Paid Social Executive

Zeal; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - GBP 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic digital agency in Leeds is seeking a Paid Social Executive to manage and optimise campaigns across platforms like Meta and Google Ads. Ideal candidates will have over a year of experience in paid media and strong analytical skills to drive results. This role offers a supportive, collaborative environment, hybrid working, comprehensive wellbeing support, and a culture that values your contributions and growth. If this sounds appealing, send your CV and let’s discuss!

Benefits

Private medical insurance

Flexitime

Work From Anywhere days

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Regular socials and celebrations

Qualifications

• 1+ years experience managing media accounts, particularly in paid social.
• Strong analytical mindset with experience in delivering against KPIs.
• Excellent communication skills for building relationships with clients.

Responsibilities

• Manage and optimise paid campaigns across multiple platforms.
• Deliver reports and analyses for client presentations.
• Collaborate with Paid Media Managers on campaign delivery.

Skills

Paid social media management

Data analysis

Client communication

Adaptability

Attention to detail

Tools

Google Ads

Meta Ads

Job description

We’re looking for a Paid Social Executive to join our growing team at Zeal. If you love all things paid media, thrive on driving results, and want to work in a supportive, ambitious, and collaborative agency — this could be the perfect role for you.

As a key member of our Client Performance team, you’ll manage and optimise paid campaigns across platforms including Meta, TikTok, Google Ads, Microsoft Ads and streaming media.

You’ll be hands‑on with delivery, reporting, and client relationships — helping our clients grow, while levelling up your own skills in a fast‑moving, supportive environment.

What you’ll be doing

• Working closely with our Paid Media Managers to deliver best-in-class paid media campaigns.
• Helping manage budgets, spends, bids and optimisations across multiple platforms.
• Analysing data and creating thoughtful, actionable reports for client presentations and meetings.
• Running audits, prospective client analysis, and supporting new business pitches.
• Building relationships and communicating with clients — being proactive, approachable, and results‑driven.
• Collaborating with the wider Zeal team to deliver integrated, joined‑up campaigns.
• Tracking activity using a variety of tools and reports and keeping on top of industry trends.

What we’re looking for

• 1+ years’ experience managing media accounts (we’re especially keen on paid social).
• A working knowledge of Google Ads and Meta Ads platforms.
• Experience working with client budgets and delivering against multiple KPIs.
• Strong analytical mindset and attention to detail.
• Ability to adapt quickly, make smart decisions, and deliver results.
• Excellent communication skills, able to build great relationships with both colleagues and clients.
• Hands‑on, proactive approach with a real understanding of client goals and how to achieve them.
• A good grasp of the wider digital marketing industry and performance marketing landscape.

Interested?

a Leeds‑based digital agency with a simple mission: to make digital feel human. That means no jargon, no egos — just brilliant people doing great work and enjoying the ride together.

At Zeal, you’ll find an open, supportive culture where your ideas are valued and your growth matters. You’ll work on exciting projects with ambitious clients, surrounded by a team that’s passionate about making a difference.

• Hybrid working (Leeds HQ 3 days a week, WFH option on Mondays & Fridays).
• Flexitime — with core hours of 10am–3pm.
• Private medical insurance & wellbeing support
• “Work From Anywhere” days to use each year.
• Zeal Bucket List: to fuel your personal growth outside of work.
• Regular socials and celebrations.
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays.

If this sounds like your kind of role, we’d love to hear from you. Send us your CV, a covering letter introducing yourself, and let’s chat!

Note to recruiters: We’re not currently looking for any assistance with fulfilling this role. Thanks for your interest though.

Why work at Zeal?

Check out our Careers page and search for #LifeAtZeal on the usual social channels to see what we’re all about!