Senior Paid Advertising Manager

hampers.com; Abingdon; Hybrid; GBP 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK gifting brand is seeking a Senior Paid Advertising Manager to oversee performance marketing, focusing on PPC campaigns and driving profitability. The ideal candidate has proven experience in e-commerce PPC management and is data-driven. The role offers a competitive salary of £50,000, annual bonuses, hybrid working conditions, and additional perks like private health care and generous annual leave.

Benefits

Annual bonus

Private health care

27 days annual leave

Discounted gym membership

Staff recognition schemes

Qualifications

• Proven hands-on experience in managing PPC campaigns in e-commerce.
• Strong analytical skills for performance monitoring and reporting.
• Comfortable with budget management and independent performance data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Set up and manage Google Ads campaigns focusing on profitable acquisition.
• Build and manage performance reports with the Senior Ecommerce Data analyst.
• Lead the transition of paid activity from agency to in-house.

Skills

Experience managing PPC campaigns

Understanding of Google Ads

Commercially minded for customer acquisition

Organised and proactive management

Job description

Overview

Talent Tent is proud to be working with hampers.com on this newly created role.

As a leading UK gifting brand, hampers.com is on a mission to become the go-to destination for meaningful, memorable gifts.

With rapid growth and a highly seasonal trading model, they are now bringing paid marketing in-house and investing in performance to drive profitable, long-term growth.

As the Senior Paid Advertising Manager, you’ll take full ownership of their performance marketing activity, starting with PPC and expanding into new channels over time.

You’ll be hands-on in building and optimising campaigns, while shaping a full-funnel approach that supports sustainable customer acquisition. This role is ideal for a commercially minded, data-driven marketer who thrives in fast-paced, peak-driven eCommerce environments.

Responsibilities

PPC -Google Ads;

• Set up, manage, and optimise all Google Ads campaigns (Search, Shopping, Performance Max, Display), with a focus on profitable customer acquisition.
• Performance Monitoring, Reporting & Analysis
• Work with our Senior Ecommerce Data analyst to build and manage weekly and monthly performance reports
• Strategic Ownership & Testing
• Lead the transition of all paid activity from agency to in-house, ensuring smooth handover and continued performance.

What we are looking for

• Proven experience managing hands-on PPC campaigns ideally in an e-commerce setting.
• Strong understanding of Google Ads
• Commercially minded with a clear understanding of the levers of profitable customer acquisition.
• Experience planning and scaling campaigns for high seasonal demand and peak trading events.
• Highly organised, proactive, and confident managing budgets and performance data independently.
• Comfortable working without agency support—hands-on in campaign build, optimisation, and reporting.

What will you be offered in return?

As well as our flexible workplace with a fantastic culture, the client is also able to offer:

• A competitive salary in line with your skills and experience of £50,000
• Annual bonus
• Hybrid working including travel to Oxfordshire (funded) at least 3 days per week working remotely
• Private health care
• 27 days annual leave (25 standard + birthday + wellbeing day)
• Discounted gym membership
• Staff recognition schemes