Contract - Display (Direct Buys) Specialist

Display (Direct Buys) Specialist – 6 Week Contract (Initial)
Location: Remote (UK-based)
Start: ASAP
IR35 Status: £300pd Inside IR35

Introduction
A leading UK-based I.T brand is looking to bolster its in-house digital marketing team with an experienced Display Specialist. This is a client-side role focused on delivering high-impact B2C display campaigns through direct buys with networks and publishers. With media budgets around the £1m/month mark, they\’re seeking a confident operator who can take the lead and hit the ground running.

The Role
You\’ll be responsible for managing and optimising display campaigns across premium publishers and networks. You\’ll also have the opportunity to work with native platforms (like Outbrain, Taboola, and Zemanta) and influence performance across upper- and mid-funnel channels. This is a fully remote role, initially for 6 weeks, but with a strong chance of extension if it\’s the right fit.

Responsibilities include:

• Planning and activating display campaigns through direct buys

• Managing high-budget campaigns with performance and brand KPIs in mind

• Building and maintaining strong relationships with publishers and media partners

• Reporting, analysing, and optimising for continual improvement

• Supporting wider digital efforts in collaboration with internal marketing teams

You – Skills & Experience:

• Proven experience running direct buy display campaigns

• Solid understanding of digital advertising ecosystems

• Hands-on campaign management from setup to reporting

• Confident working with large-scale monthly budgets (£1m+)

• Experience with native platforms such as Outbrain, Taboola, and Zemanta (highly desirable)

• Strong reporting and analytical skills

• UK-based and available to start immediately

• Must be comfortable working Inside IR35

Sphere Digital Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.