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 Please apply for more information GleeMD At Gleeson Recruitment Group, we embrace inclusivity and welcome applicants of all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities. We are proud to be a disability confident employer. By applying you will be registered as a candidate with Gleeson Recruitment Limited. Our Privacy Policy is available on our website and explains how we will use your data