Associate Consultant (Digital Paid Search) in City of London

An exciting opportunity has become available to be part of our fast-growing team and to be a key part of the Analytics Services function as a Digital Associate Consultant SME (Subject Matter Expert). This role provides an outstanding opportunity to join a growing global integrated marketing advisory and will provide an ambitious individual with valuable experience for progression and development.

TheCompany

mediasense is a global, independent advisor that brings the clarity, connection and confidence modern marketers need to fuel growth. We help marketers eliminate waste and maximize the impact of their most significant investments at scale. Our ambition is to define and own an entirely new category – recognized as the world’s most trusted, independent and impactful marketing advisor. We do this by elevating how clients operate, how agencies deliver, how platforms perform, and how all parts of the ecosystem connect. Because progress doesn’t happen in isolation, it takes alignment, intelligence, and trust. That’s what we enable. That’s what we stand for. That’s Unified Marketing Intelligence.

mediasense is designed around how we help marketers optimize and transform through best-in-class structure and governance (Organization), partners and platforms (Ecosystem), governance and controls (Assurance), and measurement and effectiveness (Science). We have the proven ability to effectively support large, complex organizations and deliver multiple projects simultaneously. As evidenced through our strong track record with clients, we pride ourselves on the consistent high quality of service delivery and the ability to accelerate transformation and growth.

mediasensehasover300employeesacrossLondon,NewYork,SingaporeandNewDelhi.

Formoreinformation,visit www.media-sense.com

WhatWeOffer

At mediasense, we believe great work happens when people feel supported, empowered, and connected. Alongside some of our benefits, we invest heavily in wellbeing, flexibility, learning, and creating a genuinely inclusive workplace where people can thrive.

Flexibility&TimeAway:

• HybridWorkingModel
• WorkfromAnywhereintheWorld-forupto4weeksperyear
• 28days'AnnualLeave+BankHolidays,withadditionalleaveawardedthroughlengthofservice
• BirthdayDayOff+Voucher
• OptiontoPurchaseupto10AdditionaldaysofAnnualLeave(peryear)
• EnhancedParentalLeavePolicies

FinancialBenefits:

• BonusSchemes-DiscretionaryBonus,NewBusiness&EmployeeReferral
• PensionScheme
• GroupLifeInsurance
• SeasonTicketLoan
• CycletoWorkScheme
• Tech&LifestyleSavingsScheme
• LengthofServiceAwards

Health&Wellbeing:

• PrivateHealthcare
• EmployeeAssistanceProgramme(EAP)
• EyeCareSupport-includingcontributionstowardsglassesforVDUusers
• MentalHealthFirstAiders&WellbeingInitiatives

Learning&Development:

• OngoingLearning&DevelopmentOpportunities
• AccesstoInternal&ExternalTraining
• CareerDevelopmentSupport&Mentoring
• RegularKnowledge-sharingSessions&Industryevents/Lunch&Learns
• Mentorship&BuddySystems

Office&SocialPerks:

• FreeGymMembershipatFORA&WellbeingClasses
• ComplimentaryEvents-suchasprofessionalheadshots,cookeryclassesandcocktail-makingworkshops,bookclubsetc
• Dog-FriendlyOffice
• FreeFruit,SnacksandRefreshments
• RegularComplimentaryBreakfasts,LunchesandTreats
• Summer&WinterCelebrations,plusfrequentTeamSocials&biweeklyThursdayofficesocials
• AccesstoBuilding-WideDiscounts

Community&Culture:

We place a strong emphasis on community, inclusion and belonging through a range of employee-led initiatives, social events & support networks.

• SenseofBalanceGroup–championinggenderequality,parenting&caregivingsupport
• Neurodiversity(NDSense)Network:raisingawareness&supportingneurodivergentcolleagues
• PrideNetwork:promotingLGBTQ+inclusionandallyship
• MentalHealth&WellbeingCommunity:supportingpositivewellbeingconversationsandinitiativesandchampioningdiversityevents
• Charity&CommunityGroup:drivingvolunteering,fundraising&socialimpactopportunities

TheRole

mediasense are looking for an Associate Consultant to support the Digital Practice in the delivery of high-quality audit and pitch services to clients. It is a thriving area as clients continually seek greater support as they navigate through an increasingly complex landscape.

TheroleoperatesonahybridworkingpatternfromourLondonoffice,withanexpectationforattendanceatleastthreedaysperweek,includingTuesday,theServicesDepartment'sdesignatedanchorday.

In this role, your key responsibilities will vary as we work on a project basis, problem-solving for clients on many different types of projects.

Examplesofday-to-dayworkmayinclude:

• Workingaspartofprojectteamstodeliverourtwomaindigitalauditproducts(DiPADiagnosticandDiPATracking)andpitchmanagementservicesforourclients.
• Indepthanalysisandevaluationofdigitalmediacampaignsprovidingsupportingobservations,insightsandrecommendationstodriveimprovementsintheefficiencyandeffectivenessofthedelivery.
• Workingwithvisualisationsofclientdatatoidentifykeyperformancetrendsanddatasignals.
• Trackingagencypitchcommitmentstoclientsthroughbothquantitativeandqualitativedigitalchecks.
• Leadingcommunicationwithagenciestoensureprojectsaresetuptosucceed,establishingprojecttimelinesandwaysofworkingandensuringallpartiesareheldtoaccountontheseagreements.
• Supporting pitch management projects to help clients evaluate agency digital capabilities, propositions, process submissions and commercial offerings.
• Providingon-goingknowledgeupdatestointernalteamsoncurrentandemergingdigitalmediapractices.
• Managing, mentoring and training Senior Analysts and Analysts on projects to deliver our digital audit products to a high standard.
• Engagingwithclientstoconfidentlypresentandarticulateourdigitalauditoutputs.

TheCandidate

You are a media professional with experience across digital media, gained within a media agency, AdTech business, consultancy, client-side organisation, or a similar environment. You have a strong understanding of key channels, including Programmatic, Paid Search, Paid Social and Retail Media, and are passionate about staying ahead of industry trends and developments.

Combining strong analytical skills with a naturally curious mindset, you are comfortable interrogating data, uncovering meaningful insights, and translating them into clear recommendations for stakeholders. You are driven by solvingchallenges, building strong client relationships, and delivering better business outcomes through data-led decision making.

Theidealcandidatewillhavethefollowing:

• A minimum of 3 years' digital media experience with specific expertise in Paid Search (if you have experience in another channel too then that is a bonus).
• Experience working in or assessing raw data taken from specific digital platforms (e.g. Google Ads/SA360, Microsoft Ads etc.)
• Stronganalyticscapabilitiesforextractinginsightfromcomplexdatasources.
• Exceptionalwrittenandverbalcommunicationskills.
• Excellentorganisationskillswithstrongattentiontodetail.
• Experienceworkingwithclientsfromvarioussectorsandmarketsandcomplexorganisations.
• A self-starter attitude with a sense of autonomy and initiative, who is also able to work well independently and in cross-functional teams.
• Theabilitytoprioritiseacrossavarietyofprojects.
• A positive and proactive attitude to find solutions to problems, constructively balancing speed and quality to deliver.
• Strongprojectmanagementskillswiththeabilitytoleadworkstreamsfromstarttocompletion.
• A passion and enthusiasm for media, for making a change in our industry (you will be joining the team who pioneered the ISBA supply chain transparency study) and for delivering great work for clients.

Thefollowingarepreferable,buttrainingwillbeprovided:

• ExperiencewiththedatavisualisationtoolTableau.
• Experience with Alteryx.

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