Senior Paid Media Executive

Major Players | B Corp™; Greater London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Major Players is expanding its paid media team in the UK. You’ll join as a Senior Paid Media Executive with a primary focus on paid social and programmatic, working closely with the wider paid media team.

We’re looking for solid hands-on experience in paid social and/or programmatic (Google Ads is a strong plus) and 12–18 months of relevant work. Open to candidates from network or independent agencies; comfortable wearing multiple hats.

Qualifications

• Solid hands-on experience in paid social and/or programmatic.
• Google Ads experience is a strong plus.
• 12–18 months' relevant experience.
• Open to candidates from network or independent agency backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the wider paid media team on client campaigns.
• Focus on paid social and programmatic execution and optimization.
• Bring curiosity and proactive problem-solving to campaign decision-making.

Skills

Paid social

Programmatic

Google Ads

12–18 months experience

Job description

About the agency

An independent, fast-growing media agency is expanding its paid media team on the back of strong organic growth. The agency works across a genuinely diverse client base — from B2B and B2C financial services, to transport and public sector, consumer brands, membership bodies in the creative industries, and B2B telecoms - giving the successful candidate exposure to a broad mix of sectors and objectives, from brand-building to hard performance.

This is a rare opportunity to join a growing, independent shop at a pivotal point, with genuine scope to shape your own channel specialism as the team scales.

The role

You’ll join as a Senior Paid Media Executive with a primary focus on paid social and programmatic, working closely with the wider paid media team.

• 30% paid search

You’ll be exposed to a wide variety of client objectives - from B2B lead generation to consumer brand and content engagement campaigns - giving you the platform to build a genuinely well-rounded skill set.

What we’re looking for

• Solid hands-on experience in paid social and/or programmatic (Google Ads experience is a strong plus, particularly given the shift toward audience-based buying)
• At least 12–18 months' relevant experience
• Open to candidates from network or independent agency backgrounds
• Curious, proactive, and genuinely interested in the “why” behind campaign decisions — not just execution
• Comfortable wearing multiple hats as part of a smaller, close-knit team

Please note

Candidates must have full right to work in the UK. This role does not offer visa sponsorship.

Process

• Initial Teams call (45–60 mins) — competency-based, getting to know your experience and fit
• Face-to-face second stage - a short test, followed by a presentation and conversation

Start date

Ideally September/October, though the agency is happy to wait for the right person. Candidates on shorter notice periods (1–2 months) are welcome to apply.