Paid Media Manager
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The role
We’re working with a growing consumer brand that sells internationally and wants to push further into new markets. They’re looking for a Paid Media Manager to own performance across search and social. The role is based in their Manchester office four days a week.
You’ll set the paid strategy, run a small in-house team and manage the brand’s agency partners. Day to day, that means planning campaigns, deciding where budget goes, and scaling what works as the business enters new territories. You’ll also report results and recommendations to the senior team.
What you’ll do
Own paid search and paid social strategy across several markets
Plan, launch and optimise campaigns, including budget allocation
Lead and develop the in-house team
Hold agency partners to clear targets
Work with the brand and content teams to get the right assets in front of the right audiences
Spot new growth opportunities, particularly in newer markets
What you’ll bring
Four or more years in paid media, with hands-on search and social experience
A track record running campaigns across more than one country
Experience managing agencies and developing junior team members
Comfort turning performance data into decisions, and explaining them to senior stakeholders
Affiliate experience is a bonus
Benefits
Bonus, pension, private health cover, enhanced family leave and one day a week working from home.
Equal Opportunities
We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and are committed to creating an inclusive working environment where everyone feels respected, supported and able to contribute.
Application Outcome
Due to the volume of applications we receive, if you have not heard from us within two weeks of applying, please assume that your application has not been successful on this occasion. Thank you for your interest.
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About The Growth Foundation
The Growth Foundation (TGF) is an award-winning strategic growth partner for ambitious eCommerce and DTC brands - helping founders, operators, and investors scale with clarity, confidence, and expert support. We combine deep commercial insight with a focused offering across five core pillars: Strategy, Talent Acquisition, Tools, Courses, and Community. Founded in 2021 by Richard Chapple and Sarah Jasper-Baker - who helped scale Play.com, Gymshark, and The Hut Group into some of the UK’s most successful eCommerce brands - TGF now brings together a team of expert strategists, recruiters, and product builders who’ve supported growth for 100+ DTC businesses. We work with brands at key inflection points - whether unlocking new revenue, hiring leadership talent, sharpening commercial strategy, or enabling teams through practical learning. Through our trusted network of vetted delivery partners - including agencies and specialists in performance marketing, CRM, brand, creative, trading, and more - we connect clients with the right experts, and remain strategically involved to ensure delivery aligns with the growth plan. Our five core pillars: Strategy – Tailored commercial advice, brand positioning, and growth assessments that bring clarity to your next move. Talent – Industry-leading recruitment for eCom-native talent across growth, performance, leadership, and operations. Tools – Proprietary optimisation tools including Order Rescue, our Shopify Plus app that recovers lost revenue. Courses – On-demand training built from proven frameworks — enabling founders and teams to move fast, without retainers. Community – Founder Foundations, our peer-led event and content series for DTC leaders, operators, and investors who value honest insight over hype. If you’re a DTC brand, operator, or investor looking to scale sustainably and strategically - let’s talk. http://www.thegrowth.foundation/
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- £50K - £60K. Starts above 24% of the 177 lead and director-level media buyer jobs here that state pay (median floor $81K).
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- Marketing agency · 1-50 people
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- 12 days ago · Full-time
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