Senior Paid Media Specialist

Chesterfield, Derby, UK (Hybrid)

£30K/yr – £35K/yrSenior Level3+ years expFull time

Posted 5 weeks ago

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Job Summary

Own end-to-end paid media execution and optimization across Google and Meta, guiding strategy with data, onboarding new clients, and clear performance reporting.

  • End-to-end paid campaigns: structure, build, optimise, scale and continuous performance improvement.
  • Account onboarding and cross-channel setup: bring new clients live across Google, Meta and other platforms.
  • Data-driven decision making: own spend optimization and strategic adjustments based on performance insights.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Planning, managing and reporting on paid media campaigns across core digital channels, primarily Google Ads and Meta.
  • Supporting the onboarding of new client accounts across multiple platforms.
  • Leading the end-to-end execution of paid campaigns. From build and structure through to optimisation, scaling and ongoing performance improvement.
  • Taking ownership of key account decisions, using data and performance insights to guide strategy, optimise spend and improve overall account performance.
  • Keeping on top of what's happening in digital so our campaigns stay sharp and ahead of the curve.
  • Reporting on campaign performance to clients and internal stakeholders, including the Paid Media Lead, providing clear insights and recommendations.

Requirements

  • Minimum of 3+ years of relevant experience
  • Experience planning or managing campaigns across Google & Meta. (Training can be provided on other channels).
  • Time Management: Ability to manage workload effectively in a fast-paced environment.
  • Advertising Knowledge: An understanding of advertising/media is an advantage.

Preferred

  • Experience planning or managing campaigns across Google & Meta. (Training can be provided on other channels).
  • Experience with TikTok, Reddit, Snapchat and Spotify is desirable but not essential
  • Certification in advertising on Google & Meta is desirable, but not essential
  • Agency experience is desirable, but not essential
  • An understanding of advertising/media is an advantage
  • What matters more is attitude, ownership, and a genuine passion for digital.

Benefits

  • Benefits : ‘Employment Ownership Trust (EOT)’ tax-free company bonus scheme; flexible working; gym membership; regular team building events and socials. Access to Electric Vehicle salary sacrifice scheme.
  • Career & Personal Development : Learning and development programme, continuous professional development opportunities, well-being programme.
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CNS Media Ltd

CNS Media is an independent, award-winning, full-service marketing agency, combining exceptional media buying power with digital and creative expertise.💡From Media, Outdoor and Digital, to SEO, Social and Creative, commercially-focused results are at the heart of everything we do. Free from network bias, we focus on what works best for our clients, using data-led insight, connected thinking and real results to connect brands with the right audience, in the right place, at the right time.Working alongside our media and digital teams is Fork The Waffle, our in-house creative production team, creating standout campaigns designed to perform across every channel.With CNS Media, you’ll get independent imagination, commercially-focused results, and full-service delivery. 🎯

Founded in 2006
Chesterfield, England, GBR
40 employees (17 in marketing)