Programmatic and Paid Social Manager

Source; Greater London; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Source is seeking a Programmatic & Paid Social Manager to lead campaign strategy and execution from London. The role combines hands-on media buying with shaping how the brand approaches performance media.

You will collaborate with internal teams and partners, own budgets, and drive data-led decisions with strong Excel and PowerPoint skills.

Qualifications

• Strong hands-on programmatic experience.
• Good knowledge of leading DSPs and ad platforms.
• Analytical, data-led approach.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Developing digital media plans and programmatic strategy.
• Planning, launching and optimising programmatic campaigns.
• Monitoring performance and identifying opportunities to improve results.
• Turning campaign data into clear insights and recommendations.
• Managing relationships with internal stakeholders and external partners.
• Acting as the go-to expert across programmatic and paid social.
• Supporting and mentoring colleagues within the team.
• Strong hands-on programmatic experience.

Skills

Programmatic

Paid Social

Analytics

Stakeholder management

Excel

PowerPoint

Tools

DV360

Amazon Ads DSP

Campaign Manager 360

Google Ads

Meta Ads Manager

Job description

Programmatic & Paid Social Manager - £40,000 - London

Looking for your next step in performance media?

We’re partnering with a well-known brand that’s growing its in-house team and looking for a Programmatic & Paid Social Manager to join them.

This is a great opportunity for a strong programmatic specialist to take ownership of campaign strategy and performance, while also playing a key role across paid social and the wider digital media strategy.

You’ll have real visibility, the opportunity to influence how the brand approaches performance media, and the chance to work closely with internal teams and external partners.

What you’ll be doing:

• Developing digital media plans and programmatic strategy
• Planning, launching and optimising programmatic campaigns
• Monitoring performance and identifying opportunities to improve results
• Turning campaign data into clear insights and recommendations
• Managing relationships with internal stakeholders and external partners
• Acting as the go-to expert across programmatic and paid social
• Supporting and mentoring colleagues within the team
• Strong hands-on programmatic experience
• Good knowledge of leading DSPs and ad platforms
• Strong understanding of paid social and the wider digital landscape
• Experience managing multiple campaigns, budgets and priorities
• A highly analytical, data-led approach
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills

Experience with some of the following would be ideal:

DV360 | Amazon Ads DSP | Campaign Manager 360 | Google Ads | Meta Ads Manager

Why this role?

• Recognised brand with strong brand presence
• Growing in-house marketing team
• High visibility and genuine ownership
• Exposure across media, data, creative and wider marketing
• Excellent training and career development
• Supportive culture with excellent employee retention

If you’re a programmatic specialist looking for a role where you can take ownership, have real influence and continue developing your career, I’d love to hear from you.

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