Paid Search Account Executive

Sphere Digital Recruitment; West Yorkshire; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic independent digital agency in Leeds is looking for a Paid Search Analyst to join their vibrant team. This position offers the opportunity to work on global PPC campaigns, driving performance for major clients. You will enjoy a collaborative culture focused on personal development, with hands-on support and tailored progression plans. If you're ready to make an impact in a high-growth environment and thrive in performance marketing, this role provides a fantastic career opportunity.

Benefits

Hybrid working

Supportive leadership

Exciting client projects

Vibrant team culture

Access to latest tools & tech

Qualifications

• 12 months+ experience in Paid Search / PPC role.
• Proven experience managing Google Ads & Bing campaigns.
• Commercial awareness of budget pacing and ROI.

Responsibilities

• Planning and delivering Paid Search campaigns across Google & Bing.
• Creating insight-led reports and contributing to client presentations.
• Optimising budgets and bidding strategies for maximum ROI.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Performance marketing

Campaign management

Client communication

Tools

Google Ads

Bing Ads

Google Analytics

SA360

Campaign Manager

Job description

Paid Search Analyst - Independent Digital Agency

Location: Leeds
Salary: £25,000 - £30,000 (DOE) + bonus + hybrid working
Start date: ASAP

Are you a Paid Search Analyst who's curious, driven, and thrives in a high-growth environment where your ideas genuinely make an impact?

Do you want to be part of an independent agency that's shaping the future of digital - and gives you the space to shape your own career along with it?

We're working with a people-first, fast-growing digital agency that's doing things differently - and doing them exceptionally well. With a fantastic client roster and a collaborative culture where personal development is more than a buzzword, this is a brilliant opportunity for a Paid Search Exec/Analyst ready to level up.

You'll be joining a talented, grounded team who love what they do, care about delivering results, and back each other all the way.

The Opportunity

This is your chance to become part of a seriously impressive team of analysts and performance marketers based in Leeds, supporting global PPC campaigns for a major travel brand.

You'll be executing and optimising Paid Search activity across Google and Bing, working closely with the Paid Media Manager to drive results and deliver on key KPIs. With strong structures in place for progression and support, this is the ideal opportunity to sharpen your strategic, reporting, and client-facing skills.

Expect fast-paced progression, hands-on support, and the opportunity to help shape the future direction of the agency.

What You'll Be Doing

• Planning and delivering Paid Search campaigns across Google & Bing
• Supporting performance delivery for a global travel client
• Creating insight-led reports and contributing to client presentations
• Collaborating with wider teams to drive campaign performance
• Optimising budgets, bidding strategies, and ad copy for maximum ROI
• Participating in innovation and platform beta testing

Who You Are

You're confident, curious, and ready to grow. You bring passion to performance marketing and thrive on seeing your work make a real impact.

• 12 months+ experience in a Paid Search / PPC role
• Proven hands-on experience managing Google Ads & Bing campaigns
• Strong analytical mindset with a sharp eye for detail
• Confident using platforms like Google Analytics, SA360 & Campaign Manager (nice to have)
• Commercially aware - you understand budget pacing, ROI and what drives growth
• Clear communicator and proactive collaborator
• Passionate about learning and growing in a supportive team

Why Join?

This agency is proudly independent, values people over process, and is driven by a real passion for performance and innovation. Here's what's on offer:

• A chance to genuinely shape your role and career
• Hands-on, supportive leadership & tailored progression plans
• A vibrant, down-to-earth culture with regular team socials
• Access to exciting clients and the latest tools & tech
• Hybrid working and a fantastic office environment - think rooftop meetings and in-house coffee spots

Apply Now

Ready to take your PPC career to the next level?

Apply today by submitting your CV or giving us a call. Don't forget to register as a candidate with us!

Jenny Dunford
Executive Consultant
Sphere Digital Recruitment

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