Paid Executive | Hybrid | Full-Time | Permanent in Folkestone

Job Description

Location: Top Floor, The Civic Centre, Castle Hill Avenue, Castle Hill, United Kingdom

We’re Sleeping Giant Media – a multi‑award‑winning digital marketing agency committed to balancing profit with purpose. We help businesses grow through smart strategy, creative thinking and genuine partnership across Europe.

About the Role

ROLE: Paid Executive
DEPARTMENT: Client Delivery – Paid Team
RIGHT TO WORK: Applicants must have the right to work in the UK – visa sponsorship not available
NO RECRUITMENT AGENCIES: We work directly with selected partners only
WORK LOCATION & FLEXIBILITY: Hybrid/Remote, flexible arrangements discussed individually
DURATION: Permanent, full‑time (Monday‑Friday 9am‑5:30pm, 37.5 hours weekly)
PACKAGE: Starting from £24,570 per annum, DOE + benefits. Real Living Wage employer. Salary disclosed for transparency.

Responsibilities

• Launch, optimise and report on paid search and paid social campaigns across platforms such as Google Ads, Microsoft Ads, Meta Ads, LinkedIn Ads, Reddit, Apple, Amazon and TikTok.
• Conduct keyword, audience and competitor research for campaign targeting.
• Track performance and report daily, weekly and monthly, feeding insights to Strategic Account Managers and the Paid team.
• Perform budget pacing checks to keep campaigns within limits.
• Support campaign management and execution, including planning, set‑up, activation, optimisation toward KPIs and evaluation.
• Contribute to refining internal processes, workflows and service mapping.
• Utilise quality assurance checklists or AI‑based platforms to prevent errors.
• Participate in Paid team meetings with prioritized IDS discussion points.
• Assist the team in achieving a utilisation rate of 74% and a billability rate of 71%.
• Learn and embed third‑party platforms for greater workflow efficiency.

Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of paid media experience, either in‑house or at an agency.
• Proven experience building and optimising campaigns on Google Ads (mandatory) and Meta Ads (mandatory); experience on Microsoft Ads or LinkedIn Ads is a plus.
• Strong analytical skills for interpreting data and optimising campaign performance.
• Excellent organisational, project‑management and time‑management skills.
• Passion for digital advertising, continuous learning and staying up‑to‑date with industry trends.
• Active interest in cultural trends and emerging insights.
• Google Ads certification (Search and Display) is a plus.
• Facebook Blueprint certification desirable but not essential.

Desired Criteria

• Google Ads certification (Search and Display).
• Facebook Blueprint certification.
• Informal or formal qualifications preferred but not mandatory.

EEO Statement

We encourage applications from all backgrounds, including underrepresented groups, people with disabilities, and individuals of all faiths or beliefs. We do not ask about criminal convictions and provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.

Contract & Compensation

Contract Type: full‑time
Salary: Starting from £24,570.00 per annum
Closing Date: Friday 30th January 2026