Paid Search Associate – Hybrid, Data‑Driven Growth

WPP; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Private medical insurance

Pension plans

Paid time off

Employee discounts

Mental health days

Job summary

WPP Media in Manchester is seeking a Senior Associate, Search to drive delivery and optimisation of paid search campaigns for client accounts. You’ll build strong technical foundations, enhance platform proficiency, and contribute to campaign execution, reporting, and analysis under guidance from senior colleagues.

You will work closely with Senior Executives, Managers, and Directors to develop skills toward more autonomous roles, while learning the nuances of performance-driven media in a

Qualifications

• Strong interest in paid search and digital marketing.
• Experience or exposure to Google Ads or Microsoft Ads.
• Willingness to learn technical and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the setup, optimisation, and maintenance of paid search campaigns across platforms (Google Ads, Microsoft Ads).
• Assist with keyword research, creative, bid adjustments, and budget pacing under guidance.
• Carry out QA checks to ensure campaigns are accurate and aligned with best practices.
• Help implement testing plans and measure impact with clear reporting of results.
• Support and quality check work delivered by Global Operations Centre teams.

Skills

Paid search

Google Ads

Microsoft Ads

Data analysis

Attention to detail

Communication

Team collaboration

Job description

WPP Media in Manchester is seeking a Senior Associate, Search to drive delivery and optimisation of paid search campaigns for client accounts. You’ll build strong technical foundations, enhance platform proficiency, and contribute to campaign execution, reporting, and analysis under guidance from senior colleagues.

You will work closely with Senior Executives, Managers, and Directors to develop skills toward more autonomous roles, while learning the nuances of performance-driven media in a