Manager, Paid Search

Leeds, UK (Hybrid)

£34K/yr – £45K/yrManagerFull time

Posted 2 days ago

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Job Summary

Own and drive paid search performance initiatives, translating client goals into data-driven optimisation programs. Lead data analysis, reporting, and cross‑functional collaboration to uncover opportunities, run tests, and deliver measurable improvements across Google Ads and related platforms.

  • Owns data-driven optimisation and client reporting
  • Leads cross-team collaboration and testing roadmaps
  • Focuses on growth opportunities and efficiency across campaigns

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Explain how Paid Search performance and business data work together to deliver commercial results for clients
  • Use data analysis to uncover trends, diagnose issues and drive measurable performance improvements
  • Day-to-day optimisation of Paid Search campaigns across Google Ads and related platforms
  • Build, analyse and interpret large datasets to extract insight and opportunities
  • Produce clear, compelling performance reports for clients
  • Conduct full-funnel account audits to identify growth and efficiency opportunities
  • Develop testing roadmaps and optimise toward client goals
  • Collaborate with internal teams to align PPC strategy with broader digital activity
  • Support the rollout of automation, scripts and data-driven workflows
  • Participate in new business pitches and create supporting materials

Requirements

  • Deep understanding of Google Ads and strong proficiency in Excel/Sheets
  • Ability to interpret complex datasets and translate them into actionable insight
  • Strong communication skills and confidence explaining performance to clients
  • High ambition, curiosity and a desire to go above and beyond
  • A proactive mindset with a passion for continuous learning
  • Ability to work collaboratively within a high-performing team
  • Strong attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality work
  • Comfortable managing multiple campaigns and priorities simultaneously

Benefits

  • Pension - Matched up to 4%
  • Health - Private medical insurance
  • Family - Enhanced maternity, paternity & adoption pay
  • Flexibility - 25 days annual leave, Christmas shutdown and home working allowance
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Journey Further

Journey Further is more than our name, it’s a symbol of what we do. Founded in the UK in 2017, the agency has rapidly grown to over 160 specialists across offices in London, Leeds, Manchester and New York City, all on a mission to take brands beyond the limits of performance, platform optimization, and human potential. As a global, full-service digital media agency, we believe in transparency, innovation, and expertise to create partnerships that drive real, measurable impact.

Founded in 2017
Leeds, England, GBR
182 employees (91 in marketing)

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
13.7K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
27.5%
Direct
27.3%
Referral
4.3%
Social
3.5%
Paid
0.4%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~182

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
85 (47% of company)
Median Career Experience
9 years
Median Tenure
7.3 years
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
3

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