Senior Paid Media Manager | Flexible Hours & Free Parking

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

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.