Job Description

Title:

Paid Media (PPC) Apprentice

Location:

Leeds

Salary:

13,740 - 18,000 (DOE)

Company

Exceed is an award-winning PPC agency specialising in paid search, paid social, shopping, display advertising, and product feed management for a diverse range of clients. As we continue to grow, we're looking for a talented Paid Media Executive to join our team and play a key role in delivering outstanding results for our diverse client portfolio.

Role

This is an exciting opportunity for someone looking to start a career in digital marketing. You don't need previous experience , just passion, curiosity, and a strong willingness to learn.

As an Apprentice PPC Executive, you'll work closely with our PPC Managers and Paid Media Executives to support the day-to-day running of PPC and Paid Social campaigns. You'll help with tasks such as checks, reporting, analysis, research, and basic optimisations while receiving structured training across:

Google Ads Meta Ads Google Shopping Google Analytics Product feeds Reporting & analysis Digital marketing fundamentals
From day one, you will be supported as you build the skills to eventually manage your own small accounts with guidance.

Culture

Our office in LS12 offers a relaxed, supportive atmosphere where team members are encouraged to grow and thrive. We value a healthy work-life balance and operate a hybrid working policy to provide flexibility while maintaining a strong sense of collaboration.

About You

Enthusiastic about digital marketing and eager to learn Confident using computers and comfortable with numbers Well-organised and able to manage their time effectively Strong in written communication, spelling, and grammar Enjoys problem-solving and working in a team Keen to develop a career in paid advertising

Requirements

Strong GCSEs in English and Maths Strong interest in digital marketing and advertising Good communication and organisational skills Willingness to learn and take on feedback Ability to work in the office 3 days per week (after probation period)

Desirable

Any previous interest or informal experience with marketing Use of Google Sheets / Excel Understanding of social media platforms Awareness of e-commerce or online shopping behaviour

What You'll Learn

Building PPC and Paid Social campaigns Keyword research, ad copy, and competitor analysis Checking campaign performance and identifying improvements Creating reports and analysing basic data trends Supporting with Google Shopping and product feeds Assisting PPC Managers with tasks across client accounts Understanding how digital marketing fits into wider business goals
After successfully completing the apprenticeship, there is a strong opportunity to progress into a full-time

PPC Executive

role at Exceed, with a clear development path towards Senior PPC Executive and PPC Manager roles.

Job Type: Apprenticeship

Pay: 13,750.00-18,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Casual dress Free parking On-site parking Work from home
Work Location: In person