level client relationships, acting as a trusted advisor
• Manage and mentor a team of account and media specialists
• Oversee reporting, insights, and recommendations to support client growth

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