Job Title: Paid Media Director

Location: London (Hybrid)

Salary: £70,000 – £80,000 + generous profit-share bonus

The Company

A London-based creative agency is looking to expand its Paid Media offering and is seeking a Paid Media Director to lead this growth. The agency works with a diverse mix of clients, including eCommerce and consumer brands, delivering campaigns that combine creativity, strategy, and data-driven performance.

Known for its collaborative and innovative culture, the agency encourages experimentation across channels, integrating Paid Media with wider marketing and creative strategies. Teams are empowered to take ownership, test new ideas, and make a measurable impact for clients.

With a strong reputation for producing campaigns that are both creative and results-driven, this is an exciting opportunity for a senior leader to shape and scale a Paid Media function from the ground up.

The Role

As Paid Media Director, you will lead the Paid Media team and take ownership of the agency’s multi-channel Paid Media strategy. You’ll be responsible for driving growth, delivering high-performing campaigns, and building a team that pushes creative and performance boundaries. This is a hands-on leadership role with plenty of opportunity to shape processes, client strategy, and the overall Paid Media offering.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and grow the Paid Media team, fostering a culture of creativity, innovation, and high performance
• Define and implement multi-channel Paid Media strategies that drive results, with Paid Social as the main focus
• Oversee campaign delivery, optimisation, and performance reporting, ensuring client objectives are exceeded
• Act as the senior point of contact for client accounts, contributing to strategic planning, presentations, and stakeholder discussions
• Identify opportunities for innovation, testing, and growth across channels and client accounts
• Play a central role in scaling the agency’s Paid Media offering, helping to expand services, processes, and budgets
• Collaborate with creative, content, and wider marketing teams to ensure Paid Media campaigns are integrated and impactful

What They’re Looking For

• Extensive experience leading Paid Media campaigns, with Paid Social as the primary focus
• Strong experience across other paid channels, including PPC
• Proven track record of leading or managing a team and scaling campaigns
• Experience with multi-channel campaigns, ideally for eCommerce or consumer brands
• Confident senior stakeholder manager, capable of presenting strategy and driving results
• Strategic thinker with a hands-on, performance-driven approach
• Excited by building a high-performing team and shaping a growing Paid Media function

Benefits & Perks

• Flexible hybrid working – mix of office collaboration and remote work to suit your lifestyle
• 28 days annual leave plus public holidays – with the option to purchase extra leave if desired
• Christmas and New Year office shutdown – enjoy guaranteed time off over the holidays
• Private medical scheme – access to healthcare support when you need it
• Pension scheme – supporting your long-term financial future
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave – helping you balance family and career
• Career development and training opportunities – including access to certifications, workshops, and learning platforms
• Regular team socials and events – from seasonal parties to team outings, fostering a fun and collaborative culture
• International retreats and socials – opportunities to travel and connect with the wider team
• “Duvet days” / wellbeing leave – extra days for mental health or personal downtime when needed
• Flexible start and finish times – to help manage your work–life balance
• Wellbeing initiatives – including fitness subsidies, wellness programs, or access to counselling
• Creative agency perks – such as monthly social budgets, team breakfasts, or surprise treats to keep the office culture vibrant

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