Paid Executive | Hybrid/Remote | Permanent in Folkestone

Job Description

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

We’re Sleeping Giant Media. A multi‑award‑winning digital marketing agency on a mission to make digital better. From Folkestone to Europe, we help businesses grow through smart strategy, creative thinking and genuine partnership.

Right now, we’re looking for a Paid Executive to join our growing team. As a certified B Corporation, we’re proud to be part of a global community of businesses committed to balancing profit with purpose. Our workplace is grounded in equity, transparency and impact, where doing good and doing great go hand in hand.

We believe in flexible working, diverse voices and giving people the space to thrive. If you’re someone who loves learning, tackling new challenges and being part of something meaningful, we think you’ll fit right in.

In this role, you’ll support the planning, execution and optimisation of paid search and social campaigns across key platforms, such as Google Ads, Microsoft Ads, Meta Ads and LinkedIn Ads. You’ll collaborate closely with Strategic Account Managers and the wider Paid Team, providing data‑driven insights and strategies to deliver exceptional results for our clients.

This is a great opportunity for someone with some foundational experience in paid media – perhaps you\’ve worked in a junior role, completed an internship, or had some hands‑on exposure to paid media. You’ll already have a basic understanding of how paid media works and be confident using key platforms, but you’re now looking to deepen your expertise and take on more responsibility. If you\’re keen to learn, excited to grow and want to be part of a supportive and purpose‑driven team, you’ll fit right in.

About The Role

ROLE

Paid Executive

DEPARTMENT

Client Delivery – Paid Team

RIGHT TO WORK

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK, as we are unable to provide visa sponsorship.

NO RECRUITMENT AGENCIES

Please note that we are not seeking assistance from recruitment agencies for this role. We have established relationships with selected partners and will reach out to them directly if support is needed.

WORK LOCATION & FLEXIBILITY

Hybrid/Remote. We’re open to discussing arrangements that work best for you.

DURATION

Permanent and full‑time. Working Monday to Friday 9am‑5:30pm (37.5 hours weekly).

PACKAGE

Starting from £24,570 DOE+Benefits. We’re proud to be B Corp certified and a Real Living Wage employer. We publish salaries in all job ads to ensure transparency and fairness for every candidate.

Responsibilities

• Successfully launch and optimise paid search & paid social campaigns on ad platforms, including but not limited to 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 on a daily/weekly/monthly basis, feeding back to the Strategic Account Managers and Paid team.
• Perform budget pacing checks to keep campaigns within limits.
• Support in the management & execution of paid campaigns, including campaign & audience planning, set up & activation, optimisation towards performance KPIs and campaign evaluation.
• Support the refinement of internal processes/workflows and service mapping.
• Utilise quality assurance checklists or business‑preferred AI‑based platforms for error prevention.
• Contribute to internal Paid team meetings with prioritised IDS points of discussion.
• Assist the team in achieving a Utilisation % of 74%.
• Assist the team in achieving a Billability % of 71%.
• Learn and embed third‑party platforms for greater efficiency in daily workflows.

Qualifications

Minimum 1 year of Paid Media experience, either in‑house or at an agency.

Proven experience in building and optimising campaigns on Google Ads (mandatory) and Meta Ads (mandatory); Microsoft Ads, LinkedIn Ads or other platform experience is a plus.

Strong analytical skills for interpreting data and optimising campaign performance.

Excellent organisational, project management and time management skills.

A keen interest in cultural trends and an eye for what’s coming next.

Google Ads certification (Search and Display) is a plus.

Facebook Blueprint certification is desirable but not essential.

Desired Criteria

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

Other Information

• Please note that applicants must have the right to work in the UK, as we are unable to provide visa sponsorship.
• We do not ask about criminal convictions during our recruitment process. We believe in fair access to employment for everyone.
• We are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you need reasonable adjustments or specific support during the recruitment process, or once in the role, we’ll do everything we can to accommodate your needs.
• Our interview process will involve getting in touch with you over email – never WhatsApp. And we will never ask for any payment or payment information from you. If in doubt, just get in touch!
• If you\’re not sure you\’re 100% qualified but are excited about the role, apply anyway. We value potential and passion just as much as experience.

If you need to discuss any adjustments, get in touch at jobs@sleepinggiantmedia.co.uk.

Required Criteria (Reiterated)

• Minimum 1 year of Paid Media experience, either in‑house or at an agency.
• Strong analytical skills for interpreting data and optimising campaign performance.
• Excellent organisational, project management and time management skills.
• A keen interest in cultural trends and an eye for what’s coming next.
• Proven experience in building and optimising campaigns on Google Ads, Meta Ads, Microsoft Ads, LinkedIn Ads.
• Passionate about digital marketing, with a focus on paid advertising, and committed to staying up to date with industry trends.

Desired Criteria (Reiterated)

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

Closing Date

Friday 30th January 2026

Contract Type

Full‑time

Salary

Starting from £24,570.00 Yearly