Paid Media Manager

The Growth Foundation · Manchester, North West

Paid Media Manager at The Growth Foundation, based in Manchester, North West. This is a permanent role.

Salary
Competitive
Location
Manchester, North West
Contract
Permanent
Posted
3 days ago
Closes
21 Nov 2026
Sector
Sales & Marketing

Reference 2e328dbe-daa2-475c-822f-93cdedccc341

About the role

We’re working with a growing consumer brand that sells internationally and wants to push further into new markets. They’re looking for a Paid Media Manager to own performance across search and social. The role is based in their Manchester office four days a week.

You’ll set the paid strategy, run a small in-house team and manage the brand’s agency partners. Day to day, that means planning campaigns, deciding where budget goes, and scaling what works as the business enters new territories. You’ll also report results and recommendations to the senior team.

What you’ll do

  • Own paid search and paid social strategy across several markets

  • Plan, launch and optimise campaigns, including budget allocation

  • Lead and develop the in-house team

  • Hold agency partners to clear targets

  • Work with the brand and content teams to get the right assets in front of the right audiences

  • Spot new growth opportunities, particularly in newer markets

What you’ll bring

  • Four or more years in paid media, with hands-on search and social experience

  • A track record running campaigns across more than one country

  • Experience managing agencies and developing junior team members

  • Comfort turning performance data into decisions, and explaining them to senior stakeholders

  • Affiliate experience is a bonus

Benefits

Bonus, pension, private health cover, enhanced family leave and one day a week working from home.

Equal Opportunities

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and are committed to creating an inclusive working environment where everyone feels respected, supported and able to contribute.

Application Outcome

Due to the volume of applications we receive, if you have not heard from us within two weeks of applying, please assume that your application has not been successful on this occasion. Thank you for your interest.

Reference: 2e328dbe-daa2-475c-822f-93cdedccc341 · Posted 3 days ago · Closes 21 Nov 2026 · Listed via The Growth Foundation

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