Paid Media Account Manager

A chance to take ownership of high-impact paid media accounts inside a fast-growing independent agency where performance, curiosity, and progression genuinely matter.

This Paid Media Account Manager role blends deep Paid Search expertise with multi-channel exposure, client ownership, and people leadership in a collaborative, ambitious team.Job Description

This independent performance marketing agency has built a reputation for combining media intelligence, data, and experimentation to deliver outstanding results. They work with a varied client base across B2B and B2C, with a strong focus on lead generation, and are currently in an exciting period of growth, including international expansion.

Culture is central here. The agency invests heavily in training, progression, and collaboration, creating an environment where people are encouraged to be visible, curious, and proactive. Teams work closely across disciplines including analytics, data, and web, giving paid media specialists exposure beyond their core channel.

The Paid Media Account Manager role offers the opportunity to own and shape the performance of several key client accounts, with a strong emphasis on Paid Search and the chance to develop further across Paid Social channels. You will manage complex budgets, lead strategy, and act as a trusted partner to clients, while also supporting and developing junior team members. For someone who enjoys responsibility, variety, and influence, this role offers real scope to grow.


The Role
- Own the strategy, performance, and delivery of multiple paid media accounts
- Lead Paid Search activity across large, complex Google Ads budgets
- Manage and optimise Paid Social campaigns where relevant to client objectives
- Act as the day-to-day client contact, running weekly calls and performance reviews
- Deliver clear reporting and insights, aligned to lead generation and commercial goals
- Line manage and develop 1-2 Account Executives, ensuring high standards of delivery
- Collaborate closely with Account Directors and wider agency teams
- Contribute to new business pitches, testing, and innovation projects


Required Skills
- Strong hands-on experience managing Paid Search campaigns at scale
- Confidence handling significant budgets and complex account structures
- Experience working in lead generation environments, ideally B2B
- Exposure to Paid Social platforms such as LinkedIn, Meta, or TikTok
- Previous experience managing or mentoring junior team members
- Strong analytical skills and confidence working with performance data
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, collaborative agency environment


Benefits
- Salary up to £45,000 depending on experience
- Hybrid working (min 3 days a week) with a strong in-office culture and collaboration
- Clear progression opportunities within a growing agency
- Exposure to a wide range of clients, sectors, and channels
- Ongoing training and development, including access to platform partners
- A supportive, inclusive culture where people are trusted to do their best work


Please note, sponsorship cannot be provided and candidates will be required to have existing right to work in the UK.