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JOB OPPORTUNITY

Paid Media Manager

THE JOB

INFORMATION ABOUT THE ROLE

JOB DETAILS

LOCATION

Bedford, Bedfordshire, South East, England

SALARY

£35000 - £38000 per annum

JOB TYPE

DISCIPLINE

REFERENCE

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JOB DESCRIPTION

This agency operates at the intersection of strategy, content, and performance, delivering high-impact, always-on paid media campaigns for well-known F&B brands in the UK and US. They are seeking an established Paid Media Manager to work hands-on in paid media platforms. This role will suit someone familiar with managing large budgets, optimising campaigns, and thriving in high-paced agency settings, offering exposure to substantial US and UK brands and the chance to shape media execution in a collaborative team.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Implement, optimise, and report on paid media campaigns across platforms
  • Build target audiences and set up effective tracking for client accounts
  • Drive results through continuous monitoring and proactive budget management
  • Support large budget, always-on campaigns for global food & beverage brands.
  • Collaborate closely with account and strategy teams to deliver on commercial objectives
  • Present campaign plans and results to clients as required
  • Ensure campaigns align with brand strategies and client needs
  • Participate in regular meetings as part of a hybrid work model
Experience Required:

  • Proven hands-on experience managing paid media campaigns within an agency or demonstrable success handling substantial campaign volume and pace in-houses
  • Experience delivering always-on and retargeting campaign models
  • Strong working knowledge of media platforms including Google, Meta, LinkedIn.
  • Ability to set up, optimise, and track paid ads across multiple channels
  • Comfortable handling substantial marketing budgets
  • Track record of delivering in fast-paced, commercial environments
  • Ability to work to tight deadlines and prioritise workload
  • Experience communicating campaign performance and strategy with internal teams and clients
This is a hybrid role requiring three days a week in the office (with flexibility around client needs), and comes with a strong benefits package including enhanced holiday and parental leave, plus genuine scope for progression at an agency going through an exciting period of growth.

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DNA is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community and welcomes applications from candidates of all backgrounds.
Although we try to respond to all applications, unfortunately, due to the high number we receive, we are unable to respond to all of those who are unsuccessful. 
  • We offer up to £250 in vouchers for any referrals who pass their probationary period, so if you know anyone who might be interested please forward the link to the job advert to them. 
  • Be the first to know about our latest roles by following us on LinkedIn, Twitter and Facebook.

DNA Recruit deliver dynamic recruitment, search and talent solutions and provide insight, knowledge, and credible introductions necessary for client-side and agency roles. Areas we specialise in New Business, Account and Project Management, Strategy and Planning, Events, Experiential, Creative and User Experience Design, Technology, Product, Marketing and Data roles in permanent, contract and freelance recruitment, search and selection, talent advisory and consulting across the UK and globally. 

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DNA is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community and welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds. Although we try to respond to all applications, unfortunately due to the high number we receive we are unable to respond to all of those who are unsuccessful.

DNA Recruit deliver dynamic recruitment, search and talent solutions and provide insight, knowledge and credible introductions necessary for client side and agency roles. Areas we specialise in - New Business, Account and Project Management, Strategy and Planning, Events, Experiential, Creative and User Experience Design, Technology, Product, Marketing and Data roles for permanent, contract and freelance recruitment, search and selection, talent advisory and consulting across the UK and globally.

Be the first to know about the latest roles by following us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instgram and Twitter. 

We offer up to £250 in vouchers for any referrals who pass their probationary period, so if you know of anyone who might be interested please forward the link for the job advert to them or fill in this form.

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