Paid Search Associate: Growth, Analytics & Learning

WPP Media Limited; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Pension plan

Vision and dental insurance

Paid time off

Employee discounts

Mental health days

Job summary

WPP Media Limited in the United Kingdom is seeking a Search Executive to manage delivery and optimisation of paid search campaigns. You will build strong technical foundations across Google Ads and Microsoft Ads, and understand how paid search contributes to broader client outcomes.

Working with Senior Executives and Directors, you will own defined areas of campaign execution, reporting, and analysis, developing skills to progress into more autonomous roles while benefiting from a collaborative,

Qualifications

• Interest in paid search and digital marketing.
• Exposure to Google Ads, Microsoft Ads, or paid media platforms.
• Strong attention to detail and willingness to learn analytical skills.
• Comfort with numbers and data interpretation.
• Good communication and collaborative mindset.

Responsibilities

• Support setup, optimisation, and maintenance of paid search campaigns across Google Ads and Microsoft Ads.
• Assist with keyword research, creative, bid adjustments, and budget pacing under guidance.
• Perform QA checks to ensure campaigns are accurate and compliant.
• Help implement testing plans and measure impact.
• Support and QA work from Global Operations Centre and escalate issues as needed.

Skills

Paid search

Google Ads

Microsoft Ads

Data analysis

Attention to detail

Communication

Teamwork

Tools

Google Ads

Microsoft Advertising

Job description

WPP Media Limited in the United Kingdom is seeking a Search Executive to manage delivery and optimisation of paid search campaigns. You will build strong technical foundations across Google Ads and Microsoft Ads, and understand how paid search contributes to broader client outcomes.

Working with Senior Executives and Directors, you will own defined areas of campaign execution, reporting, and analysis, developing skills to progress into more autonomous roles while benefiting from a collaborative,