Paid Search Growth Lead | Google Ads & Shopping

Grey Matter Recruitment; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Grey Matter Recruitment is seeking a data-driven Paid Search Specialist to manage and optimise Google Ads and Microsoft Ads campaigns for global brands. You will own campaign builds, launches, pacing and performance monitoring to identify opportunities for improvement.

You will collaborate with Analytics, Creative and Paid Media teams, using automation and platform tools to drive efficiency and results across campaigns.

Qualifications

• Strong foundation in Paid Search and Shopping, especially Google Ads and Microsoft Ads.
• Hands-on, performance-focused with experience managing campaigns and budgets.
• Understanding of Performance Max, bidding strategies, keyword targeting, and optimisation.
• Data-driven with experience in reporting, Google Analytics, and campaign testing.
• Confident, collaborative, and able to work with clients and internal teams.

Responsibilities

• Work across Paid Search and Shopping campaigns on Google Ads and Microsoft Ads.
• Hands-on responsibility for campaign builds, launches, pacing and optimisation.
• Monitor performance data and reporting to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Partner closely with Analytics, Creative and wider Paid Media teams.
• Use automation, AI and platform tools to improve campaign performance and efficiency.

Skills

Paid Search

Shopping campaigns

Google Ads

Microsoft Ads

Budget management

Performance Max

Bidding strategies

Keyword targeting

Campaign optimisation

Data-driven

Google Analytics

Client collaboration

Job description

Grey Matter Recruitment is seeking a data-driven Paid Search Specialist to manage and optimise Google Ads and Microsoft Ads campaigns for global brands. You will own campaign builds, launches, pacing and performance monitoring to identify opportunities for improvement.

You will collaborate with Analytics, Creative and Paid Media teams, using automation and platform tools to drive efficiency and results across campaigns.