Senior Paid Media Manager

SENIOR PAID MEDIA MANAGER We’re hiring a Senior Paid Media Manager for a fast-growing Brighton agency with an ambitious, collaborative team and a strong reputation for performance-led marketing. The agency works across high-impact paid media campaigns for UK and international clients, combining strategy, data, creative thinking and hands-on delivery. WHAT YOU’LL DO * Lead paid media strategy and performance across key client accounts. * Manage client conversations, recommendations and campaign optimisation. * Develop and support Paid Media Managers and Executives. * Bring fresh ideas across creative, testing, audience strategy and platforms. * Collaborate with Account Management, Data and Creative teams on integrated campaigns. * Support pitches, proposals, tracking and measurement best practice. WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR * Strong paid media experience across key platforms, with a track record of delivering results. * Senior-level ownership of strategy, client relationships, campaign performance and team development. * Confident communicator with strong written skills and experience presenting recommendations clearly. * Analytical, detail-focused and comfortable using data, tracking and measurement to guide decisions. * Strategic, commercially aware and keen to bring fresh ideas that support agency growth. WHY JOIN US? * Play a key role in shaping and evolving a high-performing Paid Media team, working with senior leadership. * Take ownership of Paid Media performance and strategic direction across high-impact client accounts. * Be part of a collaborative, ambitious agency environment where ideas are valued. * Endless learning opportunities, with the Paid Media team previously benefiting from a £10k+ training budget. * Build your profile through public speaking opportunities and new business pitches. * Be part of a close-knit, passionate team that values collaboration and innovation. * Annual Christmas trips, with past destinations including Amsterdam, Berlin, Dublin and Krakow. * Inclusive, fun culture with quarterly team strategy days and socials. THE PERKS * Hybrid working model for flexibility and work-life balance * 26 days holiday, plus 8 bank holidays and your birthday off * Company-paid healthcare package (including dental, optical, physiotherapy) * Regular team socials and away days * Bonus structure * Discounted gym membership * Dog-friendly office * Complimentary snacks and drinks * Enhanced company pension scheme * Paid time off for charity work * Bake-Off competitions, quizzes, yoga and themed lunch clubs