Paid Search Manager (£32K – £42K DOE)

About This Opportunity

We are representing a fast-growing digital marketing agency that specializes in the regulated gaming sector. Our client works with some of the industry's most recognized operators and has recently earned recognition for both service excellence and workplace culture. They need an experienced Paid Search Manager who can take full ownership of client accounts in a high-compliance, high-stakes environment.

This is a remote-first role based in the United Kingdom. You'll manage Google Ads and Microsoft Ads campaigns across a portfolio of gaming clients, ensure strict regulatory compliance, and lead a small team while working closely with senior strategists on campaign development.

Responsibilities

• Own day-to-day management and optimization of Paid Search campaigns across Google Ads, Microsoft Ads, display, and Performance Max formats
• Conduct daily account audits to identify performance issues and opportunities before clients flag them
• Monitor spend and performance against agreed KPIs, escalating risks proactively
• Maintain regulatory compliance across all campaigns — ad copy, landing pages, geo-targeting, and responsible gambling requirements
• Manage client communication independently, delivering performance reports with strategic commentary
• Collaborate with senior leadership on quarterly reviews and strategic planning
• Line manage and develop up to two junior team members through regular feedback and coaching
• Implement AI-driven workflows to improve campaign efficiency and share insights with the wider team
• Support new business proposals, paid search audits, and industry award submissions
• Keep Google Ads and Microsoft Advertising certifications current

What We're Looking For

Essential:

• 3+ years' experience in Paid Search advertising, preferably in an agency environment
• Strong hands-on expertise with Google Ads — Search, Display, and Performance Max
• Current Google Ads certification
• Proven ability to manage client relationships independently and deliver confident presentations
• Solid campaign planning skills including budgeting, forecasting, and multi-account performance management
• Willingness and ability to line manage and develop junior colleagues
• Autonomous working style with strong prioritization skills
• Strong numerical and analytical abilities with excellent written and verbal communication
• Comfortable using AI tools to automate processes and improve efficiency

Desirable:

• Microsoft Advertising certification or actively pursuing it
• Experience managing Paid Social campaigns or working knowledge of Meta Ads
• Familiarity with GA4, Looker Studio, or similar reporting platforms
• Experience contributing to agency partner relationships with Google or Microsoft
• Background in gaming, gambling, or other regulated sectors (training provided if needed)

You'll be measured on: Campaign performance against client KPIs, accuracy of spend forecasting and budget management, quality and timeliness of reporting, independent compliance standards, team development outcomes, and deadline adherence.

How We Work With You

Candidates apply directly through Get A Job.ai. Our talent team will conduct an initial screening to understand your background and confirm alignment with the role requirements. Strong candidates are then submitted to our client for their review and interview process. Please do not contact the employer directly — all communication flows through our recruiting team to ensure a professional and coordinated experience.

Benefits

Our client offers a remote-first working model with genuine flexibility. The package includes a competitive salary benchmarked annually, twice-yearly company bonus, enhanced pension contributions with career progression, long-term incentive plan participation, and generous referral bonuses.

Professional development is supported through defined career pathways, personal development plans, regular appraisals, team training budgets, an internal academy, and an AI-powered learning platform with a strong track record of internal promotion.

Recognition programs include monthly MVP awards, values champion recognition with prize opportunities, and an annual top performer award. Health benefits include free annual health checks, flu jabs, eye tests, mental health first aiders, confidential counseling, cycle-to-work scheme, and five paid sick days beyond statutory coverage.

Time off includes 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (rising to 30 with tenure), your birthday off, flexible working hours, hybrid and remote options, two weeks working abroad annually, and enhanced parental leave. The culture emphasizes regular learning sessions, quarterly off-sites, monthly socials, two paid volunteering days, and collaborative innovation initiatives.

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