Paid Media Lead Salary up to £45k - potential to stretch for the right candidate York – 3 days in, 2 days home Are you ready to take the lead on large-scale Paid Media campaigns for a fast-growing, international consumer brand? Forward Role are proud to be once again supporting an exciting global business that's making waves in the ecommerce space, with operations across 150 countries and a strong presence throughout Europe. They're known for being innovative, data-led, and deeply passionate about their customers. With a multi-million-pound annual marketing budget, they're now looking for a Paid Media Manager to take ownership of their core PPC channels – and help shape the future of performance marketing across new territories and platforms. This is a hugely exciting, brand new role that the business has never seen before – are you ready to make your mark?! The role: This is a hands-on and strategic position, where you'll initially focus on scaling Google Ads and Microsoft Ads activity across 20 markets. Working closely with the Head of Performance Marketing, you'll shape and execute best-in-class campaigns, while also getting stuck into emerging channels like Paid Social, Affiliates and Marketplaces as they grow in importance. What you'll be doing: Plan, build and optimise Paid Media campaigns across Google & Microsoft Ads Analyse campaign performance and adjust to hit key metrics (ROAS, CPA, product margin) Support the Head of Performance Marketing in growing out the wider acquisition mix, across Paid Social & Affiliates Run A/B tests and uncover new growth opportunities Stay on top of industry trends and bring fresh ideas to the team Support wider performance marketing efforts as the channel mix evolves Play a key role in scaling paid activity across 20 international sites What we're looking for: Strong hands-on experience with Google Ads (Search, Shopping, etc.) – either in-house or agency side A commercial mindset – you understand the importance of return on ad spend Experience or exposure to other paid channels like Paid Social is a bonus Analytical thinking – confident working with large data sets and turning insight into action Someone proactive, curious, and excited by working in a fast-moving, high-growth business The perks: Hybrid working (3 days onsite) in a newly refurbished HQ Onsite café, gym, physio & bar Generous staff discounts across premium consumer goods Mental health support, EAP & access to 30 qualified MH first aiders Great culture, relaxed dress code, and regular socials This is a fantastic opportunity for a performance-driven marketer to join a brand that invests in its people and its platforms. If you're ready for a new challenge and want to make your mark on a global scale — let's chat. As an industry leading, nationwide Marketing, Digital, Analytics, IT and Design recruitment agency, we are continually receiving new assignments to work on, so keep a close eye on our website, Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter pages for a full list of current permanent and interim opportunities as well as marketplace news and fun stuff. Forward Role is operating as an employment agency.