Senior Paid Media Manager – Retail (PPC & Paid Social)
Location:
Hybrid (London)
Type:
Full-time
We're looking for a
Senior Paid Media Manager
to take the lead on
PPC and paid social
strategy for some of the UK's most ambitious retail and e-commerce brands.
This isn't just about keeping campaigns live — it's about shaping how
search and social advertising
can drive growth, building strategies that deliver ROI, and working closely with clients to ensure paid media is central to their success.
If you're equally confident in the mechanics of
PPC
and the creativity of
paid social
, and you want to step into a role with real influence, this could be the perfect next step.
What you'll do
* Lead the strategy and execution of integrated
PPC and paid social campaigns
across Google, Bing, Meta, TikTok and other platforms
* Manage budgets across channels, ensuring spend is optimised to meet client KPIs and retail sales goals
* Oversee campaign setup, optimisation, and testing across both
search and paid social
* Translate performance data into insights and clear recommendations for senior stakeholders
* Partner with retail and e-commerce clients to align
paid media
activity with wider commercial objectives
* Mentor and support junior team members, building confidence in both
PPC and paid social
best practices
* Stay ahead of industry and platform updates, ensuring our retail campaigns remain competitive
What we're looking for
* Strong experience managing
PPC and paid social campaigns
at scale, ideally in retail or e-commerce
* Proven ability to develop strategy while remaining hands-on with campaign optimisation
* Confident with tools and platforms including Google Ads, Bing Ads, Meta Ads Manager, and TikTok Ads
* Analytical mindset, with the ability to connect data to client performance and business outcomes
* Experience leading accounts, projects, or teams within a fast-paced paid media environment
* A collaborative communicator who can explain
PPC and paid social
performance to senior clients and colleagues alike
Why join us
* Senior ownership of paid media strategies across retail and e-commerce clients
* Hybrid working with flexibility to balance office and remote time
* Exposure to big-budget, high-impact
PPC and paid social campaigns
* The chance to lead, influence, and shape how paid media drives results in the retail sector
* A supportive environment with opportunities for professional growth and leadership development