Junior Media Buyer in Sheffield

DCT Recruitment are looking for an ambitious and analytical Junior Media Buyer to join our fast-growing lead generation client on a permanent basis. Based in the heart of Sheffield, our client delivers high-volume digital campaigns that generate thousands of leads daily across sectors like diesel emissions and mis-sold car finance.
This role is perfect for someone with at least one year of hands-on experience running paid campaigns on Meta, TikTok, Google or Native. Youll be hungry to scale performance, optimise at pace and work within a high-output team.
Youll support senior buyers by building, launching and improving campaigns across multiple platforms. Youll also gain experience managing large budgets, using advanced reporting tools, testing creatives and learning how to scale efficiently. We move fast, test relentlessly and reward results.
Key Responsibilities
Launch and optimise paid media campaigns across Meta, TikTok, Google and Native platforms
Analyse campaign performance, create reports and provide actionable insights
Work with creative and copy teams to develop high-converting ads
Monitor budgets, pacing, lead volumes and CPL targets daily
Run A/B tests across creatives, placements and audiences
Stay current on platform changes, algorithm updates and new ad formats
Proactively flag issues or opportunities and assist with troubleshooting
Requirements
At least 1 year of experience in paid media (Meta, TikTok, Google or Native)
Strong ability to interpret data and turn it into clear recommendations
Good understanding of performance metrics like CPM, CTR, CPL and ROAS
Confident using Meta Ads Manager, Google Ads and TikTok Ads Manager
Excellent Excel or Google Sheets skills for reporting and budget tracking
Strong grasp of ad creative fundamentals that drive engagement and conversion
Detail-focused, proactive and keen to learn fast in a results-driven environment
Nice to Have
Experience with tracking platforms like RedTrack or Hyros
Exposure to high-volume lead generation or eCommerce campaigns
Knowledge of compliance, ad policy and funnel optimisation
Experience working with or briefing creative teams