Job Description
Paid Media Lead
Salary: £35,000–£40,000
Location: Lichfield – Hybrid – 1 day per week in office
Are you a data-driven digital marketer who knows how to turn clicks into customers? Forward Role are working with one of the UK's most recognised brands in our sector — and we're looking for a Paid Media Lead to drive forward their paid acquisition strategy.
Reporting to the Head of Acquisition, you'll take ownership of all paid activity across digital and traditional channels — from PPC and paid social to display and beyond. You'll shape intelligent media plans, optimise budgets, and use insight to ensure our campaigns are delivering exceptional ROI and hitting lead generation targets across the UK.
What you'll be doing
* Defining and delivering the paid media strategy to meet ambitious lead and enquiry goals
* Managing multi-channel paid campaigns (PPC, social, display, and localised activity)
* Analysing and optimising performance across all paid channels to maximise ROI
* Collaborating with the Brand, PR, and SEO teams to align paid and organic strategies
* Partnering with agencies and third-party providers to continuously improve performance
* Producing regular performance reports and actionable insights for senior stakeholders
* Staying on top of digital trends and emerging opportunities to keep us ahead of the curve
What we're looking for
* Proven experience in paid lead generation campaigns (PPC, social, display)
* Happy to take on a broader candidate who has an understanding of PPC, as long as they have a willingness to learn!
* Strong data analysis and optimisation skills — you love turning insight into impact
* A creative problem solver with an eye for continuous improvement
* Experience managing budgets and driving measurable ROI
* Confident managing agencies and cross-functional projects
* A team player with excellent organisational skills and a proactive attitude
Why you'll love it here
* Competitive salary: £35,000–£40,000
* Hybrid working – just 1 day a week in the Lichfield office
* Work for one of the UK's most trusted brands
* Collaborative, supportive team culture with plenty of room to grow
If you're ready to take the lead on impactful, data-led campaigns that make a real difference, we'd love to hear from you.