Paid Search Performance Lead

Journey Further; Leeds; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension 4%

Private medical insurance

Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption

25 days annual leave

Christmas shutdown

Home working allowance

Job summary

Journey Further is looking for a Paid Search specialist in the United Kingdom to optimise campaigns across Google Ads and related platforms. You will build and interpret large datasets to uncover trends, diagnose issues and drive measurable performance improvements for clients.

You will produce clear performance reports, conduct full-funnel audits and develop testing roadmaps aligned with client goals. Collaboration with internal teams and proactive communication with clients are essential to

Qualifications

• Deep understanding of Google Ads and strong proficiency in Excel/Sheets.
• Ability to interpret complex datasets and translate them into actionable insight.
• Strong communication skills and confidence explaining performance to clients.

Responsibilities

• Explain how Paid Search performance and business data work together to deliver commercial results for clients.
• Use data analysis to uncover trends, diagnose issues and drive measurable performance improvements.
• Day-to-day optimisation of Paid Search campaigns across Google Ads and related platforms.
• Build, analyse and interpret large datasets to extract insight and opportunities.
• Produce clear, compelling performance reports for clients.
• Conduct full-funnel account audits to identify growth and efficiency opportunities.
• Develop testing roadmaps and optimise toward client goals.
• Collaborate with internal teams to align PPC strategy with broader digital activity.
• Support the rollout of automation, scripts and data-driven workflows.
• Participate in new business pitches and create supporting materials.
• Maintain a strong understanding of platform changes, industry trends and best practices.
• Provide proactive client communication, sharing insights and recommendations regularly.
• Document processes and contribute to improving ways of working.
• Mentor junior team members where appropriate.

Skills

Google Ads

Excel/Sheets

Data interpretation

Client communication

Collaboration

Attention to detail

Campaign management

Learning mindset

Job description

Journey Further is looking for a Paid Search specialist in the United Kingdom to optimise campaigns across Google Ads and related platforms. You will build and interpret large datasets to uncover trends, diagnose issues and drive measurable performance improvements for clients.

You will produce clear performance reports, conduct full-funnel audits and develop testing roadmaps aligned with client goals. Collaboration with internal teams and proactive communication with clients are essential to