Paid Search & Social Advertising Specialist
Location: Cheltenham (Hybrid) or Fully Remote UK
Salary: £35,000 - £45,000
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Our client, a leading digital growth agency, are growing further and searching for a forward‑thinking Paid Search & Social Advertising Specialist. This is an exciting opportunity to join a certified B‑Corp agency working with ecommerce and purpose‑driven brands, helping them achieve sustainable growth through creativity, performance marketing and data‑driven strategy.
Our client operates across digital marketing, website development, creative strategy and performance optimisation, with high standards, a collaborative culture, and a strong commitment to innovation.
The Role
As a Paid Search & Social Specialist, you will deliver multi‑platform advertising strategies for a diverse client portfolio. You will have full ownership of your accounts, working across platforms including Google Ads, Meta, TikTok, Pinterest and LinkedIn, ensuring campaigns deliver strong ROI and help clients grow their ecommerce performance.
You'll collaborate with internal creative and marketing teams, brief content needs, interpret data, and proactively advise clients on best practices and performance improvements. This role can be based in Cheltenham with hybrid working or fully remote for UK‑based applicants.
Key Responsibilities Paid Search & Social Delivery
Plan, manage and optimise paid search and paid social campaigns across multiple channels
Run Google Shopping and other ecommerce‑driven campaigns
Brief creative teams on required assets and messaging
Conduct keyword research and audience targeting
Implement structured testing, optimisation and performance improvements
Support CRO (conversion rate optimisation) recommendations Data, Reporting & Insight
Monitor campaigns daily/weekly/monthly to ensure ROI targets are met
Analyse performance across impressions, clicks, engagement and conversions
Produce clear reports with actionable insights
Identify opportunities for growth, efficiency, and innovation Client Collaboration
Manage client relationships with regular communication, calls and presentations
Provide proactive recommendations and strategic direction
Ensure campaigns align with wider digital marketing goals and brand identity Internal Contribution
Share learnings, best practices and innovation with the wider team
Stay up to date with paid search & social trends and platform updates
Contribute to the digital marketing team's ongoing development Ideal Candidate
You will be passionate about digital performance marketing, highly analytical, and confident managing multi‑channel campaigns with a focus on ecommerce results.
You will bring:
3-5 years' experience managing paid search & social campaigns
Strong ecommerce experience with proven ROI delivery
Proficiency across Meta, Google Ads, TikTok, Pinterest and LinkedIn Campaign Manager
Ideally Google Ads and Google Analytics certified
Experience using GA4
Strong understanding of conversion tracking and attribution
Excellent copywriting skills and creativity for ad messaging
Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret complex data
Experience producing in‑depth KPI reporting
Excellent organisation, attention to detail and ability to manage multiple campaigns
Strong communication skills and confidence in client interaction
Personable, proactive and collaborative working style Key Attributes
Proactive and driven to exceed expectations
Consistently seeks to improve service and outcomes
Positive, collaborative and open to feedback
Shares knowledge willingly across the team
Takes initiative and is solution‑focused
Calm under pressure and adaptable to change What's It Like to Work There?
Our client offers a flexible, supportive and modern working culture where you are trusted to work how you perform best.
You can expect:
Innovative, forward‑thinking environment
High standards and pride in quality
Collaborative culture with knowledge sharing
Constructive feedback and professional support
Environmentally responsible, B‑Corp accredited team
Flexible working hours and strong work-life balance
Opportunities for training, conferences and development
A creative, relaxed office space in Cheltenham (Tivoli)
Regular social events and team activities Salary & Benefits
£35,000 - £45,000 depending on experience
Annual bonus (qualifying period applies)
2-3 days remote working (or fully remote UK)
Pension scheme & generous holiday allowance
Flexible working hours
Yearly personal development plan
Support for training and certifications
Summer & Christmas parties and ad‑hoc socials If you're a Paid Search & Social Specialist looking to join an innovative and ambitious digital agency, we'd love to hear from you.
For more information or to apply, please contact Jack at Four Squared Recruitment