Paid Media Manager | Digital Marketing | UK | $50K–$80K/yr
About Paid Media Manager
We’re looking for a bold, data-obsessed Paid Media Manager to join our growing Marketing team in the UK. In this role, you’ll help shape and execute digital marketing campaigns that drive measurable impact for our brand and our customers. If you’re a performance marketer who thrives in a fast-paced environment, experiments relentlessly, and loves diving deep into campaign data to optimize for results — we’d love to meet you.
As a Paid Media Manager, you’ll oversee a significant budget, strategizing and managing paid media campaigns across platforms such as Google Ads, Meta, LinkedIn, and emerging channels. You’ll work closely with creative, analytics, and product marketing teams to craft campaigns that are aligned with our growth objectives and reflect our brand values. You’ll be expected to bring both creative thinking and analytical precision to everything you do.
The Impact You’ll Make
In this role, you won’t just run ads — you’ll help build a performance marketing engine that’s scalable, efficient, and laser-focused on ROI. You’ll help define how we show up in digital spaces, ensuring our message reaches the right people at the right time with the right creative.
You’ll be instrumental in helping us:
- Scale user acquisition and retention campaigns across paid channels.
- Build full-funnel strategies that support product launches and brand initiatives.
- Analyze data to identify optimization opportunities and reduce CAC.
- Test new channels, formats, and audiences to keep us ahead of the curve.
- Collaborate with internal teams to ensure campaign goals are aligned with company-wide KPIs.
- Stay ahead of industry trends and incorporate learnings into our strategies.
What You’ll Do
- Develop, execute, and manage paid media strategies across multiple channels.
- Set campaign objectives, budgets, and KPIs; report on performance regularly.
- Continuously A/B test creatives, copy, audiences, and landing pages.
- Partner with designers and content creators to produce high-impact ads.
- Own attribution, conversion tracking, and performance analytics in tools like Google Analytics, GA4, HubSpot, or similar platforms.
- Deliver actionable insights and recommendations to key stakeholders.
- Maintain a test-and-learn culture that encourages iteration and innovation.
What We’re Looking For Paid Media Manager
We’re looking for a strategic thinker who’s also a roll-up-your-sleeves executor. You’re passionate about growth marketing and see every campaign as an opportunity to learn and improve. You balance creative storytelling with analytical rigor and know how to connect performance to business outcomes.
Must-Have Qualifications in Paid Media Manager:
- 3+ years of hands-on experience managing paid media campaigns.
- Proven success in managing paid social (Meta, LinkedIn, etc.) and paid search (Google, Bing).
- Strong understanding of campaign measurement, attribution models, and conversion optimization.
- Experience working with analytics platforms like Google Analytics, Looker, HubSpot, or similar.
- Ability to develop reports, dashboards, and insights for both marketing and executive teams.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
Preferred Qualifications in Paid Media Manager:
- Experience in a high-growth startup or SaaS environment.
- Familiarity with programmatic advertising, retargeting, and display media.
- Basic HTML/CSS knowledge or experience working with landing page builders like Webflow or Unbounce.
- Certifications in Google Ads, Meta Blueprint, or similar platforms.
Why Join Paid Media Manager Us?
We’re not just building campaigns — we’re building a culture of curiosity, creativity, and data-driven experimentation. You’ll join a collaborative and mission-driven team that values results, autonomy, and personal growth.
Here’s what you can expect when you join our team:
- A mission-driven company: We believe in using technology and creativity to make marketing smarter, more human, and more impactful.
- A supportive environment: We invest in our people. You’ll have access to mentorship, learning stipends, and growth opportunities from day one.
- A flexible work culture: Whether you prefer remote, hybrid, or in-office, we support the work style that works best for you.
- A diverse and inclusive workplace: We believe diverse teams build better products and drive more creative ideas.
Benefits and Perks in Paid Media Manager
- Competitive salary (US$50K–US$80K/year depending on experience)
- Performance-based bonus opportunities
- Flexible remote or hybrid work options
- 25+ days of paid annual leave, plus public holidays
- Private healthcare or health stipend
- Generous learning and development budget
- Monthly wellness allowance
- Quarterly team offsites and retreats
- Laptop, tech setup, and productivity tools of your choice
Our Hiring Process in Paid Media Manager
We value transparency and efficiency in our hiring. After submitting your application, here’s what you can expect:
- Initial Screening Call – A short chat with our recruiter to discuss your experience and expectations.
- Marketing Interview – A deeper dive into your technical expertise and campaign experience.
- Task or Case Study – Showcase your skills with a short paid task or live presentation.
- Team Culture Fit Interview – Meet cross-functional team members and learn more about our values.
- Final Decision & Offer – We move fast. If it’s a match, we’ll get your offer to you quickly.
Ready to Apply in Paid Media Manager?
We believe great ideas come from everywhere and everyone. If this role sounds like the right fit, even if you don’t meet every qualification, we encourage you to apply. Let’s grow together.
Apply now and bring your media mastery to a team that values innovation, ownership, and meaningful impact.