Paid Search Account Director

Our mission is to inspire and influence great companies to grow – defining the future of marketing. WeDiscover is a leading performance marketing and technology agency. We launched in 2020, in the belief that when you combine marketing experts with data scientists and engineers, amazing things can happen. We\’ve since gone on to be recognised in the Deloitte Fast 50 tech businesses and in the top 8% of the Financial Times\’ Fastest Growing Companies in Europe. We were founded on the concept of problem-solving and skills-stacking: beyond our agency services, we pride ourselves on inventing impactful marketing technology that keeps our clients ahead in an ever-evolving, competitive landscape. WeDiscover is founder-led, with no outside investors, allowing us to stay true to our vision. Our leadership team brings vast experience across digital marketing, technology, and analytics, setting the tone for excellence and continuous innovation. We believe in ‘doing good while doing well,’ fostering a culture where success goes hand-in-hand with a positive impact. The role As an Account Director in our Paid Search team, you’ll play a critical role in leading some of our key client accounts, developing strategic roadmaps, and guiding client teams to deliver best-in-class work. This is a hands-on leadership role that combines client ownership, cross-team collaboration, and team development. You’ll take full accountability for the performance of your client accounts — from shaping annual and quarterly roadmaps to managing senior stakeholder relationships and ensuring projects are delivered to a consistently high standard. Day-to-day, you’ll be responsible for ensuring teams are properly briefed, work is correctly delegated, and client expectations are being met — both strategically and commercially. Beyond client delivery, you’ll have the opportunity to collaborate with our data and product teams to scope out new initiatives, test pilot ideas and continually evolve how we deliver value for clients. You’ll also play a key role in the growth of your team — leading onboarding, providing pastoral care, and developing your Account Managers into the next generation of agency leadership. This role offers the chance to operate across both client delivery and internal agency projects — whether through owning specific client initiatives or contributing to WeDiscover’s broader marketing efforts and external presence. What you’ll be doing Leading client accounts, owning performance and delivery of Paid Search strategy and projects Shaping and delivering client roadmaps that balance long-term strategic goals with day-to-day execution Building and maintaining strong senior client relationships, ensuring clear communication and ongoing feedback Managing client meetings and leading account teams to ensure projects run smoothly and deliver value Delegating and coordinating work across your account teams, ensuring accountability and transparency across all deliverables Working closely with internal teams — including Data, Product, and other Paid Media specialists — to drive cross-departmental initiatives Helping scope, test and pilot new product ideas that further enhance our client offering Taking responsibility for commercial delivery: ensuring work remains within scope, managing out-of-scope requests and maintaining clear commercial accountability Providing line management, pastoral care and development support for 2+ Account Managers — including onboarding, training and career development What we’re looking for Strong Paid Search experience across multiple verticals, able to adapt strategy to complex business goals An excellent understanding of how Paid Search integrates with data, measurement and broader marketing performance Comfortable managing client delivery across all aspects — from analysis and reporting to communication, presentation and account management A strong process mindset — able to identify opportunities to improve delivery consistency, streamline operations and implement new ways of working Confident people manager, with the ability to give constructive feedback, build development plans and support team progression Capable of leading internal projects, representing WeDiscover externally, and contributing to the agency’s broader growth Why work at WeDiscover: In return for your work, time and skills, we offer a competitive salary and some additional benefits: Significant Career Advancement: Be part of a fast-growing agency where your contributions will have a direct impact on our growth and culture. You’ll have the opportunity to shape the direction of the business, joining at a pivotal stage in our journey. Equity in the Business: Gain ownership in WeDiscover through our EMI Options Scheme, allowing you to share in the success you help create. Work Flexibility: Choose to work remotely, from our London office, or a mix of both—whatever works best for you. Top of the Range Tools: We provide top-quality equipment, including a high-spec laptop, screens, and access to our bespoke technology, ensuring you have everything you need to succeed. Generous Time Off: Enjoy 28 days of annual leave (plus the usual bank holidays) and the option to take a 5-week paid sabbatical after 5 years of service to refresh and recharge. Wellness & Wellbeing: Get a £40 monthly wellness subscription to your choice of services like Calm, Headspace, Huel, Thriva, or a gym membership to support your well-being. Volunteering & Giving Back: Take two volunteering days per year to give back to a cause you care about. Continuous Learning: Access a £200 annual learning fund for books, courses, or subscriptions. Our culture of continuous training supports both technical skills and broader business acumen development. Inclusive Culture: We’re committed to building an inclusive, positive environment where success is shared, and everyone feels supported in achieving their best. WeDiscover is an equal-opportunity employer. We are committed to ensuring equal opportunities regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability and gender identity. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know in your application.