Manager, Paid Search

Journey Further Ltd.; Leeds; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking digital marketing agency located in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Paid Search professional. The successful candidate will optimize campaigns using data insights, mentor junior team members, and collaborate effectively within a high-performing team. Key qualifications include expertise in Google Ads, data interpretation skills, and strong communication abilities. The role supports a culture of diversity and inclusion, ensuring every employee can thrive and contribute meaningfully to the agency.

Qualifications

• Deep understanding of Google Ads and strong proficiency in Excel/Sheets.
• Ability to interpret complex datasets and translate them into actionable insight.
• Strong communication skills and confidence explaining performance to clients.

Responsibilities

• Explain how Paid Search performance and business data work together.
• Use data analysis to uncover trends and drive performance improvements.
• Day-to-day optimisation of Paid Search campaigns.

Skills

Google Ads proficiency

Excel/Sheets proficiency

Data interpretation

Strong communication skills

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Job description

What you will do

• Explain how Paid Search performance and business data work together to deliver commercial results for clients

• Use data analysis to uncover trends, diagnose issues and drive measurable performance improvements

• Day-to-day optimisation of Paid Search campaigns across Google Ads and related platforms

• Build, analyse and interpret large datasets to extract insight and opportunities

• Produce clear, compelling performance reports for clients

• Conduct full-funnel account audits to identify growth and efficiency opportunities

• Develop testing roadmaps and optimise toward client goals

• Collaborate with internal teams to align PPC strategy with broader digital activity

• Support the rollout of automation, scripts and data-driven workflows

• Participate in new business pitches and create supporting materials

• Maintain a strong understanding of platform changes, industry trends and best practices

• Provide proactive client communication, sharing insights and recommendations regularly

• Document processes and contribute to improving ways of working

• Mentor junior team members where appropriate

Requirements

• Deep understanding of Google Ads and strong proficiency in Excel/Sheets

• Ability to interpret complex datasets and translate them into actionable insight

• Strong communication skills and confidence explaining performance to clients

• High ambition, curiosity and a desire to go above and beyond

• A proactive mindset with a passion for continuous learning

• Ability to work collaboratively within a high-performing team

• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality work

• Comfortable managing multiple campaigns and priorities simultaneously

Diversity & Inclusion

Journey Further takes pride in creating an environment where everyone can be themselves. This starts with recruitment.

We pledge to make our roles as open as possible and to provide equal opportunities to everyone that is kind enough to give us their time. All recruitment decisions we take will be based solely on the positive skills and behaviours that applicants display and absolutely nothing else.

We do not discriminate based on any personal characteristic, we are a people first agency and we care about and celebrate individuals.

If something is important to you, it's important to us. If you have a particular need during the application process or during your time at Journey Further, please let us know.