Paid Media Manager

We’re looking for a Paid Media Manager to join a specialist performance agency based in Bath, delivering best-in-class digital advertising for an exciting portfolio of consumer brands. You’ll play a key role in the Media Planning & Buying team, owning day-to-day campaign management and driving measurable performance across Google and Meta platforms.

You’ll be responsible for building and optimising campaigns that deliver real results, from product launches and eCommerce performance through to brand awareness initiatives. Working with a passionate, high-performance team, you’ll bring strong platform expertise, sharp analytical thinking, and the ability to turn data into action. If you’re a Paid Media Manager or Senior Paid Media Executive, this could be your opportunity!

What you’ll be doing

• Planning, managing and optimising paid media campaigns across Google Ads and Meta, including Search, Shopping, Performance Max, Display, YouTube and Facebook/Instagram.
• Supporting campaign creative development by briefing internal teams on platform requirements, messaging and performance insights.
• Monitoring campaign performance and pacing daily, adjusting targeting, bids, budgets and creative to consistently deliver on KPIs.
• Using GA4, Looker Studio and platform dashboards to analyse performance and extract actionable insights around ROAS, CPA, CTR and new customer acquisition.
• Building clear, concise reports that feed learnings back into strategic planning and client conversations.
• Sharing performance insights and media recommendations with internal teams and clients.
• Contributing to media planning discussions, campaign briefs and strategic thinking.
• Staying ahead of platform changes and emerging ad formats, sharing knowledge across the team.

What you’ll need

• Proven experience managing Google Ads and Meta advertising with demonstrable results.
• Strong planning and analytical skills with the ability to make confident data-driven decisions.
• Experience using reporting tools and platforms like Google Analytics (GA4 experience advantageous).
• Excellent organisational and prioritisation skills with the ability to manage multiple clients and campaigns.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with client-facing confidence.
• Experience working in a fast-paced environment, meeting tight deadlines whilst maintaining quality.
• Team player mentality with collaborative approach to problem-solving.

What you’ll get in return
Competitive salary depending on experience, plus excellent benefits package. Please contact Charlotte for more details.
What’s next?
If you’re a Paid Media Manager, Senior Paid Media Executive or similar with strong Google and Meta expertise, and like the sound of this opportunity, please apply right away!