Paid Media Director - 16 month FTC

ThePlaceToBe; Leeds; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A digital agency is seeking a Paid Media Director to lead their paid media offerings. Responsibilities include strategic planning for tier 1 clients across PPC and Paid Social, managing a team of specialists, and participating in growth discussions. Candidates should have strong experience in Paid Media, with hands-on knowledge of GoogleAds, BingAds, and other social platforms. The role is based in North Leeds for 3 days a week on a 16-month fixed term contract, starting in April 2026.

Qualifications

• Passion for all things Paid Media.
• Strong experience in a Paid Media focused role.
• Ability to plan strategy for large budgets.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic planning for tier 1 clients across PPC and Paid Social.
• Manage a team of 6 Paid Media specialists.
• Participate in agency discussions about growth.

Skills

Paid Media strategy planning

PPC campaign management

Paid Social management

Team leadership

GoogleAds

BingAds

Meta platforms

Tiktok marketing

Snapchat

Linkedin

Job description

ThePlaceToBe are excited to be working closely with a digital agency that specialise within the world of travel, eCommerce and tourism. These guys offer services such as Paid Media, SEO and Content Marketing.

About the role...

As a Paid Media Director, you’ll be taking lead upon the agency’s current paid media offering

What you’ll be doing day to day...

• Lead strategic planning for tier 1 clients across PPC, Paid Social and Display
• Manage a team of 6 Paid Media specialists
• Sit within the senior leadership team and be part of agency discussion around growth
• Be part of department growth including recruitment
• Work closely with the sales and growth team, taking part in new business pitches
• Align paid media operations alongside other areas of search including

About you...

To be considered for this Paid Media Director role you must have a passion for all things Paid Media

What we're looking for...

• Strong experience with a Paid Media focused role
• Ability to plan strategy across PPC and Paid Social
• Previous hands on experience within campaign management of GoogleAds, BingAds, Meta, Tiktok, Snapchat and Linkedin
• Ability to plan out digital marketing spends into the millions per year
• Experience in team leadership and development
• Commercial attitude and be passionate about client growth and return
• You must be able to commute to North Leeds, 3 days a week
• Ideally looking for a start date in April 2026 and be happy for 16-month fixed term contract

Sound like you? Or interested in having a chat about your next career move? Get in touch