Paid Search Manager

Aspire; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global agency in the financial services sector is seeking a Paid Search Manager to oversee search campaigns for high-profile clients. The role involves managing all aspects of paid search campaigns, collaborating with teams, and providing data-driven insights. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in B2B paid search media and strong analytical skills. This position offers a chance to work with major financial institutions and positively impact campaign performance.

Qualifications

• Experience managing paid search campaigns in B2B or financial services.
• Agency-side experience with Google and Microsoft platforms.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to derive data-driven insights.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end paid search campaigns from planning to reporting.
• Provide insights and recommendations for improving campaign performance.
• Collaborate with teams on campaign planning and performance reporting.

Skills

B2B knowledge

Paid search media campaign management

Excellent communication skills

Numerical and analytical skills

Tools

Google Marketing Platform

Google Analytics

Google Ads

Job description

Paid Search Manager

Hiring for a leading global agency that is one of the world's largest Financial Services media solutions businesses, working alongside some of the largest financial institutions and B2B brands.

I am looking for an experienced Paid Search Specialist to join the team as a Paid Search Manager. You will lead and manage Search campaigns across a range of high-profile accounts.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end management of paid search campaigns, from planning and strategy to implementation and reporting.
• Provide leadership, offering insights and data‑driven recommendations to improve campaign performance.
• Adopt a test‑and‑learn approach, experimenting with new products, targeting strategies, and ad formats.
• Drive best practices to maximise campaign impact and continuously optimize for performance.
• Present campaign results and insights to clients, maintaining strong relationships and high service levels.
• Collaborate with wider agency teams on campaign planning, activation, and performance reporting.
• Manage financial bookings, budget reconciliations, and campaign invoicing.

Ideal Candidate

• Market sector knowledge with a focus on B2B or financial services.
• Experience in B2B or financial services paid search media campaign management.
• Agency-side experience, with excellent knowledge of Google and Microsoft platforms.
• Knowledge of relevant digital platforms such as Google Marketing Platform (CM360/SA360) Google Analytics, Google Ads
• Understanding of other biddable media channels such as paid social and programmatic is a bonus
• Excellent numerical and analytical skills with a keen eye for data‑driven insights.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to explain and sell strategies both internally and externally.

To express your interest and to be considered for this opportunity send your CV now!

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