Senior Paid Search Lead — Hybrid, Growth & Mentoring

STM Agency Ltd; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days holiday

4pm finish Fridays

Hybrid working between home and office

Diverse brands across industries

Lunch & learns

Growth culture

Job summary

STM Agency Ltd in Manchester is seeking a Paid Search Manager to own and optimise Google Ads campaigns across Search, PMax, Shopping, YouTube and Display. You will plan budgets, report insights, and line-manage two senior executives within a collaborative performance team.

The role involves data-driven decisions, client presentations, and close cooperation with Paid Social, SEO and Strategy colleagues. Join a supportive agency culture with growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of hands-on Google Ads management.

Responsibilities

• Plan, activate and optimise Google Ads campaigns (Search, PMax, YouTube, Shopping, Display).
• Manage budgets and pacing across accounts.
• Line manage two Senior Performance Executives.
• Analyse performance data and provide insights and actionable recommendations.
• Present performance updates and campaign recommendations to clients.
• Collaborate with Paid Social, SEO and Strategy teams.
• Input into new business pitches and performance forecasts.
• Create Looker Studio reports and monthly presentations.
• Manage Google Ads freelancers.
• Collaborate with designers and copywriters on ad copy.

Skills

Google Ads

PMax

Shopping

YouTube

Looker Studio

GA4

Google Tag Manager

Data analysis

Client presentations

Mentoring juniors

Tools

GA4

Looker Studio

Google Tag Manager

Job description

STM Agency Ltd in Manchester is seeking a Paid Search Manager to own and optimise Google Ads campaigns across Search, PMax, Shopping, YouTube and Display. You will plan budgets, report insights, and line-manage two senior executives within a collaborative performance team.

The role involves data-driven decisions, client presentations, and close cooperation with Paid Social, SEO and Strategy colleagues. Join a supportive agency culture with growth opportunities.