Are you an experienced Paid Media professional looking to take the next step in your career, deepen your strategic thinking, and play a key role in delivering high performing campaigns?
Join Education Cubed, a rapidly expanding, award-winning advertising agency in the heart of Brighton. We are on a mission to redefine student recruitment marketing, working with over 40 Higher Education institutions in the UK and globally.
What you’ll do
* Independently manage and optimise Paid Media campaigns across platforms such as Google, Meta, LinkedIn, Snapchat and TikTok
* Take ownership of day‑to‑day performance, proactively identifying opportunities to improve efficiency and results
* Produce clear, insightful performance reports with actionable recommendations
* Join client calls where Paid Media expertise adds value, supporting the Paid Media Manager with performance insights, analysis, and recommendations
* Support the development of Paid Media Executives through guidance, knowledge sharing, and best practice support
* Collaborate closely with Paid Media Managers and Account Managers to support wider account strategy
* Contribute ideas and insights to campaign planning and innovation discussions
* Support the implementation and maintenance of conversion tracking and analytics setups, following best practice
* Take part in internal team and company‑wide meetings, sharing learnings and performance insights
What we’re looking for
* Strong hands‑on experience managing Paid Media campaigns across paid search and paid social platforms
* Performance mindset: confident analysing data, identifying trends, and translating insights into action
* Ownership: comfortable working independently and taking responsibility for campaign performance
* Communication skills: able to clearly explain performance and recommendations internally and to Account Managers
* Attention to detail: organised, methodical, and able to manage multiple accounts and deadlines
* Growth mindset: keen to learn, improve, and progress toward a Paid Media Manager role
* Bonus skills: platform certifications (Google Ads, Meta Blueprint) or experience with GA4 / GTM – a plus but not essential
Why join us?
* Hybrid working model: collaborate in our vibrant Brighton office Monday‑Wednesday, with the option to work remotely Thursday‑Friday if preferred
* Endless learning opportunities: stay ahead with refresher training in paid search, social media advertising, conversion tracking and digital analytics. Previous budget for training for the Paid Media Team was £10k+
* Shape your career: enjoy excellent progression opportunities with a clear pathway for growth and people management
* Collaborate and innovate: be part of a close‑knot, passionate team that values collaboration, creativity and new ideas
* Christmas celebrations: past destinations include Amsterdam, Berlin, Dublin and Krakow
* Inclusive, fun culture: attend quarterly team strategy days to celebrate our work and have a few drinks
Benefits
* 26 days holiday, plus 8 bank holidays and your birthday off
* Company‑paid healthcare package for everyday services such as dental, optical and physiotherapy
* Hybrid working model for flexibility and work‑life balance
* Regular team building, away days and bonus structure
* Discounted gym membership, dog‑friendly office, complimentary snacks and drinks
* Enhanced company pension scheme, paid time off to undertake charity work, bake‑off competitions, Cubed Quiz, yoga and themed lunch clubs
Right to Work checks will be carried out with all individuals selected for interviews.
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