Job Description

Job Detail
Job Title:

Paid Media Manager

Salary:

Upto 50,000 Basic + Excellent Benefits Package

Location:

Manchester city centre

Posted:

27/01/2026

Paid Media Manager

Upto 50,000 dependent on experience + Excellent Benefits Package

Manchester City Centre - close to Victoria Station

Due to the growth of the PPC team, an exciting new role is available for a creative, analytical and highly organised Paid Search Manager, within the wider digital marketing team.

What this role entails:

Manage the planning and everyday management of multiple PPC accounts across the Google and Microsoft networks
Strategic planning across PPC accounts managed within the team
Continual optimisation through testing to increase account performance
Producing and presenting reports on PPC activity to internal stakeholders
Working effectively with the other members of the PPC and digital team to maintain effective results from all accounts
Have an overview of activity and results of all paid search activity ensuring that you are adhering to best practice and standards outlined
Monitoring bid management of campaigns across all PPC networks to identify trends, opportunities and areas of concern

Skills we look for:

2+ years experience of managing competitive PPC campaigns and able to display experience of managing large budgets
Strong knowledge of Excel, Data Studio and Google Analytics with a passion for data analysis and data driven decision making
The enthusiasm to keep abreast of industry standards, new technologies and the latest approaches in digital marketing with the ability to communicate this throughout the digital team
Able to develop a long term strategy with hands-on ability to get things done
Knowledge of multiple biddable media platforms including display advertising, Google and

Microsoft ads, social media and remarketing

Check out our fantastic benefits package:

Upto 50,000 dependent on experience
Profit share annual payment, % of your basic salary paid as an additional bonus
25 days' holiday + plus bank holidays + your birthday off, with an increase to your holidays after 2 years' service.
Weekly employee recognition incentives
Free on site Gym, open 24-7
Access to Employee Assistance Programme including access to counselling
Life Insurance and Health cash plan.
Cycle to work scheme*
Holiday sell scheme.
Bright Exchange Perks, some fantastic discounts available.

Peninsula is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We strive to create an environment where collaboration, unique perspectives and multiple approaches are celebrated. We care about our employees and our communities, we nurture talent and encourage ambition, and we are passionate about people who take pride in their work. Our employees are at the heart of everything we do - diverse in our make-up and united in our goals. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.