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Posted 05 August, 2026

Paid Media Director

Tribal Recruitment - The UK's Leading Digital & R2R Recruiters
City of London, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

Paid Media Director

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Salary: Up to £60K

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Channels: PPC, Paid Social, Programmatic

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Hybrid: 1 days in Central London, 4 days WFH

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Clients: Luxury Retail

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Are you a strategic thinker with deep paid media expertise and a passion for client success? Our client, a leading independent digital agency in London — is looking for a Digital Account Director / Paid Media Director to lead key accounts and drive performance at the highest level.

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🎯 The Role

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In this position, you’ll be the strategic lead across major client accounts, overseeing paid media strategy, ensuring campaign excellence, and building long-term partnerships. You’ll guide a talented team, shape innovative performance strategies, and play a key role in the agency’s continued growth.

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📌 Key Responsibilities

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  • Lead paid media strategy across Google, Meta, LinkedIn, and emerging platforms
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  • Own senior-level client relationships, acting as a trusted advisor
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  • Manage and mentor a team of account and media specialists
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  • Oversee reporting, insights, and recommendations to support client growth
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  • Collaborate with creative, data, and leadership teams to push boundaries
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'05; What You Bring

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  • 5+ years’ experience in paid media, with strong agency-side experience
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  • Proven ability to lead strategy and manage major client relationships
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  • Strong leadership skills with a passion for mentoring and team development
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  • Deep platform expertise (Google Ads, Meta, LinkedIn, TikTok, GA4, etc.)
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  • Confident communicator with commercial acumen
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💷 Salary & Benefits

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  • Up to £60,000 per annum (DOE)
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  • Hybrid working (1-2 days in the London office)
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  • Clear progression opportunities within a growing agency
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  • Annual bonus scheme
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  • Wellness perks, training budgets & team events
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Join a collaborative, forward-thinking agency where your ideas and leadership will shape the future of client success.