Paid Media Account Manager

Overview

Paid Media Account Manager — 3-month contract | Hybrid (3 days p/w in Soho) — £250–£300 per day | IR35 TBC

Independent performance marketing agency looking for an experienced Paid Media Account Manager to support client delivery across PPC and Paid Social.

Hands-on management of high-performing paid media campaigns, primarily PPC, with exposure to Paid Social and additional channels where relevant. The role requires strong technical execution, an understanding of how channels work together, and the ability to manage budgets and performance against clear commercial targets.

• Own and optimise PPC-led paid media campaigns across multiple clients
• Manage budgets (£50k+ monthly) in line with agreed performance strategy
• Work closely with senior stakeholders to deliver against ROAS, CPA and revenue targets
• Line manage and support junior team members, including QA and development
• Maintain regular client communication and performance reporting
• Contribute to wider team initiatives such as testing, automation and process improvement

• 3+ years in PPC-focused paid media roles (majority PPC)
• Proven experience managing £50k+ monthly budgets
• Strong ecommerce performance track record (ROAS, CPA, revenue)
• Experience developing junior team members
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced agency environment

• Strong analytical and numerical skills (Excel essential)
• Solid understanding of the wider paid media ecosystem
• High attention to detail and strong communication skills
• Google Ads scripts or automation experience a plus
• Additional languages beneficial