PPC Paid Search Manager - Hybrid. Award-Winning Agency

Are you a senior paid media strategist/analyst looking for the next step up in your career?

Would you like to work in a converted barn for an agency with an award-winning culture?

Great… keep reading as this could be the opportunity you’ve been looking for!

We are currently looking for an experienced, full-time Paid Search Manager to join our growing paid search and paid social agency based in a beautiful Oxfordshire location.

Role info:

PPC Paid Search Manager (Google Ads + YouTube Ads)

Bicester, Oxford / Home Working twice a week

£35,000 - £45,000

Plus Benefits & Perks

Service: Creative Digital Marketing Agency

Our Values: Honest. Caring. Innovative. Passionate. Have fun

Pedigree: Award-winning. 5 Star Rated. BrightonSEO Speakers

Clients: Eclectic mix of SME, Retail & Consumer Brands

Our Story:

Founded in 2013, we are a creative digital marketing agency based in Oxfordshire headed-up by our founders Aaron & Harriet who are passionate about all things SEO, Digital PR & Content. We practise our trade at the highest level and have an exceptional team of talented individuals delivering impactful campaigns for SMEs, retail and consumer brands across the UK. Variety guaranteed!

As we continue our meteoric growth to become Oxfordshire’s No.1 creative marketing agency we are hiring more exceptional talent who subscribe to our values and want to be part of a really exciting journey. And we promise you’ll have a lot of fun along the way.

We call home a beautiful converted barn between Bicester and Buckingham. With living walls, indoor trees, break-out areas, tons of natural light and the latest tech we’ve created an inspiring workspace to help us (and you) deliver our best work. You can easily reach us from Oxfordshire, Berkshire, Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Northamptonshire or Gloucestershire.

The Paid Search Manager Opportunity:

Reporting to the Head of Paid Media, you will be working alongside a fantastic team of paid media marketers and be focused exclusively on working across Google Ads, Bing Ads and YouTube Ads.

You will need to have at least 3-4 years of previous paid media experience in either an agency or in-house role, expertise, and in-depth knowledge of the paid search platforms, as well as analytical tools such as Google Tag Manager (GTM), Google Search Console (GSC) and Google Analytics (GA).

This role is a perfect opportunity for a confident, analytical and natural communicator with a deep understanding of the complexities of paid search advertising looking for a new career challenge.

We are looking for someone who enjoys coming into the office to really help the whole agency run smoothly, work closely with colleagues and bond with the team. We offer an office/WFH split of either 3/2 or 4/1.

Key Responsibilities:

+ Planning and implementing best-in-class paid search strategies that meet our clients commercial goals

+ Collaborating with the wider digital marketing team on the overall objectives for each client

+ Managing the paid media operations, including weekly updates, monthly reporting and quarterly planning

+ Frequently monitoring account activity to provide real-time updates that can proactively avoid issues and improve campaign success

+ Developing a solid relationship with our clients through regular communication

About You:

+ At least 3-4 years experience in paid search

+ Proven experience in growing paid media channels for brands across a range of sectors

+ Proven experience producing engaging and high-performing paid search strategies

+ Expert knowledge of running paid campaigns through Google, Bing, and YouTube

+ Experience with Amazon will be an advantage

+ Excellent project management skills with the ability to prioritise multiple projects

+ Excellent writing, proofreading skills and communication skills

+ Organisation and attention to detail are essential

+ An ability to stay calm under time pressures in a fast-paced agency environment

Perks include:

+ Working for the official ‘Best Agency to Work For’ – UK Company Culture Awards, 2023

+ Working for the official ‘Best Integrated Agency’ – UK Search Awards 2023

+ Office/WFH split (3/2 or 4/1)

+ An additional day off on your birthday (23 days holiday as standard)

+ An additional days’ holiday for each year with the company (capped +5 days/years)

+ Company pension contributions

+ Free fruit, sweets and snacks provided in the office

+ Newly renovated office in stunning rural location

+ Free on-site parking

+ Regular team socials (go karting, theme parks, regular dinners and drinks)

+ Excellent personal development plans and clear career paths throughout the company

+ Learning library and resources provided

+ Regular employee recognition through company awards

Your Background / Previous Roles May Include:

Paid Media Manager, Paid Media Analyst, Senior Paid Media Strategist, Paid Search Analyst. Performance Marketing, Biddable Media.

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