Paid Media Manager

Manchester, UK (Hybrid)

£50K/yr – £60K/yrMid Level4+ years expFull time

Posted 12 days ago

Job Summary

Own a scalable paid media program across multiple markets, lead the in-house team and manage external partners to drive growth with data-driven decisions.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Own paid search and paid social strategy across several markets
  • Plan, launch and optimise campaigns, including budget allocation
  • Lead and develop the in-house team
  • Hold agency partners to clear targets
  • Work with the brand and content teams to get the right assets in front of the right audiences
  • Spot new growth opportunities, particularly in newer markets

Requirements

  • Four or more years in paid media, with hands-on search and social experience
  • A track record running campaigns across more than one country
  • Experience managing agencies and developing junior team members
  • Comfort turning performance data into decisions, and explaining them to senior stakeholders
  • Affiliate experience is a bonus

Preferred

  • Affiliate experience is a bonus

Benefits

  • Bonus, pension, private health cover, enhanced family leave and one day a week working from home.
  • We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and are committed to creating an inclusive working environment where everyone feels respected, supported and able to contribute.
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The Growth Foundation

The Growth Foundation (TGF) is an award-winning strategic growth partner for ambitious eCommerce and DTC brands - helping founders, operators, and investors scale with clarity, confidence, and expert support.We combine deep commercial insight with a focused offering across five core pillars: Strategy, Talent Acquisition, Tools, Courses, and Community.Founded in 2021 by Richard Chapple and Sarah Jasper-Baker - who helped scale Play.com, Gymshark, and The Hut Group into some of the UK’s most successful eCommerce brands - TGF now brings together a team of expert strategists, recruiters, and product builders who’ve supported growth for 100+ DTC businesses.We work with brands at key inflection points - whether unlocking new revenue, hiring leadership talent, sharpening commercial strategy, or enabling teams through practical learning.Through our trusted network of vetted delivery partners - including agencies and specialists in performance marketing, CRM, brand, creative, trading, and more - we connect clients with the right experts, and remain strategically involved to ensure delivery aligns with the growth plan.Our five core pillars:Strategy – Tailored commercial advice, brand positioning, and growth assessments that bring clarity to your next move.Talent – Industry-leading recruitment for eCom-native talent across growth, performance, leadership, and operations.Tools – Proprietary optimisation tools including Order Rescue, our Shopify Plus app that recovers lost revenue.Courses – On-demand training built from proven frameworks — enabling founders and teams to move fast, without retainers.Community – Founder Foundations, our peer-led event and content series for DTC leaders, operators, and investors who value honest insight over hype.If you’re a DTC brand, operator, or investor looking to scale sustainably and strategically - let’s talk. http://www.thegrowth.foundation/

Founded in 2021
London, England, GBR
18 employees (5 in marketing)

Salaries

Posted range

£50K/yr – £60K/yr

Taken straight from the job posting.

The middle of this range (£55K) is 46% above the median base salary for Paid Media Manager roles in the United Kingdom (£38K).

Paid Media Manager median pay in the United Kingdom

£38K/yr

Most pay falls between £36K and £44K. Based on 28 salaries.

See all The Growth Foundation salaries

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
3 (17% of company)
Median Tenure
5.4 years
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
2

Funding

Last Raise
Series Unknown, 2 years ago

Funding History

  • Jan 2024
    Series Unknown

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
3.4K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
44.3%
Direct
30.6%
Referral
8.3%
Social
15%
Paid
1.4%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~17
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Paid Media Manager

The Growth Foundation · Manchester, UK · Hybrid