Senior Paid Media Manager

Digital Tonic | Digital, eCommerce & Marketing Recruitment; Bath; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working model

Private healthcare

Cycle-to-work scheme

Birthday off

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in the UK is seeking a Paid Media Manager to lead strategies for iconic eCommerce brands. The candidate will manage paid search and social campaigns, mentor Paid Media Executives, and drive results for high-spend accounts. With a passion for developing talent and a proactive mindset, this role offers a comprehensive package including hybrid working, private healthcare, and other perks. Join us to make a significant impact in a fast-growing agency.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in Paid Media with strengths in Search and Social.
• Proven success with eCommerce brands.
• Experience managing budgets up to £100k.

Responsibilities

• Lead paid search and paid social campaigns.
• Own strategy, performance, and client relationships.
• Mentor and manage two Paid Media Executives.

Skills

Paid Media

Search Advertising

Social Media Advertising

Client Relationship Management

Team Mentoring

Data Analysis

Job description

Overview

Are you ready to lead powerful paid media strategies that drive real results on behalf of globally iconic brands? We’re on the lookout for a Paid Media Manager who thrives in a fast-paced, high-growth environment and wants to make a tangible impact for ambitious eCommerce brands.

Responsibilities

As the Paid Media Manager, you’ll take the reins on paid search and paid social campaigns—owning strategy, performance, and client relationships. You’ll work across full-funnel activity, shaping campaign direction, optimising creative and data, and mentoring two talented Paid Media Executives.

You’ll bring data to life with clear, impactful insights, drive results for high-spend accounts. If you love combining big-picture thinking with hands-on delivery, this one’s for you.

Skills and Experience

• 5+ years’ experience in Paid Media, with strength in both Search and Social
• Proven success working with eCommerce brands
• Experience managing budgets up to c£100k
• Confidence leading client relationships and communicating performance clearly and strategically
• A passion for developing people—you’ll line manage and mentor two Paid Media Execs
• Curiosity, adaptability, and a proactive mindset—always looking for what’s next
• Previous agency experience is a plus, but not essential

Benefits

There’s a really comprehensive package on offer here including a hybrid working model with three days in the office and two remote, plus flexible hours so that your work works for you. You’ll have access to private healthcare and Perkbox for wellbeing support and everyday perks, along with a cycle-to-work scheme and your birthday off.

Next steps

If you’re excited to drive paid media performance, mentor talent, and help scale award-winning campaigns in an agency that’s going places—we’d love to hear from you. Click apply now!