Manager, Search, UK (Paid Search)

Location: London, United Kingdom; hybrid work with teams in the office around four days a week. This is a UK-based role and requires the right to work in the UK.

Company

hirify.global is WPP’s AI-driven media operating unit, combining media, data, partnerships, and the WPP Open platform to deliver personalised marketing and measurable growth for leading brands.

What you will do

• Own day-to-day execution and optimisation of paid search accounts, including testing, media plans, forecasting, analysis, and campaign delivery.
• Manage client and team deliverables such as performance commentary and weekly reporting, ensuring timely and accurate execution.
• Build relationships with clients, the Global Hub, suppliers, and client teams while acting as a trusted advisor on paid search and industry challenges.
• Lead, coach, motivate, and develop one or several junior team members; delegate workloads and support recruitment activities when required.
• Apply available technology and improve processes to increase operational efficiency, resolve issues, and prevent recurrence.
• Contribute to paid search best practices, strategic revenue opportunities, and service development.

Requirements

• Paid Search expertise with current, dated certifications.
• Excellent knowledge of bid management, core PPC technology platforms, data analysis, and the strategic and tactical application of paid search and digital marketing.
• Ability to lead and promote continuous innovation and test-and-learn opportunities for teams and clients.
• Ability to create a positive climate, motivate others, and drive continuous improvement in team performance.
• Ability to communicate effectively with people from diverse backgrounds, cultures, and countries.

Culture & Benefits

• Values include collective leadership, transformational creativity, openness, trust, optimistic leadership, and growth and development.
• Access to global hirify.global and WPP networks for professional development, networking, and learning in marketing and advertising.
• Employee resource groups, in-office team events, thought-leadership sessions, and celebrations of holidays and milestones.
• Competitive medical, group retirement, vision, and dental insurance; significant paid time off; partner discounts; and employee mental health awareness days.
• Equal opportunity employer committed to a respectful and inclusive workplace.
• Hybrid working model with office attendance around four days a week; accommodations or flexibility can be discussed during the interview process.