PPC Manager

KDR Talent Solutions

England

Hybrid

GBP 40,000 - 60,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Flexibility and autonomy

Strong benefits package focused on wellbeing

Exposure to large‑scale budgets

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a PPC Manager to own and manage paid search activity with a focus on performance optimization. This mid-senior level role is ideal for a data-driven specialist who excels in a fast-paced environment, offering hybrid working flexibility. Key responsibilities include managing Google Ads and Microsoft Advertising campaigns, driving performance through strategic optimization, and collaborating with stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have hands-on PPC experience and strong analytical skills, as well as communication skills to engage with senior leadership.

Qualifications

2–3 years of experience in a PPC or Paid Search role, ideally agency‑side.
Strong hands‑on experience with Google Ads and Microsoft Advertising.
Excellent analytical skills with high numerical confidence.

Responsibilities

Owning and managing PPC campaigns across Google Ads and Microsoft Advertising.
Driving performance through keyword research, bid management, and ongoing optimization.
Analyzing campaign performance and translating data into actionable insights.

Skills

PPC Campaign Management

Data Analysis

Google Ads

Microsoft Advertising

Tools

GA4

SA360

Looker

Adobe

Job description

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The Company

Our client is a fast-growing, customer-first digital automotive business that is redefining how people buy and own cars. Already a market leader in online vehicle retail, they are continuing to scale through an ambitious roadmap that blends cutting‑edge digital experiences with physical retail locations.

Backed by a major automotive group, this business combines the pace of a tech‑driven brand with the stability, investment, and data scale of an established enterprise.

Hybrid working model with flexibility and autonomy
High‑growth, digitally led business with strong brand recognition
In‑house PPC ownership with real influence on strategy and performance
Exposure to large‑scale budgets, data‑driven decision making, and senior stakeholders
Strong benefits package focused on wellbeing, progression, and work‑life balance

The Role

This PPC Manager role sits within a growing digital marketing team and reports directly to the PPC Lead. You’ll take ownership of paid search activity, ensuring best‑in‑class execution across Google Ads and Microsoft Advertising while driving performance against clear commercial KPIs.

This is a hands‑on role with strategic input, ideal for someone who enjoys combining performance optimization, analysis, and stakeholder collaboration.

What you’ll be doing:

Owning and managing PPC campaigns across Google Ads and Microsoft Advertising
Driving performance through keyword research, bid management, and ongoing optimization
Managing agency partners and working closely with internal stakeholders
Analyzing campaign performance and translating data into actionable insights
Supporting PPC strategy development aligned to wider business and brand objectives

Your Experience

We’re looking for a data‑driven PPC specialist who thrives in a fast‑paced, results‑oriented environment and enjoys taking ownership of paid search performance.

You’ll bring:

2–3 years of experience in a PPC or Paid Search role, ideally agency‑side
Strong hands‑on experience with Google Ads and Microsoft Advertising
Excellent analytical skills with high numerical confidence
Advanced Excel skills and the ability to present insights clearly to senior stakeholders
Strong communication, organization, and stakeholder management skills

Nice to have (but not essential):

Experience with tools such as GA4, SA360, Looker, or Adobe
Any exposure to SEO or wider digital marketing channels

Next Steps

This PPC Manager role is proving popular and won’t be around for long, so please get in touch if you’re interested or hit the apply button. If you’d like advice or want to talk the role through, don’t hesitate to give me a call.

Seniority level