Senior Account Manager

Hybrid; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing allowance

Holiday flexibility

Maternity/Paternity leave

Health support

Job summary

Hybrid is a global marketing agency specialising in higher education, with a Bristol location and hybrid working arrangements. You will lead strategic client relationships, shape paid media strategies across PPC, Paid Social and Display, and own delivery, budgets and performance of campaigns.

The role focuses on managing large accounts, advising on media strategy, and driving growth while mentoring junior team members and supporting new business initiatives.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of Paid Search, Paid Social and Display.
• Experience managing large, strategic client accounts.
• Strong client relationship and communication skills.
• Confident presenting and advising on media strategy.
• Excellent organisation and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Lead relationships with key strategic clients.
• Shape paid media strategy across PPC, Paid Social and Display.
• Own campaign delivery, budgets and performance.
• Identify opportunities to grow client accounts.
• Lead client meetings and campaign reviews.
• Coach and develop junior team members.
• Support new business pitches.

Skills

Paid Search & Social

Account management

Communication skills

Media strategy presentation

Attention to detail

Job description

Location: Bristol (BS1 4HX), Hybrid Working

About Hybrid:

Hybrid is an award-winning global marketing agency specialising in higher education. With six offices worldwide and more than 16 years of experience, we’ve launched successful campaigns with universities and education brands across the globe.

Today, we’re a leading name in the sector, with a strong share of the university market and over 40% year-on-year growth. As part of EAB, we’re continuing to build on that success, expanding our digital solutions and capabilities to offer even more to the education sector.

What You’ll Do:

• Lead relationships with key strategic clients
• Shape paid media strategy across PPC, Paid Social and Display
• Own campaign delivery, budgets and performance
• Identify opportunities to grow client accounts
• Lead client meetings and campaign reviews
• Coach and develop junior team members
• Support new business pitches

Required Experience:

• Strong understanding of Paid Search, Paid Social and Display
• Experience managing large, strategic client accounts
• Strong client relationship and communication skills
• Confident presenting and advising on media strategy
• Excellent organisation and attention to detail

What’s in it for you:

• Central Bristol location - just off King Street and a 10-minute walk from Temple Meads
• Christmas shutdown - enjoy time off between Christmas and New Year
• £25 monthly wellbeing allowance - towards your physical or mental wellbeing
• Holiday flexibility - carry over up to three unused days each year
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
• Health and wellbeing - access mental health support via our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and a free subscription to the Calm app
• Investing in your development - a dedicated annual allowance of learning hours, regular training sessions and support from our in-house Director of Learning & Performance to help you develop and progress
• Time to celebrate - Annual Summer and Christmas parties and regular team away days
• Office perks - free weekly breakfast and fresh fruit
• Commuter-friendly facilities - secure bike storage, showers and changing facilities on-site

The Hybrid Difference:

We don’t just run campaigns; we create work that makes a difference.

Our people are at the heart of that. At Hybrid, you’ll work alongside smart, supportive colleagues who value different perspectives, encourage new ideas and give you the space to do your best work. You’ll have the opportunity to work on meaningful projects for leading education brands, while continuing to develop your skills and experience.

Hybrid Media is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals and believe that a diverse team brings richer perspectives, stronger creativity, and better outcomes for our people and our clients.