Paid Search Advertising Lead

Paid Search Advertising Lead Location: Southampton, Salisbury or BristolSalary: £38,000 £42,000 DOEWorking pattern: Full-time, permanent minimum 2 days per week in the officeA growing digital marketing agency is looking for an experienced and commercially minded Paid Search Advertising Lead to take a leading role in shaping and delivering its paid search offering.This is a senior, hands-on position for someone who combines strong platform expertise with strategic thinking, commercial awareness and the ability to raise standards across a wider team.You ll lead paid search strategy and performance across a diverse portfolio of clients, with a particular focus on Google Ads and Microsoft Ads, while also keeping up to date with emerging advertising platforms, automation, AI and evolving approaches to measurement.The role You ll take ownership of paid search strategy across client accounts, translating business objectives and KPIs into effective, data-driven campaigns.You ll work closely with clients, colleagues and other digital marketing disciplines to ensure campaigns deliver strong commercial outcomes, while supporting the wider paid advertising team with technical guidance, mentoring and best practice.Key responsibilities will include: Leading paid search strategy across a diverse client portfolio.Planning, building, managing and optimising Search, Shopping, Performance Max, Display and Video campaigns.Developing full-funnel strategies aligned with client objectives, budgets ..... full job details .....