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£40000-50000 per annum
Paid Media Manager
Remote-first, strategy-first, and proud to do things differently. No egos. No fluff. Just clear thinking and real growth.
Brentwood Full Time Hybrid Created: 10 March 2026
Job Title: Paid Media Manager
Salary: £40000-50000 per annum
Location: Brentwood
Why Join Ink Digital?
Ink Digital is an independent, high-growth agency built on being practical and commercial. We don’t do \"fluff\" or vanity metrics; we do work that moves the needle. As we scale, we are looking for a heavy-hitting PPC Manager to work alongside our Head of Paid Search to lead the department’s output and operational standards.
This isn’t a \"maintenance\" role. You will be responsible for the performance of key accounts, the management of 4 Digital Executives, and the commercial growth of the PPC department.
What You’ll Be Doing
Operational Leadership & Team Management
- Manage and Direct You will be the operational lead for 4 Digital Marketing Executives. You are responsible for their output, ensuring every account meets the \"Ink Digital Standard\" for quality and pacing.
- Workflow Oversight Assign tasks, oversee account health, and act as the first point of escalation for technical issues.
- Quality Control Implement and run rigorous QA processes to ensure zero-error execution across all client builds.
High-Level Performance Execution
- Advanced Strategy Lead the strategy for complex Search and Performance Max campaigns, moving beyond basic ROAS to Profit-on-Ad-Spend (POAS) and LTV-led bidding.
- Omnichannel Synergy Work directly with the SEO team to ensure a \"Total Search\" approach - identifying where PPC can plug gaps in organic visibility and vice versa.
- Data & Attribution Own the transition to a cookieless world. You’ll implement First-Party Data strategies, Enhanced Conversions, and CRM integrations (HubSpot) to ensure our bidding AI is fed the best possible data.
Commercial & Departmental Growth
- New Business & Pitches Support the Head of Paid Search in audits and pitches. You should be able to look at a prospect's account, find the \"leaks,\" and present a clear roadmap for growth.
- Process Building Help create the internal playbooks, testing frameworks, and reporting templates that allow the department to scale efficiently.
- Creative Input Direct the creative requirements for Demand Gen and PMax, ensuring the assets we use are backed by performance data.
About You
- The Experience 3+ years in a high-paced agency environment. You know how to handle the pressure of multiple deadlines and varying budgets.
- The Manager You are ready (or already experienced) to manage people. You can delegate effectively and hold others accountable for their work quality.
- The Technician You have a deep understanding of Google Ads, GA4, and the technical side of tracking. You don't just \"set and forget\"; you hunt for marginal gains.
- The Communicator You can sit in front of a client and explain complex performance data in a way that makes sense to their bottom line.
Technical Skills
Must-Have:
- Expert-level Google Ads (Search, PMax, Shopping).
- Proficiency in GA4 and Server-Side tracking concepts.
- Experience managing or mentoring junior team members.
- Strong commercial awareness(understanding client margins and business goals).
Nice-to-Have:
- CRM Knowledge Experience linking HubSpot or Salesforce data to ad platforms.
- Feed Management Experience with Merchant Center or tools like Channable/Feedonomics.
- Paid Social Strategic knowledge of Meta and LinkedIn to support omnichannel growth.
Benefits
- Flexible working hours (8:30am-5:00pm or 9:00am-5:30pm).
- 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays + Birthday off.
- Rapid progression as the department expands.
- Profit sharing and Christmas closure.
- Mental health support (Headspace & Business Therapy).
People You’ll Work With
Strong Team Of Leaders
No outsourcers. No middlemen. Our UK-based team leads every project, start to finish. Meet the Team
- \"Trust, growth and progress is a crucial aspect of any team, and at Ink Digital we embody all of these to deliver the best service for our clients.\" Kasey Wilkinson SEO Manager
- \"The best thing about working at Ink Digital is the comradery between the team. We all learn on eachother’s skillset to maximise results, and everyone is always happy to help.\" Charlie Clayton SEO Manager
- \"Ink Digital is a great environment to work in, with a supportive team that strives to provide the best results for businesses and specialize in all elements of SEO practice.\" Mel Goldring SEO Manager
Want to work with us?
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Paid Media Manager in Brentwood employer: Ink Digital Ltd
Ink Digital is an exceptional employer located in Brentwood, Essex, offering a vibrant work culture that prioritises learning and collaboration. With flexible working hours, hybrid arrangements, and a strong focus on employee development through training budgets and mentorship, we empower our team members to grow their skills in digital marketing while enjoying a supportive environment. Join us for a rewarding career where your contributions are valued, and you can thrive in a diverse and inclusive workplace.
