Paid Media Lead | Media Agency

Paid Media Lead | Media Agency

£45,000-£50,000 (depending on experience) Brighton (Hybrid Working Options) Permanent, Full-time

We’re excited to be working with a growing independent media agency based in Brighton to hire a Paid Media Lead.

This is an opportunity to take ownership of paid digital media across a varied client base, while helping to shape how digital performance evolves within a scaling business.

The role suits someone who enjoys being hands-on in platforms, but also wants to have a voice in how campaigns are structured, delivered, and improved over time.

What You’ll Do: Manage and optimise paid media campaigns across multiple channels and accounts Take responsibility for performance, identifying opportunities to improve efficiency and results Oversee campaign budgets and ensure spend is aligned with objectives Bring consistency to how campaigns are set up, managed, and reported on Identify gaps in current ways of working and introduce more effective approaches Collaborate with internal teams to ensure campaigns are aligned with wider activity Provide guidance and support to more junior team members where needed Contribute ideas to improve overall digital performance and output

The Ideal Candidate: 4+ years’ experience in paid digital media (agency experience beneficial) Strong hands-on experience across paid social and/or paid search Strong experience with Meta, Google, and social channels Comfortable managing campaigns from setup through to optimisation and reporting Good understanding of performance metrics and how to improve them Able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment Detail-oriented with a proactive, problem-solving mindset Some experience supporting or mentoring others is a plus Looking for a role with more ownership and scope to influence