Senior Paid Search Manager

Jet2.com Limited; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading travel company in the UK is seeking a Senior PPC Manager to lead its in-house Paid Search department. This role involves driving performance across multiple accounts and developing a high-performing team. Ideal candidates should have proven PPC management experience and strong communication skills. Join us to redefine travel experiences and take your career to new heights.

Benefits

Hybrid working (3 days in office)

Discretionary bonus scheme

Annual pay reviews

Retail discounts

Qualifications

• Proven PPC management experience with a track record of driving significant revenue growth.
• Experience managing and developing high-performing teams.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and provide insights.

Responsibilities

• Lead the overall PPC strategy and roadmap.
• Drive performance across Paid Search accounts.
• Manage and develop the team of PPC specialists.

Skills

PPC management experience

Team leadership

Analytical skills

Stakeholder communication

Strategic thinking

Job description

At Jet2.com and Jet2holidays, we are seeking an experienced and results-driven Senior PPC Manager to lead our in-house Paid Search department. This is a critical role within our marketing team, responsible for driving significant growth and performance across our Google, Microsoft, and Apple Paid Search accounts. You'll be instrumental in shaping our PPC strategy, leading transformational projects, fostering key relationships, and developing a high-performing team.

As Senior PPC Manager, you’ll have access to a wide range of benefits including:

• Hybrid working (we’re in the office 3 days per week)
• Discretionary bonus scheme
• Annual pay reviews
• Many retail discounts on – travel and leisure, health, and wellbeing, eating out, shopping and lifestyle

What you’ll be doing:

• Lead the overall PPC strategy and roadmap, ensuring alignment with wider marketing and business objectives.
• Drive exceptional performance across all Paid Search accounts (Google, Microsoft, Apple), focusing on strong ROI and measurable results.
• Contribute significantly to senior leadership discussions, providing insights and recommendations to Director-level stakeholders regarding PPC performance and strategic direction.
• Take full ownership of managing, mentoring, and developing our team of PPC specialists. You will be responsible for fostering individual growth, designing robust career pathways, ensuring clear roles and responsibilities, and inspiring the team to deliver exceptional results and maximise output.
• Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with key platform partners, including Google, Microsoft, and Apple.
• Provide expert oversight on campaign structure, optimisation, bidding strategies, and reporting.
• Champion a robust testing methodology to drive continuous innovation and performance improvements.
• Continuously identify and improve operational workflows, tools, and technologies for maximum efficiency and scalability.
• Stay abreast of industry trends and platform updates, integrating new opportunities into our PPC approach.
• Collaborate effectively with internal teams (e.g., Revenue, Product, Data Science, Web Analytics, Creative, SEO) to ensure PPC strategy is fully integrated with wider marketing initiatives and customer journeys for holistic performance and optimal outcomes.
• Provide clear guidance and support to the team on managing daily budgets to achieve daily, weekly, and monthly goals.
• Analyse, optimise, and report on performance, continuously tracking key metrics, analysing data, and providing actionable insights to drive revenue and ROI.

What you'll have:

• Proven PPC management experience with a track record of driving significant revenue growth and a deep understanding of industry best practices.
• Demonstrated experience managing, developing, and motivating high-performing teams, with the ability to lead and inspire a department to achieve strategic goals.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels and articulate complex strategies clearly.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data, identify trends, and provide actionable insights to optimise campaign performance.
• A track record of strategic and innovative thinking, identifying and capitalising on significant opportunities to drive growth and optimisation.
• Ability to lead complex transformative projects, ensuring deadlines are met and stakeholders are kept informed.
• Proven ability to manage and forecast large marketing budgets effectively.

Join us as we redefine travel experiences and create memories for millions of passengers. At Jet2.com and Jet2holidays, your potential has no limits. Apply today and let your career take flight!