Job title: Paid Media Executive
Location: Hybrid - Newcastle-under-Lyme
Contract: Permanent, full-time (37.5 hours per week)
Start date: April 2026
Salary: Up to £35,000 DOE
The role
On behalf of our client, we are recruiting a Paid Media Executive to join a growing marketing function supporting UK and European markets. This is a varied, multi-channel role offering exposure well beyond a single PPC platform, with opportunities to contribute to paid media strategy, optimise performance across multiple channels, and support ongoing ecommerce growth. The role suits a commercially minded individual who enjoys combining data-led decision-making with creative experimentation.
Key Requirements
Manage and optimise paid search campaigns across Google Ads, including Search, Shopping and Performance Max
Support delivery of Microsoft Advertising campaigns to broaden reach and diversify traffic
Execute and test programmatic display activity, including creative and audience experimentation
Support Amazon Advertising activity to drive product visibility and sales performance
Build and manage relationships across affiliate networks, identifying optimisation and growth opportunities
Conduct keyword research, audience analysis and competitor benchmarking
Deliver regular performance reporting with clear insights and recommendations
Test ad copy, bidding strategies and landing page approaches to improve ROAS
Collaborate with internal creative and web teams to ensure campaign alignment
Stay up to date with paid media trends, platform updates and best practices
Candidate Criteria
Hands-on paid media or PPC experience within an ecommerce environment
Strong working knowledge of Google Ads, particularly Search, Shopping and Performance Max
Analytical mindset with the ability to translate data into actionable insights
Confident using Excel or Google Sheets for analysis and reporting
Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple campaigns concurrently
Strong written and verbal communication skills, able to present insights clearly
Commercial awareness and a results-focused approach to campaign optimisation
Experience working with or exposure to affiliate marketing platforms
Familiarity with Microsoft Advertising and/or programmatic display platforms
A proactive, curious mindset with a willingness to test, learn and iterate
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