Paid Media Specialist

Harnham; Leeds; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading marketing recruitment firm is seeking a talented Paid Media Specialist in Leeds to manage high-profile campaigns for top UK brands. Responsibilities include planning and optimising campaigns across various platforms, conducting account checks, and producing insightful reports. Ideal candidates will have 2+ years of experience and proficiency in tools like Google Ads and Microsoft Advertising. This full-time role offers a chance to work in a dynamic environment with ambitious KPIs.

Qualifications

• 2+ years’ paid media experience, ideally agency-side.
• Strong analytical skills and advanced Excel knowledge.
• Detail-oriented, organised, and proactive.

Responsibilities

• Plan, launch, and optimise campaigns across search, display, and social.
• Conduct daily account checks and manage budgets effectively.
• Create insightful reports with clear commentary.

Skills

Paid media experience

Proficiency with Google Ads

Analytical skills

Advanced Excel knowledge

Experience with social ad platforms

Tools

Google Ads

Microsoft Advertising

SA360

DV360

Job description

Base pay range

This range is provided by Harnham. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Overview

We are seeking a talented Paid Media Specialist to work across multiple client accounts, managing high-profile campaigns for some of the UK’s leading brands. You’ll be responsible for setting up, optimising, and reporting on paid media activity, delivering measurable results against ambitious KPIs.

In this varied role, you’ll manage campaigns across paid search, display, video, and paid social, working with leading platforms such as Google Ads, Microsoft Advertising, and Search Ads 360. You’ll liaise with suppliers to ensure clients have access to the latest tools and betas, while continually testing and refining strategies to maximise performance.

Responsibilities

• Plan, launch, and optimise campaigns across search, display, and social


• Implement both brand awareness and direct response strategies


• Conduct daily account checks and manage budgets effectively


• Create insightful reports with clear commentary


• Support in forecasting, planning, and new business pitches

Qualifications

• 2+ years’ paid media experience, ideally agency-side


• Proficiency with Google Ads, Microsoft Advertising, SA360, DV360, and social ad platforms


• Strong analytical skills and advanced Excel knowledge


• Experience managing large-scale, results-driven campaigns


• Detail-oriented, organised, and proactive

Job details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level


• Employment type: Full-time


• Job function: Marketing


• Industries: Marketing Services

Location: Leeds, England, United Kingdom

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