Paid Media Manager

Job description: Paid Media Manager £40,000 - £45,000 (DOE) | Flexible Working | Independent Specialist Agency I am working with a well-established, independent specialist agency who are looking to hire a Paid Media Manager to join its growing team, working with clients in the higher education sector. This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly collaborative and supportive agency environment, where people are genuinely invested in long-term career development and progression. The agency has a strong reputation in its space and partners with high-quality clients on strategic, performance-led campaigns, building meaningful, long-term client relationships. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working in a specialist, consultative setting, values quality over volume, and wants to build trusted partnerships while delivering high-performing paid media campaigns. Key Responsibilities Manage and deliver performance-led paid media campaigns with a strong focus on LinkedIn Ads Build and maintain trusted client relationships through consultative communication Develop paid media strategies aligned to client objectives and sector needs Optimise campaigns using data-led insights and platform performance analysis Lead performance conversations with clients, including reporting and optimisation planning Collaborate with internal teams to deliver integrated digital campaignsRequirements Minimum 3 years' experience in paid media Strong client-facing experience in an agency or consultancy environment Deep understanding of LinkedIn Ads, including algorithms, optimisation, and performance strategy Ability to confidently explain performance and strategy to clients Experience working with higher education or professional services clients (corporate, finance, legal, law, consulting, etc.) Extensive hands-on experience executing LinkedIn campaigns Bonus experience across Meta and Google AdsPackage Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 (depending on experience) Flexible working model Ideally 1-2 days per week in the office, open to once a month for the right personThis is a strong opportunity to join a respected independent agency offering long-term development, genuine progression, and exposure to high-quality clients and strategic campaigns. If this sounds like a strong fit click apply! Job Type: Full-time