Head of Paid Media

  • Sphere Digital Recruitment
  • Manchester, Lancashire
  • Mar 16, 2026
Full time Advert / Media / Entertainment

Job Description

Head of Paid Media

Manchester Based - 2-3 days in the office per week.

The Job

  • Own and optimise paid media strategy across all platforms
  • Forecast, budget and manage campaigns to hit ROAS, CPA, revenue and lead KPIs
  • Drive innovation through testing, new tools and bidding strategies
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with SEO, Design and Account Management teams
  • Lead paid media elements of pitches and proposals
  • Spot upsell/cross-sell opportunities and develop new solutions
  • Represent the agency at events and conferences

You

  • Experience in Paid Advertising, with 4+ years leading a paid function
  • Proven track record of delivering high-performing campaigns across multiple platforms
  • Strong presentation and pitching skills
  • Excellent communication and leadership abilities
  • A proactive, data-driven and collaborative approach

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Stephanie Levinson - Senior Manager

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