Paid Search Marketing Manager (Marketing)

TL;DR

Paid Search Marketing Manager (PPC): Leading PPC activity to drive performance and achieve business goals with an accent on ROI maximization and global campaign development. Focus on managing the full campaign lifecycle, optimizing spend plans, and delivering performance insights.

Location: Hybrid (United Kingdom). Candidates must live within a commutable distance of the Milton Park office (Oxfordshire) with a minimum of 3 days per week in-person attendance.

Company

A leading academic publishing and business intelligence company listed on the London Stock Exchange.

What you will do

• Develop PPC strategies aligned with key business objectives.
• Manage the full PPC campaign lifecycle, including planning, set-up, optimization, and reporting.
• Deliver performance insights and manage internal stakeholder relationships.
• Collaborate with regional and analytics teams to optimize spend and maximize ROI.
• Monitor latest PPC trends to expand subject matter expertise for the organization.
• Manage brief completion workflow, work priorities, and timings.

Requirements

• Experience with Google Ads and preferably GA4.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to make data-driven proposals.
• Strong time management and ability to handle multiple projects under deadlines.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Must be based in the UK and able to commute to the Oxfordshire office.

Culture & Benefits

• Flexible working culture and excellent work-life balance.
• 25 days annual leave plus birthday and holiday season days off.
• 4 paid volunteering days per year.
• Company-funded private medical insurance and employee assistance program.
• Pension scheme, life assurance, and a Share Match plan.