Senior Paid Media Manager

If you’re a strategic paid media specialist who wants more than campaign optimisation, this could be a great next move. We’re recruiting a Senior Paid Media Manager for an established, people-led digital marketing agency in Bristol. You’ll work across varied B2B and e-commerce clients, owning strategy, leading senior client relationships and helping shape the future of paid media. You’ll have plenty of autonomy, backed by an experienced team and a Head of Paid Media who wants you to make an impact.What you’ll be doingAs Senior Paid Media Manager, you’ll own paid media strategy across some of the agency’s most valuable and complex accounts. You’ll take time to understand each client’s commercial objectives, then build channel strategies that genuinely support growth.You’ll lead Google Ads, Microsoft Ads, Meta, LinkedIn and other paid channels, with opportunities to work across TikTok, Reddit, Pinterest and programmatic. You’ll assess new platforms and technologies, identifying where they can create a genuine advantage rather than simply following trends.You’ll lead QBRs, present strategic recommendations to senior stakeholders, manage significant budgets and identify opportunities to grow client accounts. You’ll also line manage and mentor members of the paid media team, helping develop skills, standards and new ways of working.What experience you’ll need to apply6+ years’ paid media experience, including agency experience.Strong strategic experience across B2B, lead generation and e-commerce campaigns.Expert-level Google Ads, Microsoft Ads, Meta and LinkedIn experience.Advanced GA4, Google Tag Manager and Looker Studio knowledge.Experience managing significant client budgets and forecasting performance.Proven line management and people development experience.Experience creating and delivering training or upskilling sessions.Strong senior client management and presentation skills.Commercial awareness and an understanding of client profitability.Practical experience using AI tools within marketing and paid media.Programmatic or DSP experience, ideally StackAdapt, would be advantageous.Experience across TikTok, Reddit, Pinterest or emerging platforms would be beneficial.What you’ll get in return for your experienceThis Senior Paid Media Manager role offers hybrid working from the Bristol office. You’ll get 25 days’ holiday, an annual discretionary bonus, your birthday off, pension, enhanced parental leave and flexible benefits including private healthcare and gym or yoga membership.You’ll also have a dedicated training budget, mentoring, charity leave, early Friday finishes and Friday afternoons off during summer. Most importantly, you’ll have genuine influence over paid media strategy within an agency investing in its next phase of growth.What’s next?If you’re ready to step into a Senior Paid Media Manager role where strategy, innovation and people development all matter, we’d love to hear from you. Apply via the button or contact the consultant directly for a confidential conversation about the opportunity.