Journey Further

Discovery-led growth consulting for brands

Manager, Paid Search

Performance & Paid MarketingConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeLondon, UK£34k - £45k

About the Job

Requirements

Deep understanding of Google Ads and strong proficiency in Excel and Sheets.
Ability to interpret complex datasets and translate them into actionable insight.
Ability to explain performance clearly to clients.
Ability to manage multiple campaigns and priorities simultaneously.

Responsibilities

Explain how Paid Search performance and business data work together to deliver commercial results for clients.
Use data analysis to uncover trends, diagnose issues, and drive measurable performance improvements.
Optimize Paid Search campaigns day to day across Google Ads and related platforms.
Build, analyze, and interpret large datasets to extract insight and opportunities.
Produce clear, compelling performance reports for clients.
Conduct full-funnel account audits to identify growth and efficiency opportunities.
Develop testing roadmaps and optimize toward client goals.
Collaborate with internal teams to align pay-per-click strategy with broader digital activity.
Support the rollout of automation, scripts, and data-driven workflows.
Participate in new business pitches and create supporting materials.
Maintain a strong understanding of platform changes, industry trends, and best practices.
Communicate proactively with clients, sharing insights and recommendations regularly.
Document processes and contribute to improving ways of working.
Mentor junior team members where appropriate.

Manager, Paid Search

Journey Further · London, United Kingdom (Hybrid) · Full-time · Posted 2026-08-05

Salary: GBP 34,000–40,000

Workplace: hybrid

Department: Paid Search

Description

What you will do:

Explain how Paid Search performance and business data work together to deliver commercial results for clients
Use data analysis to uncover trends, diagnose issues and drive measurable performance improvements
Day-to-day optimisation of Paid Search campaigns across Google Ads and related platforms
Build, analyse and interpret large datasets to extract insight and opportunities
Produce clear, compelling performance reports for clients
Conduct full-funnel account audits to identify growth and efficiency opportunities
Develop testing roadmaps and optimise toward client goals
Collaborate with internal teams to align PPC strategy with broader digital activity
Support the rollout of automation, scripts and data-driven workflows
Participate in new business pitches and create supporting materials
Maintain a strong understanding of platform changes, industry trends and best practices
Provide proactive client communication, sharing insights and recommendations regularly
Document processes and contribute to improving ways of working
Mentor junior team members where appropriate

Requirements

Deep understanding of Google Ads and strong proficiency in Excel/Sheets
Ability to interpret complex datasets and translate them into actionable insight
Strong communication skills and confidence explaining performance to clients
High ambition, curiosity and a desire to go above and beyond
A proactive mindset with a passion for continuous learning
Ability to work collaboratively within a high-performing team
Strong attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality work
Comfortable managing multiple campaigns and priorities simultaneously

Benefits

Pension - Matched up to 4%

Health - Private medical insurance

Family - Enhanced maternity, paternity & adoption pay

Flexibility - 25 days annual leave, Christmas shutdown and home working allowance

Salary:

Leeds: £34,000 - £40,000

Manchester: £37,000 - £42,000

London: £40,000 - £45,000

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About the Company

Journey Further

Discovery-led growth consulting for brands

Journey Further provides growth partnerships that start with discovery-led strategy. They map the market landscape, generate actionable insights, and translate them into concrete growth actions while measuring outcomes. With 200 specialists across Leeds, London, Manchester, and New York, the firm pursues sustainable, scalable growth for brands that won’t settle. Their approach combines terrain mapping, global collaboration, and an award-winning track record to turn insights into measurable, long-term growth opportunities.

Company size: 51-200
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Leeds, United Kingdom
Founded: 2017

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