Senior Manager, Paid Search job at Journey Further

Journey Further is hiring: Senior Manager, Paid Search. Paid Search has changed. Automation runs the bids, AI is reshaping the results page, and a good…

Company: Journey Further · Work mode: hybrid, partly remote · Contract: Full-time

Paid Search has changed. Automation runs the bids, AI is reshaping the results page, and a good ROAS on its own doesn't prove much any more. The people who stand out now are the ones who can connect the platform to the client's P&L.That's this job. You'll own Paid Search strategy across a portfolio of our biggest accounts across a number of industries. Your time goes on direction, people and client leadership, not just living in the platforms.<h3>What you will do</h3><ul><li>Build long term Paid Search roadmaps for our key accounts, tied to the client's commercial targets, not just channel KPIs.</li><li>Oversee multiple accounts to ensure strategic consistency, executional excellence, and commercial impact.</li><li>Decide where automation earns its place and where human judgement still wins: bidding, Performance Max, feeds, first-party data and measurement.</li><li>Be the senior Paid Search voice for marketing and ecommerce directors. Bring the recommendations, and the confidence to push back when the data says so.</li><li>Ensure we have robust measurement frameworks that connect Paid Search to commercial outcomes.</li><li>Lead innovation and testing frameworks across key accounts.</li><li>Build strong, trust-based relationships with senior client stakeholders.</li><li>Spot where accounts can grow, from new markets to extra services, and make the case for it.</li><li>Develop and mentor Managers and Analysts, raising the overall capability of the Paid Media team.</li><li>Maintain expertise in industry trends, automation developments and emerging technologies.</li><li>Lead Paid Search in new business pitches, from the opportunity analysis to presenting on the day.</li><li>Keep quality high across every account you oversee, and shape how work and resource are split across the team.</li><li>Raise the standard across Paid Media by sharing what's working and setting up tests worth learning from.</li></ul>*Line management - We are ideally looking for someone who wants to manage a team, but it isn't a requirement.
<ul><li>Advanced expertise in Google Ads and Paid Search strategy across large or complex accounts.</li></ul><ul><li>Proven ability to develop and implement long-term strategic roadmaps.</li><li>Strong consultancy skills, with confidence advising senior stakeholders.</li><li>Commercial mindset with the ability to align performance with business outcomes.</li><li>Experience leading, mentoring and developing team members.</li><li>Deep understanding of automation, bidding strategies and cross-channel integration.</li><li>Excellent presentation and communication skills.</li><li>Commercial mindset with the ability to align performance with business outcomes.</li></ul><ul><li>High level of attention to detail and commitment to quality.</li></ul><ul><li>Ambitious, proactive and driven to continually improve standards</li></ul>
Pension - Matched up to 4%Health - Private medical insuranceFamily - Enhanced maternity, paternity & adoption payFlexibility - 25 days annual leave, Christmas shutdown and home working allowanceSalaryLeeds - £46,000 - £55,000Manchester - £48,000 - £56,000London - £51,000 - £60,000