Programmatic Biddable Media Manager

TMP Worldwide UK; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days holiday

Health plan

Life assurance

Company pension

Employee assistance

Job summary

TMP268, based in Bristol, is seeking a Programmatic Biddable Media Manager to plan, buy and deliver multi‑channel campaigns for the Armed Forces Recruitment Service in a hybrid role.

You will own programmatic activity across display, video, YouTube, audio, DOOH and CTV, manage budgets and drive insights to improve performance. Collaboration with cross‑functional teams is essential and coaching junior colleagues is expected.

Qualifications

• Experience in a media agency planning or buying environment.
• Proven track record delivering programmatic campaigns.
• Confident with Demand Side Platforms like DV360 and budgeting.
• Forecasting and using performance data to optimise campaigns.
• Experience planning campaigns reaching 16–24-year-olds.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Knowledge of CM360, GA4 and data‑driven attribution is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Plan, buy and deliver multi‑channel campaigns for AFRS.
• Own programmatic activity across display, video, YouTube, audio, DOOH and CTV.
• Manage budgets, monitor performance and optimise results.
• Collaborate with Media, Strategy, Data, Digital, Creative and Client Service teams.
• Coach and develop junior colleagues.

Skills

Programmatic advertising

DV360

Budget management

Forecasting

Data analysis

Tools

CM360

GA4

Direct IOs

Job description

Job Title: Programmatic Biddable Media Manager

Location: Bristol - Hybrid

Hours: Full time, permanent

You're reading this ad, so you're ready to outthink. To take your skills, knowledge and experience beyond what you thought possible. And TMP268 is the place to do it.

TMP268 is a creatively strategic marketing agency, home to the Armed Forces Recruitment Service. Protecting the nation begins here.

And what does that mean for you? It means new challenges to rise to. Being encouraged and empowered to outthink at every opportunity. It means creating industry-first solutions, harnessing emerging tech, and realising AI's potential to create human connection. It means feeling valued for everything you bring. And work you can be proud to call your own, whatever your role.

The role

We're looking for a Programmatic Biddable Media Manager to join our Media team in Bristol, helping to plan, buy and deliver multi-channel campaigns for the Armed Forces Recruitment Service (AFRS).

You'll take ownership of programmatic activity across display, online video, YouTube, audio, DOOH and CTV, working across the full campaign lifecycle from initial brief and planning through to activation, optimisation and post-campaign analysis. You'll manage budgets carefully, monitor performance and use data to identify opportunities to continually improve results.

Working closely with colleagues across Media, Strategy, Data, Digital, Creative and Client Service, you'll turn performance data and wider cultural insights into practical recommendations. You'll bring a test-and-learn mindset to your campaigns, exploring different approaches and making informed decisions about how and where activity can work harder.

You'll also stay close to developments across programmatic platforms, emerging technology and changing consumer behaviour, bringing new ideas and opportunities back into the team.

Alongside managing your own campaigns, you'll support and coach junior colleagues, sharing your knowledge and helping them develop their technical and professional skills.

Who we're looking for

You’ll have experience within a media agency planning or buying environment, with a proven track record of delivering successful programmatic campaigns. You'll be confident working with Demand Side Platforms such as DV360 and experienced in managing budgets, forecasting and using performance data to optimise campaigns.

Experience of planning and executing campaigns that effectively reach 16–24-year-olds is important, alongside strong analytical and problem-solving skills and the ability to turn data and cultural insights into effective media strategies. You'll be organised, detail-focused and comfortable managing different priorities in a fast-moving environment.

Experience with CM360, direct IOs, GA4 and data-driven attribution or conversion path modelling would be useful, as would a wider understanding of media attribution and incrementality. Relevant Google or DSP certifications would also be a bonus.

What's in it for me?

You're set to gain so much from being part of our team, including:

• Time off to rest or conquer items on the bucket list with 27 days' holiday (+ 8 bank holidays) and a holiday purchase benefit where you can buy up to an additional 5 days.
• Great company paid benefits including our health cash plan, life assurance, company pension and access to an Employee Assistance Programme.
• A hybrid working pattern plus other great flexible benefits such as a TechScheme, free mortgage advice and more.
• Individual development plans with customised learning solutions, including clear career pathways designed to support individual growth and career advancement.
• Excellent health benefits – get cash back on your everyday healthcare costs with our flexible dental and cash plan benefits or grab some great discounts at your local gym.
• Opportunities to give back and care for our environment with eco-friendly benefits like our cycle to work scheme.

About us

Based in Bristol, TMP268 is a creatively strategic marketing agency full of curious, connected and clever problem solvers. Our focus is helping brands to grow.

As part of a Serco-led consortium – the Armed Forces Recruitment Service – we also hold the contract to deliver all marketing for British Army, Royal Navy and Royal Air Force recruitment.

TMP268 is part of PeopleScout, one of the leading Recruitment Process Outsourcing providers worldwide and part of the TrueBlue Inc Group.

We are an equal opportunities employer and positively encourage applications from persons regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.