Search Account Director

About This Opportunity

We are representing a confidential media agency client seeking a Search Account Director to join their Manchester team. In this senior role, you will oversee paid search strategy, planning, and optimization while leading a talented team of search specialists. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced search professional ready to drive performance across major client accounts and contribute to a wider community of digital marketing experts.

Responsibilities

As Search Account Director, you will:

• Lead your team's output, ensuring high-quality client-facing deliverables and seamless collaboration with UK-based and global teams
• Oversee paid search campaign execution across Google Ads, Microsoft Ads, and Search Ads 360, maintaining adherence to best practices
• Maintain strategic alignment with client business objectives and KPIs while staying current on industry trends and platform updates
• Build and nurture strong relationships with clients and partners, serving as the primary point of contact for your team
• Provide valuable insights that demonstrate deep understanding of the search landscape and its business impact
• Monitor client industries and competitive environments to develop effective, forward-thinking solutions
• Support recruitment efforts and actively invest in the professional growth of team members
• Manage junior team members effectively, ensuring workloads are prioritized and delivered on time
• Drive process automation through AI tools, scripts, and third-party solutions
• Ensure compliance with all aspects of paid search activation and finance processes

What We're Looking For

The ideal candidate will have:

• Extensive expertise in search campaign setup, management, optimization, and reporting across Google Ads, Microsoft Ads, and ideally Search Ads 360
• Strong understanding of strategic and tactical applications of paid search and digital marketing overall
• Proven experience in project management, stakeholder engagement, and people management
• Demonstrated ability to lead and manage hybrid teams across multiple markets
• Excellent communication skills with ability to work effectively across diverse backgrounds, cultures, and countries
• Right to work in the UK (this is a UK-based role)

This role requires working in the Manchester office approximately four days per week as part of a hybrid working model.

How We Work With You

Candidates interested in this position should apply directly through Get A Job.ai. Our talent team will review your application and conduct an initial screening. Qualified candidates will then be submitted to our client for consideration. Please do not contact the client directly—all communication regarding this opportunity should go through Get A Job.ai to ensure proper representation.

Pay

Compensation details will be discussed during the screening process with our recruiting team.

Equal Employment Opportunity: Get A Job.ai is committed to fostering an inclusive recruiting process. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of background and ensure equal consideration throughout our placement process.