PPC Executive

Cardiff, UK (Hybrid)

£27K/yr – £27K/yrMid Level1+ years expFull time

Posted 1 day ago

Job Summary

Own and optimise PPC campaigns daily in a collaborative setup, focusing on builds, keyword and ad copy management, bid adjustments, and performance reporting to achieve measurable ROI. Drive data-informed decisions with a strong eye for ROI and opportunities to leverage AI tools for efficiency.

  • Lead campaign builds, keyword/ad copy management, and bid optimization alongside the Senior PPC Manager
  • Deliver performance reporting and ROI analysis to hit targets

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • The PPC Executive will support the Marketing Team by building, running, and optimising PPC campaigns day-to-day. Working closely with the Senior PPC Executive and reporting to the Senior PPC Manager, you'll handle campaign builds, keyword and ad copy management, bid adjustments, and performance reporting. Your work will help make sure campaigns hit their targets and deliver measurable ROI.

Requirements

  • 1-2 years' hands-on experience managing paid search campaigns, whether in-house or at an agency
  • Working knowledge of Google Ads and Microsoft Ads; experience with Google Ads Editor and/or SA360 is a plus
  • A solid understanding of core PPC metrics and how they tie to ROI and profitability
  • Basic understanding of automated bidding strategies
  • An interest in AI tools, with the ability to explore how they can support campaign optimisation, data analysis, and marketing efficiency
  • Strong Excel/Google Sheets skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, basic formulas)
  • An analytical mindset with strong attention to detail
  • Clear written and verbal communication skills, and the confidence to share findings with the team
  • A proactive, curious approach and a willingness to learn
  • Google Ads certification is desirable. Experience in affiliate, e-commerce, or deals/voucher environments is a bonus

Preferred

  • Google Ads certification is desirable.
  • Experience in affiliate, e-commerce, or deals/voucher environments is a bonus
  • Exposure to paid social advertising platforms, such as Meta Ads, would be an advantage

Benefits

  • Uncapped leave
  • Enhanced parental leave
  • Discounted rates with Dental care and Private Medical care
  • When we hit our targets, enjoy a share of our profits with a bonus
  • Refer a friend scheme - with payment following the successful hire
  • Well-being support with access to our Colleague Assistant Programmes
  • Opportunity to purchase shares in Future, with our Share Incentive Plan
  • Salary sacrifice Pension scheme up to 5% match
  • Free drinks and snacks in our offices
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Future

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We are Future. The global platform for specialist media. We create expert original content that connects people to their passions across a portfolio of over 200 phenomenal brands.Through our websites, magazines, events, and social spaces we reach 1 in 3 adults online in the UK and the US.Founded in 1985, we have grown significantly to a global business with over 3,000 colleagues. We are the largest magazine publisher in the UK with a combined circulation of more than 3 million across our publications.We innovate through our proprietary technology and diversify our audiences across new platforms every year. We’ve got an ambitious plan to build on our growth momentum and unlock new opportunities.

Founded in 1985
London, England, GBR
3.9K employees (1,639 in marketing)
50% recommend to a friend
57% CEO approval

Salaries

Posted range

£27K/yr – £27K/yr

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Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
151.7K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
29.8%
Direct
44.1%
Referral
23.2%
Social
1.7%
Paid
0.9%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~3.9K
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PPC Executive

Future · Cardiff, UK · Hybrid