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About the Role

We are seeking an experienced paid search professional to lead paid search strategy for a diverse client portfolio, driving an innovative and future-focused approach to the channel. This role involves managing and mentoring a team, setting high standards for delivery, and fostering career growth for junior members.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of intelligent, innovative paid search strategy across clients in various verticals and budget levels.
• Own the delivery of assigned paid search accounts, meeting and exceeding KPIs with a growth mindset.
• Proactively identify growth and efficiency opportunities by understanding client businesses, overseeing search development plans with a long-term vision.
• Partner with Planning Directors to grow client spend and accounts, lead the channel testing roadmap, and align search strategy with broader business objectives.
• Manage, mentor, and develop junior team members.
• Collaborate with fellow PPC Account Directors to share insights, challenge thinking, and build a best-in-class search team.
• Challenge clients, briefs, and self to ensure mutually rewarding relationships and first-class media output.
• Compile campaign reviews and forward-looking recommendations, focusing on insights and next steps.
• Stay updated on industry developments and technology, acting as a paid search thought leader within the agency.

Requirements

• 5+ years of relevant experience across Google Ads, Google Analytics, and SA360.
• Strong experience with Prisma or a similar media buying platform.
• Proven experience managing and developing a team.
• Excellent client management skills with strong written and verbal communication.
• Analytical mindset, capable of manipulating complex data sets to extract insights.
• Ability to multitask and oversee simultaneous campaigns with tight deadlines.
• Omnichannel outlook and a solid understanding of the wider digital media landscape.
• Proactive, solutions-focused, and ambitious approach; a self-starter willing to go the extra mile.

Skills

• Paid Search Strategy
• Google Ads
• Google Analytics
• SA360
• Media Buying Platforms (e.g., Prisma)
• Team Management
• Client Management
• Data Analysis
• Campaign Management
• Digital Media Landscape
• Omnichannel Marketing

Location

• Hybrid

Work Type

• Hybrid
• Full-time

Experience Level

• 5+ years relevant experience
• Experienced

Benefits

• Hybrid working (3 days in office)
• Annual bonus
• Study leave for professional qualifications
• Annual agency conference abroad
• Company pension
• Health insurance
• Death-in-service cover
• 1 paid volunteer day per year
• Cycle to work scheme
• Access to MSQ Global team and offices
• Free bar every Thursday