Paid Search Growth Manager

Publicis Groupe; Greater London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Life Assurance

Private Medical cover

Reflection Days

Shared Parental Leave

Job summary

Zenith UK in London is hiring a Paid Search Manager to lead high-impact search strategies for ambitious clients. You’ll blend data, tech and creativity to drive measurable outcomes and growth, working with a talented team across the agency.

You’ll guide campaigns across Google Ads and Microsoft Advertising, shaping innovative approaches, building client partnerships and driving the continued growth of our Paid Search offering.

Qualifications

• Experience managing PPC campaigns across Google Ads and Microsoft Advertising.
• Experience with bid management or campaign management platforms such as SA360, Marin or Skai.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with confidence interpreting data and identifying opportunities for growth.
• Experience with forecasting, budget management and performance planning.
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy.
• Working knowledge of analytics platforms such as Google Analytics or Adobe Analytics, alongside strong Excel and PowerPoint skills.
• A collaborative mindset with the ability to communicate complex concepts clearly and build client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver paid search strategies and media plans that align with client objectives and commercial goals.
• Lead the implementation and optimisation of campaigns across Search, Shopping, Performance Max, App and Demand Gen activity.
• Create structured test-and-learn programmes with clear hypotheses, measurement frameworks and actionable outcomes.
• Drive operational excellence through effective workflow management, quality assurance and continuous process improvement.
• Analyse campaign performance and transform data into clear recommendations that inform future strategy.
• Build strong relationships with clients, providing clear communication, strategic guidance and proactive recommendations.
• Support, coach and develop Paid Search Executives and Senior Executives, fostering an inclusive and collaborative team environment.

Skills

PPC campaigns

Bid management platforms

Analytical skills

Forecasting & budgeting

Organisation

Analytics platforms

Excel & PowerPoint

Client communication

Tools

SA360

Marin

Skai

Google Ads

Microsoft Advertising

Job description

Zenith UK in London is hiring a Paid Search Manager to lead high-impact search strategies for ambitious clients. You’ll blend data, tech and creativity to drive measurable outcomes and growth, working with a talented team across the agency.

You’ll guide campaigns across Google Ads and Microsoft Advertising, shaping innovative approaches, building client partnerships and driving the continued growth of our Paid Search offering.