Paid Search Manager

Bray Leino; Exeter; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A full-service brand growth agency in the UK is looking for a Paid Search Manager to lead paid search campaigns, optimize their performance, and collaborate with teams. Candidates should have strong skills in managing budgets and a solid understanding of digital marketing trends. The role offers a competitive salary and benefits including a hybrid working model and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

25 days of holiday, increasing to 29

Company pension scheme

Medical Cash Plan

Employee Discount Scheme

Outstanding training and progression

Flexible working requests

Qualifications

• Experience managing paid search campaigns across Google Ads and Microsoft Advertising.
• Knowledge of keyword planning, audience targeting, and campaign management.
• Familiarity with tools like Google Analytics and SA360.

Responsibilities

• Plan, execute, and manage paid search campaigns across relevant platforms.
• Monitor and analyze campaign metrics to identify areas for improvement.
• Track and report on KPIs using tools like Google Analytics.

Skills

Paid search campaign management

Data analysis

Keyword planning

Audience targeting

Strong communication

Tools

Google Ads

Microsoft Advertising

Google Analytics

SA360

Job description

Overview

Paid Search Manager Filleigh, North Devon or Clifton, Bristol Hybrid working Competitive + Benefits

A little about us….

Bray Leino is a full-service brand growth Agency established in North Devon in 1973, with further offices in Bristol, London and beyond, servicing national and global B2B and B2C Clients

Role

About the role:

As a Paid Search Manager, you will be responsible for planning, executing, and optimising paid search campaigns to drive high-quality traffic, maximise conversions, and support revenue growth. You’ll manage budgets effectively, refine targeting strategies, and apply data-driven insights to enhance campaign performance.

Working across platforms such as Google Ads and Microsoft Advertising, you’ll ensure paid search efforts align with overall business objectives and deliver measurable return on ad spend (ROAS). Collaboration is essential—you will work with internal teams and external partners to develop effective ad creatives, optimise landing pages, and shape audience strategies.

This role contributes directly to maintaining our competitive edge by staying current with digital marketing trends, search engine algorithm updates, and emerging technologies.

Key responsibilities:

• Paid Search Strategy & Execution: Plan, execute, and manage paid search campaigns across Google Ads, Microsoft Advertising, and other key platforms. This includes keyword research, audience targeting, bid strategy, ad copy development, and A/B testing to drive performance and scalability.
• Performance Optimisation & Budget Management: Monitor and analyse campaign metrics to identify areas for improvement. Optimise budgets to maximise return on ad spend (ROAS) and implement automation, AI bidding strategies, and performance-enhancing tactics.
• Analytics, Reporting & Insights: Track and report on KPIs such as CPA, CTR, and conversion rates using tools like Google Analytics and SA360. Translate data into insights and actionable recommendations for stakeholders to inform strategic decisions.
• Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement: Partner with internal teams, clients, and external partners to align paid search efforts with broader marketing and business goals. Support the creation of high-performing ad creatives and landing pages, and share expertise on industry best practices.
• Innovation & Market Awareness: Stay current with paid search trends, platform updates, competitor activity, and relevant regulations. Test emerging formats and channels to identify new opportunities and drive innovation in campaign performance

About the person:

• Experience managing paid search campaigns across platforms such as Google Ads and Microsoft Advertising.
• Knowledge of keyword planning, audience targeting and campaign management.
• Familiarity with tools like Google Analytics, Google Ads Editor, and SA360.
• A track record of managing budgets effectively and meeting campaign goals.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work across teams and with clients or partners.
• A proactive approach to learning and staying informed about changes in the digital advertising landscape.
• An understanding of relevant industry regulations and advertising standards (e.g., PAGB) is beneficial but not essential

Benefits

And in return…

• 25 days’ holiday, increasing to 29 after two years’ service, plus Bank Holidays
• Company pension scheme, with enhanced Employer contributions after 1 years’ service
• Medical Cash Plan – including employee assist programme, contributions to dental, optical, physio etc.
• Employee Discount Scheme – an online platform for all staff offering a variety of discounts at various shopping outlets, gyms etc
• Electric Car Purchase Scheme, via Salary Sacrifice
• Outstanding training and progression, including access to LinkedIn Learning and The Mission Group Learning Management System
• Employee referral scheme
• Regular staff social events
• Company Christmas closure
• Long service awards
• Cycle To Work scheme
• Mission Share Scheme

Here at Bray Leino, we’re celebrators of difference. We know it’s where Creativenergy comes from. So, our culture’s open, diverse and inclusive. Whether you’re coming for an interview or have been with us for years, what matters is your talent and character; the rest is what makes you, you. We’re committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion and/or belief. We will consider flexible working requests for all roles, unless operational requirements prevent otherwise. We are proud to be a Disability Confident Committed (Level 1) Employer. As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we have committed to; ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible, communicating and promoting vacancies, offering an interview to those with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria for the job and anticipating and providing reasonable adjustments as required.

We are also a part of…

The MISSION Group Plc. is The Brand Performance Group.Delivering measurable, results-driven campaigns as the preferred creative partner for real business growth. We offer top-tier agencies, strategic specialisms and global reach delivering outstanding performance for brands. We call it Work That Counts™ Over 1,100 people across 25 locations and 3 continents.

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