Paid Media Manager – Credit Knowledge

Manchester, UK (Hybrid)

£35K/yr – £40K/yrMid LevelFull time

Posted 11 days ago

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Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Develop and manage the paid acquisition strategy for Credit Knowledge.
  • Build, manage and optimise Google Ads campaigns across search, display, Performance Max and remarketing.
  • Manage paid social campaigns across relevant platforms, including Meta, LinkedIn, TikTok and others where commercially appropriate.
  • Identify opportunities through AI search, AI-assisted campaign management and emerging acquisition channels.
  • Generate qualified traffic, registrations and revenue against agreed CPA, ROAS and profitability targets.
  • Conduct keyword, audience, competitor and market research.
  • Create and test campaign messaging, adverts, landing pages and customer journeys.
  • Manage campaign budgets and allocate spend based on performance and commercial returns.
  • Ensure accurate tracking through GA4, Google Tag Manager and internal reporting systems.
  • Monitor the full conversion journey from initial click through to registration, application and revenue.

Requirements

  • A proven track record of delivering successful SEM and paid-search campaigns.
  • Demonstrable experience managing and optimising meaningful Google Ads budgets.
  • Strong commercial understanding of CPA, CPL, conversion rate, ROAS and profitability.
  • Experience using Google Ads, GA4, Google Tag Manager and related reporting platforms.
  • Strong analytical skills and the ability to make decisions based on performance data.
  • Experience with conversion tracking, attribution and landing-page optimisation.
  • Ability to work independently, take ownership and deliver against clear commercial targets.
  • Strong attention to detail, particularly when managing budgets, tracking and regulated advertising claims.

Preferred

  • Experience within fintech, financial services, credit cards, loans, comparison websites or affiliate marketing.
  • Understanding of FCA financial-promotion requirements, Consumer Duty and compliance-led marketing.
  • Experience generating traffic through Meta Ads and other paid-social platforms.
  • Knowledge of SEO, AI search optimisation and emerging AI-led acquisition channels.
  • Experience with CRM, email remarketing and customer-retention campaigns.
  • Experience working with development teams to improve funnels and conversion tracking.

Benefits

  • Casual dress
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Private medical insurance
  • Work from home