Digital Marketing Paid Media Manager

AYKO; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - GBP 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading digital marketing agency in Leeds is looking for an experienced Paid Media Manager. The role involves creating and executing PPC strategies, managing client budgets, and leading client communication and reports. Candidates should have a minimum of 2 years in PPC or Paid Media, with strong skills in Google Ads and a commercial mindset. This position offers a hybrid work model and several attractive benefits, including extra holidays and a clear progression plan.

Benefits

22 days holiday + bank holidays

Company pension scheme

Training and development budget

Social events

Employee wellbeing initiatives

Qualifications

• At least 2 years’ experience in PPC or Paid Media.
• Agency experience managing multiple PPC clients.
• Leadership potential and ambition to grow a team.

Responsibilities

• Create and execute PPC strategies across Search, Shopping/PMax, and Feed Management.
• Manage budgets, forecasting, pacing, and ROAS performance.
• Lead client communication, reporting, and strategy sessions.

Skills

Google Ads

PPC Strategy

Commercial mindset

GA4

Microsoft Ads

Digital marketing awareness

Tools

Google Merchant Centre

Job description

As our Paid Media Manager, you’ll act as an expert in paid media across some key accounts. This is a hands‑on role with real influence, both in our agency and with our client base.

What You'll Do:

• Create and execute PPC strategies across Search, Shopping/PMax, and Feed Management
• Manage budgets, forecasting, pacing, and ROAS performance
• Grow revenue opportunities across existing clients
• Support new business through audits, forecasts, and pitches
• Lead client communication, reporting, and strategy sessions (GA4 + other tools)
• Work closely with Google & Microsoft reps to leverage new features and Betas
• Share knowledge internally and help shape AYKO’s paid media direction

What We\'re Looking For:

• Agency experience managing multiple PPC clients
• Strong hands‑on skills with Google Ads, Google Merchant Centre, GA4 and Microsoft Ads
• A self‑starter who can manage their own workload
• Commercial mindset with a track record of growing accounts
• At least 2 years’ experience in PPC or Paid Media
• Broader digital marketing awareness (Paid Social is a bonus)
• Leadership potential and the ambition to grow a team

Bonus Points:

The Package:

• Hybrid working with our Leeds City Centre HQ as your base. We’re flexible - but you’ll need to be able to come into the office at least once a week when needed to be with the wider team.
• 22 days holiday + bank holidays
• Extra days holiday for each year worked (uncapped)
• Company pension scheme
• A clear progression plan with regular appraisals and training sessions
• A clear pathway to help build something exciting
• Training and development budget to undertake third party training and certifications
• Presents on your birthday, christmas, work anniversaries and big life events
• Social events
• Quarterly surprise gift boxes
• Employee wellbeing and culture at the forefront - excellent office environment!

At Ayko, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religious beliefs or sexual orientation.

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