Digital Marketing Specialist

Manchester, UK (On-site)

Salary Not AvailableMid Level2+ years expPermanent

Posted 3 weeks ago

Job Summary

Own and optimise paid search and social campaigns across Google Ads and social platforms, driving ROAS and geo/AI-enabled visibility initiatives.

  • Own end-to-end campaign strategy and optimization.
  • Drive performance reporting and GEO opportunities.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Build, manage and optimise Google Ads campaigns across Search, Performance Max, Display, YouTube and Shopping.
  • Develop effective PPC strategies based on client objectives, audiences, budgets and commercial targets.
  • Conduct keyword research, search term analysis, bid management and ongoing account optimisation.
  • Monitor campaign performance and proactively identify opportunities to improve efficiency, conversion rates and return on investment.
  • Ensure campaigns are structured correctly, with appropriate targeting, bidding, budgets, tracking and creative.
  • Stay up to date with changes to Google Ads, search behaviour and the wider paid search landscape.
  • Support the development and implementation of GEO strategies to improve brand visibility across generative search and AI-powered platforms.
  • Understand how users are increasingly discovering brands, products and services through AI-powered search and conversational platforms.
  • Research topics, audiences, search intent and content opportunities that can improve visibility within generative search results.
  • Work with internal teams to identify opportunities for brands to build authority, relevance and visibility across emerging AI search environments.

Requirements

  • At least 2 years' hands-on experience managing paid digital advertising campaigns, ideally within an agency environment.
  • Strong practical experience with Google Ads and PPC, particularly Google Search.
  • Strong understanding of Google Search and PPC, including keyword research, search intent, campaign structure and performance optimisation.
  • Experience managing paid social campaigns, ideally across platforms such as Meta, TikTok, Snapchat or LinkedIn.
  • An interest in Generative Engine Optimisation (GEO) and the changing landscape of AI-powered search.
  • Experience using Google Analytics 4 (GA4) to analyse campaign and website performance.
  • Experience with Google Tag Manager (GTM) and conversion tracking.
  • Strong understanding of digital marketing funnels, from brand awareness through to lead generation, e-commerce and conversion.
  • Comfortable working with budgets, campaign pacing, performance metrics and KPIs.
  • Strong analytical skills and the ability to turn data into clear, actionable recommendations.

Preferred

  • Experience managing programmatic campaigns through a Demand Side Platform (DSP).
  • Experience with platforms such as Spotify, Digital Out of Home, streaming or digital audio advertising.
  • Experience using Looker Studio or other reporting platforms.
  • Google Ads, Meta or other recognised digital marketing certifications.
  • Previous agency experience working across multiple clients and industries.
  • Experience working with e-commerce platforms and conversion-led campaigns.

Benefits

  • Company events
  • Company pension
  • Free parking
  • On-site parking

Salaries

Digital Marketing median pay in the United Kingdom

£38K/yr

Most pay falls between £31K and £50K. Based on 138 salaries.

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