Paid Search Manager

About the job

Are you a Paid Search Manager looking for your next challenge and ready to drive measurable results for our agency? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment where fresh thinking and ideas are key?

Key details

  • Paid Search Manager, £45-55k dependent on experience
  • Hybrid working (3 days in our offices in Angel)
  • Minimum of 3 years’ experience
  • Digital agency working in the Hospitality, Travel, Food & Drink and Entertainment sectors

Who we are

At Propeller, we’re more than just a digital agency – we’re passionate individuals who love what we do. We’re dedicated to delivering exceptional results for our clients by helping them capture digital attention and turn that attention into more conversions, engagement, and bookings.

Your role

The Paid Search Manager is an operational & client-facing role, primarily responsible for delivering effective campaign research, management and reporting across PPC, Display and Paid Social activities. Propeller’s service mix includes managing the delivery of one-off projects through to ongoing retainers. You will need to demonstrate ROI and value to our clients and support the Director of Performance in maintaining and growing this revenue stream at Propeller.

Key responsibilities

  • Planning, developing, implementing and optimising paid search campaigns to drive value and return on annual spend
  • Defining, measuring, evaluating and reporting against KPIs, with a plan to achieve better-than-expected results
  • End-to-end campaign management, including research, audit, strategy, testing, publishing approved content, tracking and measuring performance, optimising, delivering KPIs and meeting deadlines
  • Monitoring ongoing results, optimising, troubleshooting
  • You will lead clients’ communication for Paid search-related workstreams, working closely with the Account Management team, which manages the day-to-day relationship with clients.

What we offer

  • Annual budget for you to spend on your personal wellbeing
  • 25 days’ annual leave
  • Central London office with our own bar, free drinks & snacks
  • Regular social events, parties, and after work drinks
  • Treats on your birthday & at Christmas

Skills & Experience:

  • Proven experience managing paid search campaigns across platforms such as Google Ads and Microsoft Advertising.
  • Strong understanding of search advertising tools, including keyword research, ad copywriting, bidding strategies, and negative keyword management.
  • Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret campaign data, assess ROI, and make data-driven recommendations.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, to engage with clients and deliver performance updates and detailed reports.

Desirable:

  • Experience with Google Analytics and other tracking tools.
  • Experience in managing campaigns across additional paid media channels (e.g, Paid social, Display).

Apply now to join our team at Propeller.