Team Lead Paid Search (SEA) in London

DEPT® is a Growth Invention company built to help the world’s most ambitious brands grow faster. Operating at the intersection of technology and marketing, our 4,000+ specialists deliver growth invention services across Brand & Media, Experience, Commerce, CRM, and Technology & Data. We’re 50|50 tech and marketing, partner-led, and first to move. Clients include Google, Lufthansa, Meta, eBay, and OpenAI. We have been certified B Corp and Climate Neutral since 2021.

JOB PURPOSE

Our Paid Search (SEA) consultants team is working on helping our clients develop and grow their online businesses. As a Lead, you’ll be managing a team of SEA specialists ranging from junior to senior level across one of our key ecommerce clients. Here you do not only run campaigns, but you also act as a business partner for our clients. This means that you’re thinking with the client and consulting them based on marketing needs, challenging their goals, assessing feasibility and carrying on with a resolution. This role requires a deep understanding of paid search, strategic planning, and a passion for driving results. The ideal candidate can manage and optimize paid search and shopping campaigns, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and provide strategic recommendations to clients. You are a critical thinker and analytical problem solver, equally curious and creative. You have a strong command of paid search platforms, such as Google Ads and Bing Ads, and can effectively communicate complex ideas to clients and internal stakeholders. You have a track record of driving results and optimizing campaigns to meet client objectives. As a key member of the team, you will contribute to the growth and success of our clients' digital campaigns. Besides your client responsibilities, you’ll also be working on developing your team; it’s your responsibility, alongside the department head, to make sure every member has what they need to deliver their best work and that they grow professionally.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Develop and implement effective paid search strategies that align with client objectives and target audience.
• Spot client challenges together with the team member and stimulate the team member to work towards a solution.
• Manage multi-market paid search and shopping campaigns for clients.
• Lean into automation and use of data within campaigns, including utilizing AI to improve performance.
• Monitor campaign performance, analyze data, and provide regular reports to clients, highlighting key metrics and recommendations for improvement.
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends and best practices in paid search advertising.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless execution of campaigns and alignment with client goals.
• Stay informed about changes in search engine algorithms and adjust strategies accordingly.
• Work collaboratively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Be aware of the well-being, development, and progress of team members.
• Create valuable personal development plans together with team members and offer structural guidance to help them achieve agreed goals.
• Define expectations for the whole team and convey this effectively.

WHAT YOU BRING

• 6+ years of solid experience in creating, managing, and optimizing paid search & shopping campaigns, preferably within a digital agency or similar environment.
• Experience in mentoring/guiding co-workers or a team of digital specialists.
• A self-confident, competent, and empathetic appearance that convinces colleagues and clients of your ideas.
• Strong knowledge of paid search platforms, such as Google Ads and Bing Ads.
• Proven track record of driving results and optimizing campaigns to meet client objectives.
• Excellent analytical skills and ability to interpret data to drive campaign optimization.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively communicate complex ideas to clients and internal stakeholders.
• Analytical, flexible, and able to work independently.
• Can present complex results in clear and understandable language.
• Fluent in English (spoken and written).
• Located in the UK and ready to commute to our London or Manchester office twice a week.

WE OFFER

• A flexible, hybrid working policy (2 days from the office, depending on location).
• An excellent salary based on experience and equal pay policies.
• Pension, free private healthcare, mental health support, and company sick pay scheme.
• 26 days paid holiday (plus UK Bank Holidays).
• Refreshments provided in the office all week, as well as drinks at 4 pm on a Thursday.
• Help getting to work with a season ticket loan and cycle to work scheme.
• Enhanced family-friendly policies to support new parents.
• Social and Cultural Events, with plenty of opportunities to connect with colleagues through organised activities and celebrations.
• Inspirational Talks, bringing the outside in with regular guest speakers and events.
• Learning and Development, supporting your growth with continuous opportunities to learn and advance.
• Buddy Programme: You will be paired with a ‘Buddy’ to help you through your first weeks at DEPT®.
• A reputation for doing good. DEPT® has been a Certified B Corp® since 2021 and named ‘Agency of the Year’ at both The Lovies and The Webby Awards.
• Awesome clients. Whether big or small, local or global — at DEPT® you’ll get.

WHY DEPT®?

We are a Growth Invention company built to help the world’s most ambitious brands grow faster. Operating at the intersection of technology and marketing, we create what is next by pioneering ideas, acting fast, and moving further because standing still just is not in our DNA. We are drawn to people who stay curious, move with intent, and never stop inventing. Our culture runs on three values: better together, relentlessly curious, and get sh*t done. It is how we work, how we grow, and how we make things that matter. At DEPT®, you will find the freedom to explore, the space to collaborate, and the trust to make a real impact for our clients, for each other, and for the world we are helping to build.

DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION

At DEPT®, we take pride in creating an inclusive workplace where everyone has an equal opportunity to thrive. We actively seek to recruit, develop, nurture, and retain talented individuals from diverse backgrounds, with varying skills and perspectives. Not sure you meet all qualifications? Apply, and let us decide! Research shows that women and members of underrepresented groups tend not to apply for jobs when they think they may not meet every requirement, when in fact they do. We believe in giving everyone a fair chance to shine. We also encourage you to reach out to us and discuss any reasonable adjustments we can make to support you throughout the recruitment process and your time with us. Want to know more about our dedication to diversity, equity, and inclusion? Check out our efforts here.