Programmatic and Paid Social Manager

Source; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training & development

Career progression

Benefits package

Job summary

Source is seeking a Programmatic and Paid Social Manager to join its London-based marketing team. The role combines ownership of programmatic activity with hands-on paid social management to shape digital strategy and drive measurable business results.

You will plan, execute, and optimise campaigns across DSPs and paid social, collaborating with internal stakeholders and external partners to deliver performance.

Qualifications

• Proven track record managing programmatic campaigns.
• Knowledge of leading DSPs and ad platforms.
• Strong analytical and data-driven approach to optimisation.
• Experience managing multiple campaigns, budgets and priorities.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Developing digital media plans and programmatic strategy.
• Managing the execution and optimisation of programmatic campaigns.
• Monitoring campaign performance and carrying out daily diagnostics.
• Delivering insightful reporting and strategic recommendations.
• Building strong relationships with internal teams and external partners.
• Acting as the go-to expert for programmatic and paid social.
• Supporting and mentoring colleagues within the team.

Skills

Programmatic campaigns

Paid social management

Analytics & optimisation

Excel

PowerPoint

Tools

DV360

Google Ads

Meta Ads Manager

Amazon Ads DSP

Job description

Programmatic Manager and Paid Social Manager £40,000–£45,000 - London

Looking for your next step in programmatic?

We're partnering with a well-known consumer brand that's looking for a Programmatic and Paid Social Manager to join its growing in-house marketing team. This is a fantastic opportunity to take ownership of programmatic activity while also working across paid social, helping shape digital strategy and deliver measurable business results.

If you're passionate about performance media, data-driven marketing, and making a real impact within an established brand, we'd love to hear from you.

One of the standout features of this business is its culture. With excellent employee retention, comprehensive training, and genuine career development opportunities, it's a place where people enjoy coming to work and build long-term careers.

The Role

You'll be responsible for planning, executing, and optimising programmatic campaigns while collaborating with internal stakeholders and external partners to drive performance.

Key responsibilities include:

• Developing digital media plans and programmatic strategy
• Managing the execution and optimisation of programmatic campaigns
• Monitoring campaign performance and carrying out daily diagnostics
• Delivering insightful reporting and strategic recommendations
• Building strong relationships with internal teams and external partners
• Acting as the go-to expert for programmatic and paid social
• Supporting and mentoring colleagues within the team

About You

You'll be an experienced programmatic specialist who enjoys analysing performance, solving problems, and delivering outstanding results.

You'll bring:

• Strong hands-on experience managing programmatic campaigns
• Current knowledge of leading DSPs and ad platforms
• A solid understanding of the wider digital landscape, particularly paid social
• Experience managing multiple campaigns, budgets, and priorities simultaneously
• A highly analytical, data-led approach to optimisation
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills

Platform Experience

Experience with some or all of the following is highly desirable:

• DV360
• Amazon Ads DSP
• Google Ads
• Meta Ads Manager

Why Join?

• Join a collaborative, high-performing in-house marketing team
• Work for a recognised brand where your work has real visibility
• Gain exposure across media, data, creative, and wider marketing channels
• Excellent training, development, and long-term career progression
• Supportive culture with outstanding employee retention
• Competitive salary of £40,000–£45,000, plus an excellent benefits package