Paid Media Manager - Google Ads

JR United Kingdom; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic startup as a Client Performance Manager, where your expertise in Google Ads will drive success for diverse clients. This remote role offers the flexibility to work from anywhere in the UK while managing impactful campaigns across lead generation and ecommerce. With a focus on results over hours, you'll collaborate closely with experienced team members to optimize client accounts using advanced automation and AI tools. Be part of a culture that values respect for time, technology, and people, and enjoy a competitive salary with clear pathways for growth in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

Full remote flexibility

Competitive salary plus performance bonus

Support from senior practitioners

Clear pathways for growth

4.5 day work week

Culture valuing expertise and respect

Qualifications

• 2-4 years managing Google Ads campaigns, especially Search and Performance Max.
• Practical knowledge of automation and AI tools in Google Ads.

Responsibilities

• Manage a growing portfolio of Google Ads client accounts.
• Own campaign performance, including budget pacing and audience management.

Skills

Google Ads Management

Attention to Detail

Communication Skills

Proactive Organization

Tools

Google Ads

GA4

Tag Manager

Job description

Job Description

Location: Remote-only (anywhere you can deliver great work, based in the UK)

Job Type: Full-time (4.5 days a week)

Salary: £32,000 p/a gross

Our Mission

We exist to deliver expert Google Ads success for growing businesses — whether lead generation or ecommerce — at a fair, transparent price, leveraging the best of ad technology and human expertise.

We believe:

• In combining deep platform knowledge with automation to drive better outcomes faster.
• In working smart, respecting people's time, and focusing on outputs, not hours.
• In building a culture based on respect for time, technology, outputs, and people.

About the Role

We're looking for a Client Performance Manager to join our delivery team. You’ll work closely with our Head of Performance to manage and optimise a portfolio of client accounts — across both lead generation and ecommerce businesses.

You’ll be managing real budgets, delivering real results, and making intelligent use of Google Ads automation and AI.

You should be comfortable crafting a PMax campaign as well as reviewing a Search build for structural integrity.

We're a fast-moving, experienced team — and you'll be working with people who know the craft inside out.

As an early hire at a fast-growing startup, you’ll help shape how we work — it’s high-paced and high-expectation, but offers real ownership, development, and upside.

What You'll Be Doing

• Managing a growing portfolio of Google Ads client accounts, across lead generation and ecommerce.
• Owning campaign performance: budget pacing, bid strategy tuning, testing frameworks, audience management, and ongoing account hygiene.
• Using Google Ads automation and AI (Performance Max, Smart Bidding, Broad Match, RSA) effectively, knowing when to trust automation and when human intervention is needed.
• Reporting intelligently: focusing on key business outcomes like revenue, leads, and sales growth.
• Managing your work time and output transparently, with an eye on efficiency and margin.
• Sharing learnings and helping refine our delivery processes.

What We’re Looking For

Must-Haves:

• 2–4 years' experience managing live Google Ads campaigns (Search essential, Performance Max preferred).
• Practical knowledge of Google’s automation and AI tools.
• High attention to detail.
• Clear, concise communication skills.
• A remote-working mindset: autonomous, proactive, organized.
• Focus on outputs — results matter more than hours logged.

Nice-to-Haves:

• Experience managing both lead generation and ecommerce accounts.
• Basic knowledge of GA4, Tag Manager, and conversion tracking.
• Agency experience handling multiple client accounts.
• Google certifications.

What You'll Get

• Full remote flexibility — results matter, not location.
• Competitive salary plus performance bonus.
• Support from senior practitioners with 6–15+ years’ experience.
• Clear pathways for growth and specialization.
• Working a 4.5 day week model, respecting your time.
• A culture valuing expertise, smart work, and mutual respect.

Our Values

• Respect Time: Efficient work without waste.
• Respect Technology: Use the best tools and stay adaptable.
• Respect Outputs: Focus on real results, not vanity metrics.
• Respect People: Be approachable, collaborative, and generous.

Our Hiring Process

We believe in a clear, respectful, and structured process. Here’s what to expect:

• Initial Application: Submit your CV and answers to three questions.
• Screening Interview: 30-minute chat about your experience and goals.
• Paid Task: Short practical exercise (paid).
• Final Interview: In-depth discussion about working style and expectations.
• Offer Stage: Role offered with clear salary and bonus details.

We commit to providing a clear yes/no at each stage.

How to Apply

Send your CV and a brief note (2–3 paragraphs) answering:

• The best Google Ads result you’ve delivered — and how.
• A time you used automation or AI to improve a campaign or save time.

Why Join Now?

We’re scaling quickly, winning great clients, and building a company focused on real results, fairness, and growth.

If you want to do great work, be recognized for it, and work in a way that suits you — we’d love to hear from you.

Notes:

• Full-time (4.5 days/week)
• Remote-only (UK)
• Start as soon as possible, ideally June