5 months ago
Senior Manager, Paid Search
Journey Further
Leeds, UK (On-site)Full time£45K/yr – £52K/yr
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Senior Manager, Paid Search
Leeds, UK (On-site)
£45K/yr – £52K/yrSenior Level6+ years expFull time
Posted 5 months ago
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Job Summary
Own long-term paid search roadmaps across multi-account portfolios, tying strategy to client objectives and business outcomes.
- Own multi-account roadmaps and ensure cross-channel alignment with other marketing functions.
- Lead and mentor the Paid Media team to raise capability and deliver execution excellence.
- Identify growth opportunities and drive upsell through testing and strategic campaigns.
Job Description
Responsibilities
- Define and lead long-term Paid Search strategies for major accounts, aligned to client business objectives
- Provide senior-level consultancy to client stakeholders, navigating complex challenges and growth opportunities
- Oversee multiple accounts to ensure strategic consistency, executional excellence, and commercial impact
- Develop and mentor managers and analysts, raising the overall capability of the Paid Media team
- Identify and lead growth opportunities, including upsell initiatives and expanded service offerings
- Guide the strategic direction of high-value paid media campaigns
- Translate broader marketing strategies into effective Paid Search plans
- Collaborate with SEO, PR, Content and other teams to create integrated campaign strategies
- Present strategic roadmaps, performance updates and growth plans to senior stakeholders
- Conduct deep-dive account audits to unlock new performance opportunities
Requirements
- Advanced expertise in Google Ads and Paid Search strategy across large or complex accounts, overseeing multiple accounts simultaneously
- Proven ability to develop and implement long-term strategic roadmaps
- Strong consultancy skills, with confidence advising senior stakeholders
- Experience leading, mentoring and developing team members
- Deep understanding of automation, bidding strategies and cross-channel integration
- Excellent presentation and communication skills
- Commercial mindset with the ability to align performance with business outcomes
- High level of attention to detail and commitment to quality
- Ambitious, proactive and driven to continually improve standards
- 6+ years of hands-on experience in Paid Search or Paid Media
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.
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)
5
