PPC Manager

Job Title: PPC Manager

Location: Leeds (Hybrid / Office-Based)

Company Type: Award-winning Digital Marketing Agency

Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Salary: Competitive, based on experience

About Us

We're a fast-growing, highly regarded digital agency based in the heart of Leeds, working with a portfolio of ambitious national and global brands across e-commerce, tech, and professional services. As we expand our paid media division, we're looking for an experienced PPC Manager to take ownership of client campaigns and deliver best-in-class performance marketing results.

The Role

As our PPC Manager, you’ll lead the planning, execution, and optimisation of paid media campaigns across Google Ads, Microsoft Ads, and paid social platforms. You'll manage a mix of high-growth e-commerce and lead-gen clients, supported by our strategy and creative teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and optimise multi-channel paid media campaigns (Search, Shopping, Display, and YouTube)
• Develop strategies based on client goals and KPIs
• Conduct in-depth keyword and competitor research
• Create and test compelling ad copy and audience targeting
• Monitor, analyse, and report on campaign performance
• Build and manage strong relationships with clients through regular updates and insights
• Collaborate with designers, developers, and SEO/content teams to align digital efforts
• Stay ahead of industry trends and platform updates

About You

• 2+ years' experience in a PPC-focused role (agency preferred)
• Proven track record managing 5- and 6-figure monthly budgets
• Confident in Google Ads, Microsoft Ads, Google Analytics 4, and Tag Manager
• Experience with e-commerce tracking (GA4/Enhanced Conversions/Google Merchant Center)
• Data-driven, analytical mindset with great attention to detail
• Client-facing with excellent communication and presentation skills
• Comfortable working across multiple clients and managing competing deadlines

Nice to Have

• Experience with Paid Social (Meta Ads, LinkedIn, TikTok)
• Google Ads / Meta Blueprint certified
• Experience with platforms like SA360, SEMrush, or Data Studio

What You’ll Get

• Competitive salary & annual bonus
• Flexible hybrid working
• Company pension & learning budgets
• High-profile client accounts & award-winning campaigns
• Vibrant agency culture: team socials, lunches, and off-sites
• Real progression opportunities in a scaling team