Senior Paid Media Manager

Michael Page; Manchester; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Free parking

Job summary

Michael Page is seeking a Senior Paid Media Manager to lead paid media campaigns across multiple channels from the West Yorkshire base. You’ll manage day-to-day performance, optimize campaigns and guide data-driven improvements for clients and internal teams.

The role emphasizes strong knowledge of digital advertising platforms, budget stewardship and clear performance reporting. Commutable from Manchester or Leeds with flexible working hours and parking.

Qualifications

• Experience managing paid media campaigns from setup through reporting.
• Strong knowledge of digital advertising platforms and campaign optimization.
• Confidence handling budgets, spend data and performance metrics.
• Ability to interpret data and turn findings into actionable campaign steps.
• Experience preparing performance reports for colleagues or clients.
• Good understanding of audience targeting, tracking and measurement.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage paid media campaigns across relevant digital channels.
• Monitor campaign performance and make timely changes to improve results.
• Set campaign budgets and track spend to keep activity on plan.
• Review audience, channel and campaign data to identify useful opportunities.
• Create clear performance reports that show results, spend and next steps.
• Work with marketing and agency colleagues to align paid activity with campaign goals.
• Maintain accurate campaign set-up, tracking and delivery across accounts.
• Share practical recommendations that help clients and internal teams make informed decisions.

Skills

Paid media management

Digital advertising platforms

Data interpretation

Campaign budgeting

Performance reporting

Audience targeting

Job description

As a Senior Paid Media Manager in West Yorkshire, you will lead paid media activity for a Media & Agency business, helping campaigns reach the right audiences and deliver clear results. You will manage campaign performance day to day and use insight to guide practical improvements.

Client Details

An established, independent integrated marketing and growth agency based in West Yorkshire, working with a diverse portfolio of ambitious brands across multiple sectors. The business has built a strong reputation for delivering commercially focused marketing solutions, with long-standing client relationships and an excellent track record of staff retention.

Commutable from Manchester or Leeds

Description

• Plan and manage paid media campaigns across relevant digital channels.
• Monitor campaign performance and make timely changes to improve results.
• Set campaign budgets and track spend to keep activity on plan.
• Review audience, channel and campaign data to identify useful opportunities.
• Create clear performance reports that show results, spend and next steps.
• Work with marketing and agency colleagues to align paid activity with campaign goals.
• Maintain accurate campaign set-up, tracking and delivery across accounts.
• Share practical recommendations that help clients and internal teams make informed decisions.

Profile

• Experience managing paid media campaigns from set-up through to reporting.
• Strong knowledge of digital advertising platforms and campaign optimisation.
• Confidence working with campaign budgets, spend data and performance metrics.
• Ability to interpret data and turn findings into clear campaign actions.
• Experience preparing performance reports for colleagues or clients.
• Good understanding of audience targeting, tracking and campaign measurement.

Job Offer

• Permanent Senior Paid Media Manager position.
• Salary of £50,000 to £60,000, dependent on the level of experience.
• Flexible working hours.
• Free parking.