PPC Director

Forward Role; Manchester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

City centre office

Household-name brands

Senior leadership autonomy

Training and progression

30+ days' holiday

Wellbeing programme

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Forward Role is seeking a PPC Director in Manchester City Centre to lead Paid Search for a portfolio of UK retail brands with multimillion-pound budgets. The role offers autonomy, senior leadership influence and strategic impact within a globally recognised media agency.

You will oversee a team of Paid Performance specialists, shape strategy, drive testing and automation, and collaborate across the wider Paid Search and media teams to deliver integrated campaigns.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Paid Search experience, agency-side preferred.
• Experience managing large-scale campaigns.
• Proven leadership of teams.
• Strong client relationship management and presenting strategy.
• Commercially minded, ambitious leader with a passion for innovation.

Responsibilities

• Lead Paid Search strategy and performance across major retail accounts.
• Manage, mentor and develop a team of Paid Performance specialists.
• Build strong senior client relationships, acting as a trusted strategic partner.
• Drive innovation, testing and automation to maximise campaign performance.
• Collaborate with wider media teams to deliver integrated strategies.
• Play a key role in new business pitches, account growth and developing the Paid Search offering.

Skills

Google Ads

Microsoft Ads

SA360

Google Analytics

Job description

Lead Paid Search strategy for some of the UK's biggest retail brands!

PPC Director | Global Media Agency | Manchester City Centre

Salary £50k

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a globally recognised media agency, taking the lead on Paid Search for a portfolio of household-name retail brands with multimillion-pound media budgets.

They're looking for an experienced PPC Director to drive strategy, lead a talented team and become a trusted senior partner to some seriously exciting clients.

With plenty of autonomy, big budgets and the opportunity to influence the wider Paid Search offering, this is a role where you can make a real impact.

The Role

• Lead Paid Search strategy and performance across major retail accounts
• Manage, mentor and develop a team of Paid Performance specialists
• Build strong senior client relationships, acting as a trusted strategic partner
• Drive innovation, testing and automation to maximise campaign performance
• Collaborate with wider media teams to deliver integrated strategies
• Play a key role in new business pitches, account growth and developing the Paid Search offering

What We're Looking For

• 5+ years' experience in Paid Search, ideally agency-side
• Experience managing large-scale campaigns
• Strong knowledge of Google Ads, Microsoft Ads, SA360 and Google Analytics
• Proven experience leading and developing teams
• Confident managing senior client relationships and presenting strategy
• A commercially minded, ambitious leader with a passion for innovation

What's On Offer?

• Manchester City Centre – office-based location
• Work with household-name retail brands and multimillion-pound budgets
• A senior leadership role with genuine autonomy and influence
• Excellent training, development and career progression
• 30+ days' holiday as standard + bank holidays
• Industry-leading wellbeing programme
• A genuinely outstanding benefits package!

This isn't just another Paid Search leadership role. You'll have the opportunity to shape strategy for some of the UK's biggest brands, develop a high-performing team and help drive the future of Paid Performance within a leading global agency.

If you're ready for a role with bigger budgets, bigger brands and greater influence, we'd love to hear from you.