CNS Media Ltd
Senior Paid Media Specialist
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Senior Paid Media Specialist
To support continued growth, we are looking for a Senior Paid Media Specialist. You'll join a growing digital team at an award-winning agency, managing high-value paid media accounts across Google and Meta with real ownership from day one.
Location
Chesterfield, Manchester
Job type
Full time, permanent. 35 hours per week
Salary
£30-35k (depending on experience)
Working model
In-Office / Hybrid - remote
Benefits
- ‘Employment Ownership Trust (EOT)’ tax-free company bonus scheme
- Flexible working
- Gym membership
- Regular team building events and socials
- Access to Electric Vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
Career & Personal Development
- Learning and development programme
- Continuous professional development opportunities
- Well-being programme
Life at CNS
CNS Media has been growing for nearly 20 years and today spans offices in Chesterfield, Manchester and Birmingham. We're a results-led agency with ambitions to expand further, and a culture that genuinely reflects that energy.
We work with well-known national brands as well as regional clients. We are certified advertising partners with Google, Meta and Microsoft, and have been recognised with a number of industry awards: Top 50 Integrated agencies 2025, UK Agency Award Winner 2025, Winner of ‘Campaign Best Places to Work 2024’, ‘Highly Commended in The Drum Awards Marketing EMEA’ and ‘Best Media Planning & Buying Agency (Large)’ at the 2023 UK Agency Awards, ‘Best Media Buying Agency (Global)’ at the 2024 Global Agency Awards.
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About the Role
This is a senior-level role sitting within our digital marketing team, reporting directly to the Senior Paid Media Lead. You'll have ownership of key client accounts, making data-led decisions that shape both campaign strategy and performance.
We work with well-known national brands as well as regional clients across a wide variety of sectors. You'll never be short of interesting briefs. With a progression path and a leadership team that actively invests in development, this is a role you can genuinely grow into.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Planning, managing and reporting on paid media campaigns across core digital channels, primarily Google Ads and Meta.
- Supporting the onboarding of new client accounts across multiple platforms.
- Leading the end-to-end execution of paid campaigns. From build and structure through to optimisation, scaling and ongoing performance improvement.
- Taking ownership of key account decisions, using data and performance insights to guide strategy, optimise spend and improve overall account performance.
- Keeping on top of what's happening in digital so our campaigns stay sharp and ahead of the curve.
- Reporting on campaign performance to clients and internal stakeholders, including the Paid Media Lead, providing clear insights and recommendations.
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The ideal candidate will have…
- Experience: Minimum of 3+ years of relevant experience
- Planning Proficiency: Experience planning or managing campaigns across Google & Meta. (Training can be provided on other channels). Experience with TikTok, Reddit, Snapchat and Spotify is desirable but not essential
- Qualifications: Certification in advertising on Google & Meta is desirable, but not essential
- Time Management: Ability to manage workload effectively in a fast-paced environment.
- Advertising Knowledge: An understanding of advertising/media is an advantage.
- Work ethic: Strong work ethic, a passion for digital marketing and continuous self learning.
- Agency experience is desirable, but not essential. What matters more is attitude, ownership, and a genuine passion for digital.
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