Senior Account Manager

MediaLab Group; Camden Town; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK media agency is seeking an Account Manager for their Planning Team, focused on Paid Search. The role requires agency experience, team management, and a track record of delivering results through effective digital strategies across retail, charity, and financial sectors. Join a dynamic environment that fosters innovation and career growth.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus Christmas closure

Birthday & mental health day off

Flexi-hours and work abroad scheme

Private medical insurance

Health cash plan and gym discounts

Paid charity days

Retail discounts and long-service trips

Qualifications

• At least 3 years agency experience in Paid Search at Account Manager level.
• Line management experience of at least one team member.
• End-to-end experience in strategy and delivery.

Responsibilities

• Manage large digital budgets and deliver strong performance.
• Implement best-in-class digital strategies across key accounts.
• Work across multiple channels including Paid Search and Social.

Skills

Paid Search

Strategy

Activation

Team Management

Results Delivery

Job description

JOIN OUR JOURNEY

Medialab is the UK’s leading independent media agency, and one of the fastest growing in the industry. We’re a purpose-led, data-driven, founder-run, and proudly independent media agency.

Our entrepreneurial spirit rewards success without limits, as evidenced by being a Campaign ‘Best Place to Work’ for the last 5 years, Campaign's Independent Agency of the Year 2024, and The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2025. We are IPA Effectiveness accredited, an IPA People-First agency, and have received multiple awards, including a double-gold at the 2024 IPA Effectiveness Awards for our work with Laithwaites.

Our independence allows us to focus entirely on doing the right thing for our clients and team. Our client portfolio includes Sharps Bedrooms, SunLife, Standard Life, Laithwaites Wine, EMMA, Save the Children, Mind, Guide Dogs, Hovis, Alzheimer’s Society, RNLI, and Clearscore.

OUR VALUES

• Commit to Doing the Right Thing (Take ownership and be accountable)
• Help People Flourish (Invest in people)
• Dig Deeper to Understand Better (Data driven curiosity)

OUR COMMITMENT TO YOU

We offer a competitive salary, pension, season ticket loans, cycle to work scheme, weekly social events, and big summer/end-of-year parties. Additional benefits include:

• Time to Unwind – 25 days holiday (+ Christmas closure), birthday & mental health day off, flexi-hours, and work abroad scheme.
• Hybrid Working – Flexible balance between home and office, with requests considered from the start.
• Career Growth – Quarterly reviews, CPD Platinum training, mentoring, and leadership support.
• Health & Wellbeing – Private medical insurance, health cash plan, gym discounts, wellbeing apps, and free counselling.
• Supporting Families – Enhanced parental leave and life assurance.
• Giving Back – Paid charity days and sustainability initiatives.
• Perks & Rewards – Retail discounts, long-service trips, and a vibrant team culture.

YOUR NEXT CHALLENGE:

This role is within the Planning Team, reporting to a Business Director, and managing at least one Account Executive. The team includes two Account Directors, three Account Managers, and three Account Executives.

The primary focus is Paid Search, with expertise in Google Ads being highly advantageous. Broader digital experience is also valuable for channel expansion.

You will manage large digital budgets, emphasizing activation, ensuring best practices, and delivering strong performance.

YOUR ROLE AND IMPACT:

You will work across three key accounts in retail, charity, and financial services, implementing best-in-class digital strategies.

This role involves multiple channels, including Social, Paid Search, and Display/Video. One client operates globally across Europe, another charity is expanding its remit, and the third is transitioning from performance-led to brand-focused marketing.

WHAT YOU WILL BRING TO THE ROLE:

Must Have Skills

• At least 3 years of agency experience in Paid Search at Account Manager level or equivalent.
• Line management experience of at least one team member.
• End-to-end experience in strategy and delivery, focusing on activation and execution.
• Experience in activation and planning, with a priority on activation.
• Proven ability to deliver results and ROI through paid search.

Nice to Have Skills

• Results delivery in complex, fast-paced environments, especially retail or finance campaigns.
• Confident in integrating paid social into multi-channel strategies.
• Skilled in programmatic and display advertising supporting full-funnel objectives.
• Experience building brand visibility through search-led campaigns.
• Able to align paid search with offline and ATL channels for cohesive campaigns.