Head of Paid Media | PPC & Paid Social

Manchester (Hybrid)

Salary £65k

Join a multi-award-winning digital agency on a high-growth trajectory!

Forward Role are working exclusively with this award-winning digital agency who are looking for an exceptional Head of Paid Media to lead their Paid Advertising function. This is a unique opportunity to shape strategy, drive growth and play a pivotal role for an agency who are experiencing great success and consistent growth.

Overseeing a team of 6 as Head of Paid Media, you’ll lead the team in its development and the department's scaling, as well as being a major part of the senior leadership team. Working with a number of high-profile Ecomm & Retail brands, this agency are at the top of their game when it comes to driving client performance.

The role:

• Own and manage the Paid Advertising function
• Oversee the team to develop, execute, and optimise multi-channel paid strategies (Google Ads, Meta, TikTok & more)
• Lead, mentor, and grow a team of Paid Specialists, Account Managers & Executives
• Work closely with clients to drive results and build long-term partnerships
• Stay ahead of industry trends, driving innovation and thought leadership across the team and the whole agency
• Contribute to new business development, pitching and upselling services

Requirements:

• Proven Paid Advertising experience, with a number of years in a leadership role within an agency
• Strong team leadership & development experience
• Proven track record of successful paid campaigns across multiple platforms goes without saying
• Expertise in analytics, forecasting & budget management
• Exceptional communication & client relationship skills
• A proactive, commercial mindset with a passion for growth

Why join the agency?

• A leadership position with impact & responsibility across the agency
• Competitive salary & benefits package
• 26 days holiday + extra 3 days at Christmas
• Hybrid working
• Career development, mental health support, team socials & more!

Ready to lead a high-performing Paid Advertising team and shape the future of a fast-growing agency? Apply now and take the next step in your career!

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