Hackajob is collaborating with HSBC to connect them with exceptional professionals for this role. If you’re looking for a career that will help you stand out, join HSBC, and fulfil your potential - whether you want a career that could take you to the top, or an exciting new direction, we offer opportunities, support and rewards that will take you further. We’re one of the largest banking and financial services organisations in the world, with a network that covers more than 50 countries and territories. We aim to be where the growth is, enabling businesses to thrive and economies to prosper, and, ultimately, helping people fulfil their hopes and realise their ambitions. We are currently seeking an experienced professional to join our team in the role of Senior Paid Search Manager – 12 months fixed term contract. This is a fantastic opportunity to join an award-winning best-in house team, both in the UK and Europe, where you’ll be responsible for planning, executing, and optimising paid search campaigns to drive quality traffic, generate leads, and support our business objectives. You’ll ensure all Pay Per Click (PPC) activity is compliant, data-driven, and aligned with our brand and commercial goals. As an HSBC employee in the UK, you’ll have access to tailored professional development opportunities and a competitive pay and benefits package. This includes private healthcare for all UK-based employees, enhanced maternity and adoption pay and support when you return to work, and a contributory pension scheme with a generous employer contribution. In this role you’ll Develop and implement PPC strategies across platforms (Google Ads, Bing, LinkedIn, etc.) to meet acquisition and conversion targets Align PPC campaigns with overall search and digital marketing objectives Build, monitor, and optimise campaigns, including keyword research, ad copywriting, bid management, and landing page optimisation Conduct A/B testing to improve ad performance and conversion rates Analyse campaign performance using analytics tools (Google Analytics, Adobe Analytics) and deliver regular reports and actionable insights to the Head of Search and other stakeholders Manage PPC budgets to maximise return on investment and ensure cost efficiency. Monitor spend and adjust strategies as needed Ensure all campaigns adhere to our compliance, data privacy, and brand guidelines Work closely with SEO, content, design, and product teams for integrated search marketing To be successful in this role you should meet the following requirements: Proven hands-on experience developing, running, and testing PPC campaigns, ideally in a regulated industry but must be in a large-scale organisation Strong analytical skills and proficiency with PPC platforms and analytics tools Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities Data-driven decision-making and trend identification Experience with budget management and ROI optimisation Up-to-date knowledge of digital marketing trends and compliance Opening up a world of opportunity. Being open to different points of view is important for our business and the communities we serve. At HSBC, we’re dedicated to creating diverse and inclusive workplaces - no matter their gender, ethnicity, disability, religion, sexual orientation, or age. We are committed to removing barriers and ensuring careers at HSBC are inclusive and accessible for everyone to be at their best. We take pride in being a Disability Confident Leader and will offer an interview to people with disabilities, long term conditions or neurodivergent candidates who meet the minimum criteria for the role. If you have a need that requires accommodations or changes during the recruitment process, please get in touch with our Recruitment Helpdesk: Email: hsbc.recruitment@hsbc.com Telephone: 44 207 832 8500