Paid Media Manager

Job description:

Paid Media Manager
40,000 - 45,000 (DOE) Flexible Working Independent Specialist Agency

I am working with a well-established, independent specialist agency who are looking to hire a Paid Media Manager to join its growing team, working with clients in the higher education sector.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly collaborative and supportive agency environment, where people are genuinely invested in long-term career development and progression. The agency has a strong reputation in its space and partners with high-quality clients on strategic, performance-led campaigns, building meaningful, long-term client relationships.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working in a specialist, consultative setting, values quality over volume, and wants to build trusted partnerships while delivering high-performing paid media campaigns.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and deliver performance-led paid media campaigns with a strong focus on LinkedIn Ads
• Build and maintain trusted client relationships through consultative communication
• Develop paid media strategies aligned to client objectives and sector needs
• Optimise campaigns using data-led insights and platform performance analysis
• Lead performance conversations with clients, including reporting and optimisation planning
• Collaborate with internal teams to deliver integrated digital campaigns

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years' experience in paid media
• Strong client-facing experience in an agency or consultancy environment
• Deep understanding of LinkedIn Ads, including algorithms, optimisation, and performance strategy
• Ability to confidently explain performance and strategy to clients
• Experience working with higher education or professional services clients (corporate, finance, legal, law, consulting, etc.)
• Extensive hands-on experience executing LinkedIn campaigns
• Bonus experience across Meta and Google Ads

Package

• Salary: 40,000 - 45,000 (depending on experience)
• Flexible working model
• Ideally 1-2 days per week in the office, open to once a month for the right person

This is a strong opportunity to join a respected independent agency offering long-term development, genuine progression, and exposure to high-quality clients and strategic campaigns.

If this sounds like a strong fit click apply!

Job Type: Full-time